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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmoving from the US during K1 process
QUOTE (khengool @ Sep 30 2007, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am thinking of moving outside of the US to live with my fiancee while we wait for the K1 process to run its course. Are there any things I need to be aware if I go this route? It would only be temporary and we'd be moving to the US once her visa is approved. Has anyone else done this?

I know I will probably need to get a cosponsor for the affidavit of support, but what if I have a job waiting for me when I get back to the US?

any info/suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks again guys 'n gals!


Dont forget your going to need to file I-134 for the K-1 , plus your 2007 W2. Which is going to have to show your reach the 125 % poverty line. Then for AOS your going to have to do similar.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-01 05:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
QUOTE (Mel and Syl @ Oct 1 2007, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats new to me, but i guess things are different in the states. My maiden name is on it.


Guess it depends if the woman is changing her name back, maybe
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-01 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
QUOTE (adjoke @ Oct 1 2007, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there!
The info that your fiance needs must be on the divore decree, he must submit it with the petition.

Good luck!



Maidan name wont be on the divorce decree
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-01 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee at interview??
QUOTE (GlenAndLisa @ Oct 2 2007, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 2 2007, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
k-1 is a non-immigrant visa, the fee is $100 USD


Does my fiance have to bring the money in USD or can he bring it in pounds?


Pounds in UK yes as long as it equals $100 USD on that day
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-02 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFee at interview??
QUOTE (kevin & Lee @ Oct 2 2007, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How much is the Fee you pay at the time of interview??.......I heard it was 100 USD, but I am going through my paperwork and its saying "total fee for a immigrant visa is U.S. $325. By the way I am going through Montreal Embassy. Can someone let me know why I am confused....lol ??


k-1 is a non-immigrant visa, the fee is $100 USD
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-02 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do I get depressed while visiting VJ?
QUOTE (JVKn @ Oct 2 2007, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 3 2007, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it gets boring seeing the same questions being asked, over and over again and all the negativity , we are not buying a" drive through visa" folks need to read the guides understand the process and timelines then we can move on to some decent debate and support


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remember the purpose of this forum is to help each other. So what if new members ask the same questions a thousand times? I remember how confused I was the first night I stayed up reading USCIS, travelstate, and visajourney. Sure you had an obvious questions at the beginning, or at least can understand why people starting on the process would have such questions. Remember that feeling before you judge others wink.gif

And as for positivity...look around the forum. Look up the threads of VJ families being reunited, posting pictures of ther weddings, talking about trying to conceive, posting pictures of their new borns. I know it all looks dark now, the time between NOA1 and NOA2 is the hardest, most frustating part of the process. but it will be over in due time and you'll be thinking "I'll be leaving for the airport in a week! I'll be hugging my fiance(e) in 8 days! "

Like I am at this very moment kicking.gif

Saludos,
Caro


Not really talking about the new folks
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-03 00:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy do I get depressed while visiting VJ?
QUOTE (Rodgiegirl @ Oct 2 2007, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, so just a thought. I used to come online all the time and see what was happening here on VJ, updates...questions, you know new posts, but I stopped because I realized almost everytime I start to read I get so depressed. People talking about denials, fiance's using them for status, and so on. I know we are all here to go through this journey and we should support each other. I know that the journey has ups and downs, but why am I depressed when I leave here??? Is there any one else that feels the same? I think we should try to stay away from all the negativity and be positive. I'm not trying to be critical or negative by saying this. I just want us to stop complaining and try to see the good in all of this. (trust me I'm preaching to myself).

So fellow VJer's let rally up our spirits with positive things and lets think about all the great things we have to be thankful for and not about how long this process is taking.Any one wanna join me? biggrin.gif good.gif


I think it gets boring seeing the same questions being asked, over and over again and all the negativity , we are not buying a" drive through visa" folks need to read the guides understand the process and timelines then we can move on to some decent debate and support
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-03 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 and getting married
QUOTE (crazysamurai @ Oct 2 2007, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SORRY everyone I accidentally clicked on Post before I was done typing. Here is my full question:


I am US citizen engaged to an Indian citizen. I am exploring my options (K-1 or K-3) to have her come to US. I have a question related to filing K-1.

