ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoogle Talk & Skype Logs (proof of ongoing relationship - frontloading)
Does anybody know how to get google talk video chat and Skype logs if we're using both our smartphones not PC/laptop?

We only use these 2 VOIP/smartphone apps everyday as we talk because we cant afford to call each other overseas everyday but I cant seem to figure out how to get a copy of our video chat logs from way way back up to now. It only shows like 2 days worth of our calls.

Also, if we're going to include excerpts from our chat/text messages from various apps like Viber, Line, Whatsapp.. can you give me an idea which should we include? Coz it can really be random stories about how our day went etc etc. and it can be thousand of pages, I really do not know what to include from those text threads. Add the burden of translating coz we use tagalog and english sometimes Tag-Lish :)

That will be the last thing and we're done assembling the packet... We dont wanna make a mistake and we learn a LOOOOTTT from all of you guys!!!

Thank you sooo much!
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-02-03 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT PHOTOS
They only require 1 for petitioner and 1 for beneficiary... So we sent 1 each
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-03-02 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlack Ink or Blue Ink?
We had all forms typewritten but signed in BLUE ink.. but in the forms it is clearly stated to use BLACK ink but I read people using blue ink as not to be mistaken to be photocopied.

Does anyone got RFE for signing the forms in BLUE but info are typewritten and printed out in black.

Thanks!
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-03-03 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket Sent... but feeling anxious

Looks good to me. :thumbs:

Have you or your fiancé(e) ever been married?
If you have, you have to prove your divorce with your divorce certificate.

Good luck!


No.. both of us never had previous marriages

Good luck!!


Thank you! We just received our NOA1 2 weeks ago..

Any word yet?


Just NOA1 2 weeks ago.. I guess waiting begins and praying for the best and no RFEs and delays
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-03-16 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket Sent... but feeling anxious
I know it's too late that I will be posting what we already sent yesterday. I just feel like I need to know if we sent the right things or missed out important documents.

We sent the packet March 1st and we're expecting NOA1 early this week.


Packet includes:
- Payment in the amount of $340
- I-129F
- I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person
- G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)
- G-325A Supplement Sheet (Petitioner)
- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)
- G-325A Supplement Sheet (Beneficiary)
- Certificate of Naturalization (Petitioner)
- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary)
- Proof of having met in person in the past two years
- Proof of ongoing relationship

For the proof of having met in person and ongoing relationship, here's what we include:

DUBAI, UAE – February 8 and 20, 2013 (Stop-over)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – February 9 to 20, 2013
SINGAPORE - February 14 to 16, 2013 (side trip from Kuala Lumpur)
? Emirates Airlines E-Ticket Receipt & Itinerary
? Arrival and departure passport stamps
? Emirates Airlines Boarding Passes (Dubai-Kuala Lumpur-Dubai)
? Aeroline Bus Tickets(Kuala Lumpur-Singapore-Kuala Lumpur)
? Hotel Invoice and Booking Confirmation from 3 hotels we stayed in KL, SG and Dubai
? Batu Caves and Temple Tour from Kuala Lumpur Booking Confirmation (via Viator.com)
? Singapore City Tour with SG Flyer Booking Confirmation (via Viator.com)
? Various receipts from our stay in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Dubai
? Photos of us and some with friends

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
July 6 to 11, 2012
? Virgin Atlantic Airways Booking Confirmation (via Webjet.com)
? Arrival and Departure Passport Stamps
? Hotel Confirmation and copy of invoice
? Photos of us

MANILA, Philippines
February 9 to 24, 2012
? ANA All Nippon Airways Flight Confirmation
? Arrival and Departure Passport Stamps
? Zest Air E-Ticket Transaction Receipt (Manila – Cebu – Manila)
? Hotel Voucher (via Agoda.com)
? Photos of us and some with friends and family

MANILA, Philippines
December 28, 2010 to January 20, 2011
? Philippine Airlines Booking Confirmation
? Arrival and Departure Passport Stamps
? Photos of us and some with friends and family


PROOF OF ONGOING BONAFIDE RELATIONSHIP
? Order confirmation emails of gifts sent to each other
? Valentine card with US Postage stamped envelope sent to beneficiary
? Screenshots of the gifts given to each other uploaded on Facebook
? Screenshot of the engagement ring I gave to fiance uploaded on Facebook
? Order confirmation/invoice of the purchased engagement ring
? Facebook relationship status and wall posts declaring feelings for each other acknowledged by family and friends

It's too long, but it will lessen the anxiety I'm feeling if I get responses or reactions if we sent out the right things or if we missed out important docs.

Thank you VJ for all your help.. I just read and follow all the guides and what the veterans here have done!

We hope, we'll be just like the successful ones who got approved without RFEs and delays and finally together with their love ones. Once again, thank you!

Edited by jetlagged, 03 March 2013 - 06:36 AM.

jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-03-03 06:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Helpful on the Marriage Process steps

 

I do understand this...I just wanted to document the experiences as well as getting as many people as possible to contribute. But thanks for your input.

 

Pye

 

I dint mean to say what you posted has no bearing it's just that sometimes these USCIS guys give wrong info and because of our confidence that they should know better, we will follow what they said not knowing somewhere along the process we will make a mistake causing delays, RFEs and the likes.

 

Really appreciate VJ people who shares first hand experiences for us to come prepared.

 

Thank you too for sharing!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-30 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Helpful on the Marriage Process steps

VJ Guides are much more concise, detailed and accurate plus the first hand experiences of the members who have gone through the process


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-30 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help!

Thanks guys for staying positive.
At least im able to breathe now..
Is it really true, There are possibilities that our case might be, delayed 3-4 months,?
before getting the noa2?


Keep calm. The sooner you respond to the RFE, the sooner you'll get approved :)
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-24 02:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Received for K1 Visa, and responded to - what we learned about how to do it better

ooops the only proof I gave that I travelled to the US was a copy of my flight itinerary, but didn't send a copy of my passport stamps! Hope it'll still be ok! we put lots of pictures of us together though, and it is very obvious some of them were taken in Switzerland.

 

I really hope so, as we can always buy airline ticket and have flight itinerary without actually flying to meet the fiance that's why we have to send passport pages with the stamps and boarding passes to prove that we actually have flown. But since you mentioned you've got photos in famous landmarks in Switzerland hope it will suffice.

 

 

Good luck to all of us!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-04-30 05:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-134 Affidavit of Support Attachments

If petitioner already have the ff as attachments to I-134 Affidavit of Support:

 

W2 for the past 3 years

Tax forms

Employment certificate stating salary, joining date and employment status

 

Is it still necessary to provide recent pay stubs and bank letter/account statements (showing account opening date, total deposits for the year and current balance)?

 

Thanks in advance!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-06-24 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Immigrant Fee - under K1 visa included?

K1/K2 visa holders do not pay. 

 

Thank you!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-01 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Immigrant Fee - under K1 visa included?

USCIS website is saying that from May 28, 2013 those migrating to US should pay $165 immigrant fee online prior to entering USA.

 

Does that include those who are on K1 visa?

 

I know that it is a non-immigrant visa but we are being processed in immigrant visa section because K1 will eventually lead permanent residency/citizenship.

 

Thanks!

 

 


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-01 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the total cost of getting a visa?

These are just the immigration filing fees:

I-129F petition fee: $340

Visa processing fee: $240

Adjustment of Status fee: $1070

Removal of Conditions fee: $590

Naturalization fee: $680

Total from petition to citizenship: $2920











 

not to mention the expenses for medical, marriage certificate, driver's license etc.

 

How about the EAD and AP?


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-01 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion on fiance visa forms asks if some else prepared the form

Good day!

 

I just needed to ask you as we have similar case. I am the beneficiary (Filipina) to be interviewed in Abu Dhabi. For DS-156 online form, they are asking for NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. As you may know, all residence of UAE has EMIRATES ID which contains a national ID number. Did your beneficiary/fiancee put her emirates id number or she just put not applicable since she is a filipina citizen?

 

Please let me know. Thank you in advance!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-10 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Requirement for US Em Abu Dhabi - Cenomar & Police Cert
Hope you are all well!

I have received a letter from US Embassy in Abu Dhabi abt my interview on October.
In the letter, nothing was mentioned about bringing CENOMAR/ Cert of No Marriage but I have been seeing Filipinas working/residing here in UAE that they brought it to their interviews. I wonder if in their appointment letters, is it specifically states to bring cenomar?

Also, for the Dubai Police Cert, can u let me know how to obtain it?

Thanks in advance!







jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-10 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGuides are helpful, but I need a little more

Before I get started, I just want to say that I am the petitioner. This is for a K-1 fiancée visa.   Ok, I got my NOA2 today and it was approved!!!  I know that I need to wait a couple of weeks to call the NVC to get a case number and then my fiancée can email the choice of agent form so I get all the mail for her.

 

Here is the issue.  I just got a new job and I will be moving.  I really didn't expect to get approved so soon.  Here's what I need help with:

 

1.  The tax transcripts for the last 3 years will show earnings above the required 125% of poverty level for my situation.  W-2's for last year ditto.  Like I said, I just got a new job so all I have for that is an offer letter and my first paycheck will be next month.  However, by the time she has her interview I'm sure I will have more paystubs to provide her.  Will that be enough?