I was thinking about filing K-1 for her right now and then go to India in 2-3 months and get married to her. This marriage is only going to be "ritual" marriage and not a "legal" marriage. There is not going to be any "legal" registration of marriage with any legal entity. Is it legal to file K-1 before going to India and finish only "ritual" part of the marriage and have my fiancee come to USA on basis of K-1 and finish "legal" marriage in USA by "legally" getting married here in court within 90 days of her arrival. Has anyone else filed K-1 for their fiancee like this? Does USCIS allow filing K-1 in this manner??

I am new to this forum and there are lot of people here who have far more understanding of K-1/K-3 process than what I understand. I appreciate your help for this. Thanks in advance. smile.gif

Crazy Samurai.


If you want to get married now why not do it legally, then just file as K-3 ?
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-03 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you be denied K1 at interview if USC isn't employed?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 13 2007, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Charlie_y_Kary @ Sep 13 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Let's suppose I were to leave my job and be in between jobs at the time of our interview (which hopefully will be November sometime). My parents are willing to sign an additional support document. Can the embassy deny our suspend our K1 visa if I am not employed?

regards,


If you're personally confident of your financial ability, why not simply execute the I-134 and supporting documentation while you are still employed. Nobody is going to double-check to see if you're still working where you worked 60 days before the interview.


AGREED
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-13 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you be denied K1 at interview if USC isn't employed?
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 13 2007, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Many embassies will consider the petition of the USC has a co-sponsor willing to commit to the support of the beneficiary.


Agreed
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-13 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA attorney / document completion service in Florida?
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Sep 29 2007, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some people just aren't comfortable doing paperwork. If they want to use a service and can afford it, let 'em.



Umm, We used a attorney who specializes in K-1 visa's, the dratf I-129f and G- 325a they sent us to sign, were just riddled with mistakes, names wrond, addresses wrong, date of births wrong, I wouldn't go near one again. If your case is special seek out a good one, if simple just do it your self. Remember they are in it for the money, you are in it for your future.

Edited by Rob & Jin, 30 September 2007 - 05:05 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-09-30 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage to foreigner
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 7 2007, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pretty easy to pull off a immigration scam if you know what the better informed peeps here on VJ know.

Takes a LOT of work tho.
First you have all the documents correct! Easy!

Proving bonafide relationship! Not that easy but can be done with hi tech and patients. Even pictures.
Emails and chat records can be easily faked. Takes a bit of work but not a bad job if you are getting 10K+ for working a 15 minutes a day on your PC.
Rich peeps will pay BIGTIME to get their relatives here.
Main thing to beat is the interview. Can be done with proper coaching also.

It's being done all the time.

Worst thing is when a lonely American falls in love and gets scammed by a smart GC seeker.
Happens more and more in the computer age now.

All this makes it much tougher on the peeps that are for real.
Plus they add to the processing times.


Unfortunatly very true
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-07 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to enter the United States while your I-129F is pending?
QUOTE (Cube @ Oct 11 2007, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a Canadian citizen, and my fiancee and I have filed our I-129F through our attorney in California this past July. We were notified that our application was received by USCIS July 20, 2007, and they are supposed to get back to us in November about whether our application is approved or not.

We've heard from our attorney that I might be denied entry into the U.S. while this is still pending. When we asked, he said that being a male from a country with a good relationship with the U.S., I shouldn't have problems, but it is still possible to be denied. My fiancee is taking some vacation time around Christmas to come visit me in Canada. October is already halfway over and Christmas is right around the corner, so it won't be detrimental if I can't enter the U.S. to come see her.

Do you have any advice about entering the country in this sort of situation? is it possible to enter the U.S. now, or should we just wait until the status is no longer pending?


Possible, but not likely from some countries, but Canada maybe

Edited by Rob & Jin, 11 October 2007 - 10:25 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-11 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration watch
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Oct 10 2007, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This won't help for I-129f petitions for alien fiances since they monitor the I129 -- Nonimmigration Petition for Worker on that site.


Good point but no-ones listening
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-11 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived date and NOA1 on uscis site
QUOTE (Laura_Z @ Oct 12 2007, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI all! can anyone answer me why it says "we received on june 15 your fiance petition" on the uscis site when on the actual NOA1 the received date is june 1st? the noa1 date is june 15...thanks!


Because the uscis website records by the receipt date , not the received date PRINTED on the NOA-1

Edited by Rob & Jin, 12 October 2007 - 02:36 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-12 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny good immigration lawyers
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 13 2007, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Off all the forums, immigration websites i have seen in the last year or so. This one is way the best by far. Iv'e talked to my fiance in the states and she says the same. Going by what ive seen from very friendly and helpfull people in here i think we will just apply for the K1 visas ourselves. Save some money instead of getting a lawyer. Thanks for the helpfull posts and we hope we can get some help in filling in the forms if need be.....Thanks again


Yes get your divorce decree, then file for K-1, no need for lawyer
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-13 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny good immigration lawyers
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Oct 13 2007, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if anyone knows a good immigration lawyer for a K1 visa in the USA. My fiance lives in Charleston SC. Were not sure if its a good idea gettin an online lawyer or to actually see one in person. If anyone has any tips or advice what to do or who to get, i'd greatly appreciate it..Thanks


Dont waste your money on a lawyer unless your your case is complex you dont need one. Their track records are not very good, they really dont care and there are many horror stories about their mistakes and indifference.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-13 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Oct 17 2007, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I used only the space on the form, indicating where/when we first met and dates of subsequent visits to each other's country. Copies of our passport stamps, boarding passes, itineraries, photos, etc. substantiated the statment of our meeting in the last 2 years. It really does not need to be a major essay, otherwise they'd allocate more space on the form.


Why do we always agree? blush.gif good.gif
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-17 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long was your paper to answer quesiton 18?
QUOTE (LaPrincesa @ Oct 17 2007, 07:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Your supplement should NOT be more than a page (according to my lawyer). Remember that these officials have thousands of cases to read and they just want the facts. Mine was exactly and page. I bolded the important dates and two sentences: "We met and began a friendship (December 2004)" and "We entered a romantic relationship (December 2005)"

Just keep it short and to the point!! Good luck!


I wrote about 5 lines just stating how we fist met, that we had had met the dates, continue to talk and intend to marry.No need to make it long i think.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-17 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures+ Signs on PDF Documents
QUOTE (Drew and Tik @ Oct 17 2007, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I'm going to fill in the part covered by the plus signs with a pen over it I guess. Hope this works out for them, I'm sending it in today I think.


Good luck to you both, welcome to the long wait
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-17 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCA Service Center
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 15 2007, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (andrewmeier @ Oct 15 2007, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (afterforever @ Oct 16 2007, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (andrewmeier @ Oct 15 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wondering if the California service center is running par with the other service centers at the moment, or faster, having problems, etc?

(Applying for K1...)

Many thanks.


There are only two services centers and they are both extremely slow right now!!!


Thanks for getting back to me. I thought there were a bunch - Cali, Vermont, Texas and Nebraska? 2 of them closed? Why are they so slow right now? Thanks.

They are backed up because of all the people who filed to beat the fee increase July 30, 2007.
USCIS is hiring more peeps to deal with the deluge of petitions but it looks like it will take awhile to get back to "normal". NVC is jammed up also!
Used to take a few days after service center approval [NOA2] to pass petitions on to embassies. Is now taking over a month for NVC to acknowledge receiving them.


Nebraska and Texas dont process K1/3 any more, the I-129 they process are non-immigrant worker visas.