 

2.  I just got the NOA2 and I am moving at the end of the month.  When should I change my address and with whom?  I am going to be requesting that I be her agent so I can get the embassy packet for her. 

 

3.  When should she get her NBI (police clearance)?  She is going to the Philippines in October, but she can change her plans if her interview will be around that time.  Or, can we do anything to postpone this a little bit?  The NOA2 says it is valid until November 30, is there a way we can get her interview for the last week of November?

 

4.  Mostly I just need my nerves calmed.  I've been patient through this process but I was able to pass the time by looking for work.  Not that I found work and I got the NOA2 in the same day, my mind is racing!

 

Any help will be appreciated.  If I think my nerves need to be calmed, I can imagine how badly hers need to be calmed!  It's a good thing I am planning on seeing her this month!

 

Answers:

 

1.) Aside from the tax forms and pay stubs, you may request employment/salary letter from your new job stating date hired, full time/part time, monthly salary on a company letterhead. Your salary offer may not be needed, what's important is to show them that you are currently earning enough to support your fiance.

 

2.) For this, I'm not too sure. You may look it up more here in VJ, I'm sure there are many who had undergone the same.

 

3.) Most probably, interview will be scheduled around late Nov or early Dec. So you're target trip to Phil on Oct is fine and she may get her NBI from there. It is valid for 6 mos. But I suggest for her trip to be a bit earlier like Sept so she can have ample time to prep for the interview since she will still be taking the medical exam. Better to do it weeks before for worst case scenario that there are bad findings, she may still have time to do something about it than have the interview rescheduled for the lack thereof.

 

4.) Relax :)

 

Hope I helped.


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-08-12 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - middle name is mother's maiden last name?
Got approved without RFE in 3 month's time. Just follow whatever is written in your passport. :)
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-01 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - middle name is mother's maiden last name?
When filling out I-129F form, what do I put in the middle name?

In our home country, Philippines our middle name is the maiden last name of our mother and sometimes you are given 2 names.. for example:

Given Name: Paul Joseph
Middle Name: Santos (maiden last name of the mother)
Last Name: Reyes (last name of the father)

But I heard in the US, middle name is "Joseph" and they arent very particular with the "Santos" only when they ask for your mother's maiden name, then the "Santos" will have to show up.

I don't know if I explained my concern clearly but we need help on this.

As always, many many thanks guys!
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-01-15 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswrong bdate in k1 visa!

I already emailed the embassy but still waiting for their reply because their contact numbers never rings!

 

Thank you!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-10 02:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswrong bdate in k1 visa!
HELP! Got my visa this morning but I noytice just now, they got my bday wrong. What will i do? Will it matter in POE?

I am panicking


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-09 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressecond dose of vaccine shotsshots on POE
I was given the vaccine shots during the medical and was asked to have the second shot a month after but I forgot about it. Will this have an implication on my POE? i already have my visa, I was just thinking if theyre gonna check the vaccine records and what are they gonna do if they found out I dint get my second dose of vaccine shots.
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-22 10:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED...Thanks God
QUOTE (elyandmichael @ Jan 21 2009, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Número de Recibo: EAC0xxxxxxxxx
Tipo de Solicitud: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Estado de Caso Corriente: Approval notice sent.

On January 20, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

Thanks God....NVC here we go...!! kicking.gif kicking.gif



WHAT DOES "TOUCHED" MEANS?
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-21 15:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI came to the US with K1 visa and didn't go back. What do I need to do now?
you are in deep trouble... not to make you worry but to make you aware.
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-06-23 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOT YET RECEIVE
MY FIANCEE GOT THE LETTER FROM NVC JANUARY 17 STATING OUR CASE ID NUMBER. BUT UP TO NOW I HAVENT RECIEVE ANY NOTIFICATION. HOW MANY DAYS YOUG GUYS GOT UR 1ST LETTER? WHAT DOCS IS IN THE LETTER? I CANT WAIT TO GET IT. DO I HAVE TO CALL MY LOCAL NVC HERE IN DUBAI? HELP PLEASE. THANK YOU.
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-25 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnvc come on!
thanks man!
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-25 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnvc come on!
uscis forwarded our case in nvc. uscis already forwarded our case in nvc here in dubai. dont know how many days before i get the letter from us consulate here. waaaaah!
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-25 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to get police clearance from my home country? even i am here in dubai for almost 3 years?
Here you go guys..... kicking.gif K-1 Visa


K-1 VISA TIMELINE


Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : United Arab Emirates
I-129F Sent : 2008-08-18
I-129F NOA1 : 2008-08-22
I-129F RFE(s) : 2008-12-17
RFE Reply(s) : 2008-12-28
I-129F NOA2 : 2009-01-05
NVC Received : 2009-01-12
NVC Left : 2009-01-14
Consulate Received : 2009-01-26