Edited by Rob & Jin, 17 October 2007 - 03:45 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-17 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Supplements
QUOTE (Meg and Grae @ Oct 18 2007, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,
My fiance and I both have supplements to our G-325A packets. (He's lived in more places than there are spaces and my employment history includes jobs and education-again not enough spaces.) Do we need to make and sign four copies of our supplements since the actual G-325A is four copies? Thanks in advance. Meg


yes
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question B18 Attachment
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 17 2007, 07:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Drew and Tik @ Oct 17 2007, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I fail to see how to edit my post, though I've done it (on this board) in the past. So here's the updated version, I added some stuff about meeting her family, buying an engagement ring, and planning a return trip in a few months. I know it's probably more than needed, but still takes up barely over half a page and I figure it can't hurt (maybe?).

I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18

We met online date through a friend of Prapussorn’s and soon began courting online. On date, I traveled to City to spend X time with her. We became engaged on date.


Above in bold is how I would edit your answer to Part B, Question 18. It will fit on the form directly. I would save your evolution of relationship letter for her to take to the interview, if needed. The part covering your relationship to date could be as short as a paragraph or two and then add more as needed to cover the relationship's evolution from now until near the interview.

Make sure you provide primary evidence of meeting, like copies of passport stamps and boarding passes. Add a few pictures together if you want.


I agree
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-17 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Vaccination Records
QUOTE (Charlie_y_Kary @ Oct 18 2007, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So she can still come here without her vaccination record and we can get them all tested or redone here?


Yes you can, its up to you, some get them before they come some dont. But its not a requirement, just a matter of cost and conveniance that many get them before.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Vaccination Records
QUOTE (ausqueen @ Oct 18 2007, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Charlie_y_Kary @ Oct 17 2007, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all,

We got our NOA2 and my fiancee is looking for her vaccination records. Sadly, she isn't able to locate them (although we will keep trying). Her records from her former doctor are also probably lost as well (he isn't practicing anymore and the practice is gone).

What happens if she doesn't have a record of her vaccinations for the medical interview? Should she redo her vaccinations before the interview? Once we are married she will be on my insurance and she can get them here too if we wish.

I read it's not required for the medical exam but from what I hear from others they want this at the medical exam. Anyone else have experience in something like this?

Thanks,

Charlie


Charlie,
your fiancee can go to her family doctor and ask for a blood test to check her current immunisation status. Once she gets blood test results - she can see what vaccines she is missing and get them before medical. She will need to take those blood test results or a letter from her family doctor (listing all vaccinces she is ok with) to the medical. Consulate approved doctor will put that info on the vaccine supplement sheet and give her one copy. She will then need that copy when preparing to file for AOS.



Vaccinations are not needed for K-1 as it is a non-immigrant visa. Need to be done for AOS though
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescongressional inquiry- controversial question
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Oct 18 2007, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (racheljana @ Oct 18 2007, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please spare any flaming remarks or opinions. I want just analysis of facts.

So, when I filed for my I-129F the CSC was averaging (according to this website) about 90 days between the NOA1 and the NOA2. Now it is nearly to 150 days, which is nearly double. Can someone explain that to me? And when is the USCIS considered to be out of their processing time? I'm only at 2 and a half months, so I'm just curious for the future.

I'm particularly interested to know this since I understand that we can start a congressional inquiry. When is the appropriate timeframe to do so? I thought I'd be getting the NOA2 by the first days of November, but now wonder if I receive them with all the backlog.

I just believe the agency should have appropriately prepared for this increase of applications with the fee increase. Therefore, I wonder if more of us got our congress member involved it would perhaps call more attention to the time increase (if you look at the time lines from even a year ago it seems considerably lower). I'm not going to call any action on this site since I saw another guy do it and most people seemed to have the sentiment of "just deal with it." But I do wonder what a congressional inquiry would do at the three month mark if I just personally did it. Could it affect the case for the worse?


Your congress person willnot become involved until you are outside of the 6 month processing window. If you get beyond the 6 months without your NOA2 the inquiry will typically move your case along.

May as well pull up a chair and wait it out with the rest of us!


I know its frustrating, I will be at 100 days from noa-1 in a few hours, I was hoping my petition would be at or leaving NVC by now, but alas its in a box holding a door open at CSC. I did pose a question once about how will doubling the fees impact processing, maybe cut it in half, haha, guess we have our answer. USCIS dropped the ball big time, they are not going to admit it or apologize . The fact that a govt agency could not organize a piss up in a brewery should come as any surprise.
I was hoping when i filed to have jin here by Jan/Feb 08, now its looking more like May or June as its takes 5 months to get to interview in China, so 11 months in total (assuming no RFE) or overcome. It sucks, its crazy, but theres nothing we can do.

Edited by Rob & Jin, 18 October 2007 - 07:58 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Permanent Residency necessary after K1
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 19 2007, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gwen666 @ Oct 19 2007, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know about a B-visa, as my husband is a resident of the UK and uses the VWP. Presumably yes, provided the beneficiary has not violated the terms of the B visa - but I'm not positive on that.

We currently live in the UK, and we are applying for the CR-1 through Direct Consular Filing - that is how he will be obtaining permanent residency.

Essentially, doing things the way we did them made the K-1 visa a huge waste of time and effort! We did it because at the time we'd planned on settling in the US, however, plans change.


I think the issue for others is that if they don't already fall under VWP or actually have a B visa before their petition is filed, is that they can't get a B visa afterwards.

Clearly, it is possible under your exact circumstance. It would be good to know the extent of the circumstances under which re-entry without AP after K1 entry is allowed.


The important thing here is that you abandened your K-1, by never adjusting status. The OP did not express a desire to do the same thing. So i still think if they do not get AP to leave and file for AOS they could have re-entry difficulties. Or at least the same as you USCIS will think their K-1 is abandoned .
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-19 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Permanent Residency necessary after K1
QUOTE (Shub @ Oct 18 2007, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 18 2007, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Shub @ Oct 18 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Mike T. @ Oct 18 2007, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Thanks for reading. For my fiance, entering as a tourist is not a problem. However the greencard process will heavily interfere with our plans after marriage. Can we forego that process until we are ready to settle permanently in the US? Can she, after our honeymoon, reenter the U.S., as a tourist with no problems? It seems logical but does the goverment work logically? Thanks a bunch. It is much appreciated!!! B)


Mike


Have you filed for a K-1 ? if so you must marry in 90 days of her entry into the USA, then you have to file AOS or she will be illegally after the 90 days.


Just to clarify... if you get married within 90 days and then do not file for AOS within those same 90 days, then you're out of status once the 90 days are up, not illegal. Big difference.


Same thing I think, as the visa has expired and the K-1 is visa used for entry. Once expired whether its a k visa or tourist visa or no visa you are then here illegally.Also I dont know if you can do AOS after the visa has expired. IMHO


Yes, you can apply for AOS after the 90 days have come and gone. Some people here have not applied for months (or more) after getting married on a K-1 and had no problem. Like I said, as long as you got married within the 90 days, you're not illegal, but if you don't file for AOS, you're considered out of status, meaning you can't really do anything in the country other than take walks and stay home. No working, no driving, no international travel, etc.


Which would seem the a problem for the OP, as they want to come and go using her existing tourist visa.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Permanent Residency necessary after K1
QUOTE (Shub @ Oct 18 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 18 2007, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike T. @ Oct 18 2007, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Thanks for reading. For my fiance, entering as a tourist is not a problem. However the greencard process will heavily interfere with our plans after marriage. Can we forego that process until we are ready to settle permanently in the US? Can she, after our honeymoon, reenter the U.S., as a tourist with no problems? It seems logical but does the goverment work logically? Thanks a bunch. It is much appreciated!!! B)


Mike


Have you filed for a K-1 ? if so you must marry in 90 days of her entry into the USA, then you have to file AOS or she will be illegally after the 90 days.


Just to clarify... if you get married within 90 days and then do not file for AOS within those same 90 days, then you're out of status once the 90 days are up, not illegal. Big difference.