What's next? huh.gif

Edited by kriszel, 26 January 2009 - 03:39 PM.

kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-26 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to get police clearance from my home country? even i am here in dubai for almost 3 years?
QUOTE (Haole @ Jan 26 2009, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kriszel @ Jan 26 2009, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am getting now my police clearance here in dubai. but do i still need to get police clearance from my homeland philippines though i am staying here in dubai for the last 2 years? helpsmilie.gif

You will still need NBI clearance also.
I didn't think Dubai gave police clearances?



they are issuing police clearance. i am going back to the police station to give the requirements.
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-26 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to get police clearance from my home country? even i am here in dubai for almost 3 years?
i am getting now my police clearance here in dubai. but do i still need to get police clearance from my homeland philippines though i am staying here in dubai for the last 2 years? helpsmilie.gif
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-26 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDOCS ON NVC
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 21 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats....

but fill in your timeline so it can be analyzed and compared to others good.gif



Hello, sorry for the delayed response, I went ahead and filled in our timeline.
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-26 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDOCS ON NVC
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jan 21 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats....

but fill in your timeline so it can be analyzed and compared to others good.gif



ill be putting our timeline soon. im @ work now and busy ryt now. hehe. just want to know what is "touched" as stated in timeline? biggrin.gif

thank you.
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-21 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDOCS ON NVC
biggrin.gifour I-129f petition was approved. and now my fiancee received a letter from uscis that they forward our application on nvc. i dont know what to expect and i dont know if there is any progress. this freaks me out. lol. i am gathering all of the possible docs they will be needing so that when they send me a mail, i can be able to send it back to them right away. i really want to get this done asap. hehe. i miss my fiancee so much. and shes planning to visit here in dubai as soon as ii got the interview date. any advices guys? i am clueless on this nvc though i have read lot of articles. lol. wish us luck guys!
kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-21 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrently not in my country of origin and
QUOTE (veepee @ Jan 28 2009, 06:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
obviously iam going to process at the US Consulate of my current place of stay (UAE). Now, during this K-1 process up to the approval,interview and visa in hand I shall be living here except that : iam going home to my country (Ph) before finally flying to US (inshallah innocent.gif ) and my point of exit (as oppose to "entry" tongue_ss.gif ) will now be my country of origin. Is that allowed? or do i have to retain my current place and should exit in the same country where K1 has been processed? (the uae) unsure.gif

Thank you for replying. good.gif


that is also our plan of my faincee before. but to avoid confusion we decided to make UAE my POO. kasira ng ulo. waiting for packet 3! come on!

Edited by kriszel, 28 January 2009 - 05:41 AM.

kriszelMaleUnited Arab Emirates2009-01-28 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long the interview will come

The NVC step (after NOA2, your case is sent to NVC before going to your embassy) takes roughly a week and a month. After that, your question is country-specific and should be answered by members who dealt with the same embassy as you will. Search for recent timelines of those members to have an idea, or look here: http://www.visajourn...08,210,211&cfl=

Looks like it takes at least 3 months after NOA2 to get an interview date.

I advise you to create a timeline so you will contribute to the website by adding your data and so will help members that will come after you and will wonder the same thing. :)


thank you very much for your help and advised. we really appreciated.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-26 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long the interview will come

Do you have your case#? Has your case already left NVC? I know some K1's have been put in AP and it may last days or weeks. You need to verify your case has been sent to embassy. After that no one knows each embassy has their own time table some wait 2 to 4 months before they even get scheduled.



Thank you very much for the quick response. We received a second I-797 sent on 8/13/2012 saying that the petition has been approved and forwarded to the listed consulate. I do not see any listed consulate on the paper. It just has the address of the California Service Center at the bottom. I was wondering if I should call them and ask.

How do I get the case #? I only have a receipt number on the form.

What is an AP?

Thank you everyone for the help!
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-26 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long the interview will come
how many days the consulate of dubai receive the papers from immigration of california? and how long i can receive information when is my coming interview? i wish someone will tell me about this matter and share with me your experience. i'm hoping someone will help me. thank you.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-26 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout medical examination

hello everyone.. i just want to know if what those possible result that the applicant fail in medical and can't continue to process the papers? i hope there is someone will share about there experienced. thank you!





thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-02 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout medical examination

STD is the beggie,they can see it from the blood...



thanks for your answer.
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-02 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout medical examination
hello everyone.. i just want to know if what those possible result that the applicant fail in medical and can't continue to process the papers? i hope there is someone will share about there experienced. thank you!
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-02 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbu Dhabi Embassy

One week.



thanks for the reply :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-06 11:37:00