Same thing I think, as the visa has expired and the K-1 is visa used for entry. Once expired whether its a k visa or tourist visa or no visa you are then here illegally.Also I dont know if you can do AOS after the visa has expired. IMHO

Edited by Rob & Jin, 18 October 2007 - 04:30 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Permanent Residency necessary after K1
QUOTE (Rach @ Oct 18 2007, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Mike,

Rach here smile.gif I wonder if you would know about this - I am from HK and my boyfriend and I will start the K1 process soon. Can I travel to the US on a tourist visa after the K1 process started? My tourist visa is good for 10 years (and every time I come in, they give me 3 to 6 months). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot in advance!

Best,
Rach

QUOTE (Mike T. @ Oct 18 2007, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Thanks for reading. For my fiance, entering as a tourist is not a problem. However the greencard process will heavily interfere with our plans after marriage. Can we forego that process until we are ready to settle permanently in the US? Can she, after our honeymoon, reenter the U.S., as a tourist with no problems? It seems logical but does the goverment work logically? Thanks a bunch. It is much appreciated!!! cool.gif


Mike



After you submit your K-1 it will be very difficult to gain entry as a tourist, sorry.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs Permanent Residency necessary after K1
QUOTE (Mike T. @ Oct 18 2007, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

Thanks for reading. For my fiance, entering as a tourist is not a problem. However the greencard process will heavily interfere with our plans after marriage. Can we forego that process until we are ready to settle permanently in the US? Can she, after our honeymoon, reenter the U.S., as a tourist with no problems? It seems logical but does the goverment work logically? Thanks a bunch. It is much appreciated!!! cool.gif


Mike


Have you filed for a K-1 ? if so you must marry in 90 days of her entry into the USA, then you have to file AOS or she will be illegally after the 90 days.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrying again after denial
QUOTE (noll @ Oct 19 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear Readers,
If a fiancé is denied her fiancé visa, will both the man (petitioner) and woman (beneficiary) be permanently denied upon subsequent application submittals (whether you both apply again together or with different people)? In other words, do you both only have only one shot at getting approved for a fiancé visa?
Thank you.
Noll



Cant really answer you, did you get denied ? what was the reason ?

Edited by Rob & Jin, 19 October 2007 - 02:01 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-19 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the US after the K1
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 19 2007, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 17 2007, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is a K-1 visa in your passport, the POE officer will see it, and activate it. You cannot enter on VWP with a K-1 visa affixed in your passport.


It has been reported that you can ask the PO to not activiate the K-1 and use the other visa. I have read several posts concerning that.


yes of course you can, then they allow you back in, and abandom your K-1, it has been stated in other posts. If you do not get AP to leave and you can get back in on a VWP/ Tourist visa but on re-entry the K-1 is considered abandomed.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-20 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the US after the K1
QUOTE (Slightly Bonkers @ Oct 17 2007, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hypothetical....

I have 6 months to enter the US on a K1 visa after issue. Once I enter I can't leave the country for 90ish days without a Parole.

but

Can I enter the US during those six months on a VWP, not marry, go home and return later within the original 6 mths on a K1 and marry?

Ok you should be able to get it with the top two sentences but some more info ...

As most of us .. I hate being away from my guy. There's a good chance my visa will be issued next may/june/july which means I have to enter the country on my K1 nov/dec/jan. If during that 6 months I want to visit my fiance but come home immediately, not 'emmigrate' to the us (not use the K1), is that possible? I have a job that may not release me easily until sept next year so may want to visit after the K1 has been issued buy before the long term emmigration.

Do you just face the regular pre-K1 immigration issues? Or is it actually impossible to enter with a visa and not use it?

Thanks!


K-1 becomes active for the 90 days as soon as she enters POE, sorry you cant choose which visa to enter on, if you leave without AP then K-1 is considered abandomed

Edited by Rob & Jin, 19 October 2007 - 09:36 PM.

Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-19 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the US after the K1
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 17 2007, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is a K-1 visa in your passport, the POE officer will see it, and activate it. You cannot enter on VWP with a K-1 visa affixed in your passport.


AGREED, and once activated you cannont leave without parole, my guess is if you did you could run into all kinds of trouble trying to get back in on a tourist visa, hope you get a nice IO at the POE if you do this.
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-18 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much money can you take with you?
QUOTE (angerman @ Oct 20 2007, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (James and Tracy @ Oct 20 2007, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am leaving for the USA on the 9th November, I am wondering how much money i will be able to walk thought customs with before I get taxed and a louse a portion of my life savings to the US goverment?

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks
James


As far as i know there is no limit, i brought almost 20000 in cash on my poe and i dident have any probs, did have to sign a petiotion, but you wont get charged taxes on it


$20,000 cash would be nice to even think about this as a problem, haha
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-20 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's ex-husband being difficult
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 20 2007, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob & Jin @ Oct 20 2007, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Oct 20 2007, 04:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ky-vag @ Oct 20 2007, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I am a newbie here, my first question (of many i'm sure) My fiance's ex-husband told her that she would not be allowed
to bring their 2 year old daughter to the United States. My question: will this in any way affect her approval to come to the U.S.?


It should have no bearing on HER approval. It will likely stop her from bringing her daughter with her though.

Gillian


Will have no bearing on the K-1, if you want to bring your daughter then you need to file a K-2 as well. What is the divorce court agreed custody status ? if you have full custody then its not a issue, he cant interfere


That is absolutely correct for China but this mother isn't from China. Other countries have different laws. Some full custody arrangements are not sufficient to allow immigration to another country. The OP needs an answer specific to their own circumstances.


Ok I STAND CORRECTED blush.gif
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-20 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's ex-husband being difficult
QUOTE (English Muffin @ Oct 20 2007, 04:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ky-vag @ Oct 20 2007, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

I am a newbie here, my first question (of many i'm sure) My fiance's ex-husband told her that she would not be allowed
to bring their 2 year old daughter to the United States. My question: will this in any way affect her approval to come to the U.S.?


It should have no bearing on HER approval. It will likely stop her from bringing her daughter with her though.

Gillian


Will have no bearing on the K-1, if you want to bring your daughter then you need to file a K-2 as well. What is the divorce court agreed custody status ? if you have full custody then its not a issue, he cant interfere
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-20 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresColombian Names and filling out I-129F and G-325A
QUOTE (StateSide @ Oct 20 2007, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all...
My fiance is from Colombia. I am confused about their names and what to put down as their first name and last name. My fience has a first name and two last names. Her first last name is her fathers last name and her second last name is her mothers last name. It is my understanding that when she comes to America her mothers last name will be dropped. Now her children have two first names and two last names. It is my understanding that there is no middle last name as we know it here in America.

I paid Bob at Colombian Services to complete the papers for my fiance in Bogota and I have received her G-325A from him.

Under the "Family" name section of the I-129F, Bob wrote her fathers last name in capitals and in the same box also wrote her mothers last name in both upper and lower case. When I try to do this on the electronic version of the I-129F, it will only accept capitals.

Do I write both of her last names in capitals or do I leave this section blank and write it in following the same structure that bob used on her G-325A with black ink?

On the I-129F it asks for her childern's names in the format, (Name First/Middle/Last). I can not fit all of their two first names and two last names in this section and I was trying to avoid sending another "attachment document".

What if I simply write in smaller letters their names with black ink?
Do I write (First First/LAST Last)?

Now the visa pictures and "together" pictures...
I may have totally messed up here but would rather ask now that to get something rejected. I wrote on the back of the visa pictures only her Fathers last name in capitals and her first name in upper and lower case. I am now thinking I should have put both of her last names in the format that Bob used on the G-325A. (LAST Last, First).

Can I use white out and re write this?
Should I just draw a line through my mistake and write the correction below it?
Should i have her go take more visa photos and pay fifty bucks to have them shipped to me again?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks, Stateside


maybe someone on the Latin America forum could answer this best for you.

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=96
Rob & JinNot TellingChina2007-10-21 07:08:00