Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 Approved K1-Fiancee	Congratulations	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-03-20 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	The "Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.?" question on the I-129F	Why are you making this harder than it is? You answer the question as posed: Has your Finace(e) ever been in the US? Yes or No. If she has ever visited the US the answer is yes. If she has never set foot in the US then the answer is no. Do not worry, they will get the other information when you complete the G-325A form for her. What ever you do, do not over think the application form or it will drive you crazy. Good luck, Dave Good Advise!!!!!	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-03-24 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What address to use for Fiance Letter of Intent?	This is the address that we used, United States Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas, TX 75266 Edited by Sirdaniel42, 26 March 2013 - 09:27 AM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-03-26 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	After the NOA2	Congratulations You can have a look at this guide, http://www.visajourn...y&cty=Frankfurt	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-03-26 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Received NOA2 in mail today	Congratulations	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-04-25 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance's house items when should we ship them?	If it was me, I would send it when I had the visa in my warm little hand	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-04-30 01:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting K-1 proccess help on original plane tickets or copies?	You can send copies of the evidence you want to submit, make sure that you have the originals.   In the cover letter you can state that you have the originals.   Use this link to go to the cover letter, http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-01 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filed i-129F in Dec without any additional information... is it too late?	Generally it is best to just wait for an RFE sending it in now the new info will probably not make it to your file   Also follow the guides above and be prepared for any request, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-01 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What kind of evidence do i need to proof we met?	If you have e-tickets you can make a color copy of those, but also copies of boarding passes will work. Edited by Sirdaniel42, 01 May 2013 - 07:03 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-01 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Approved!!!	Congratulations    Have a look at this guide, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide And this is the Barbados Embassy, http://www.visajourn...&cty=Bridgetown	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-02 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 VSC October Filer! :):)	Congratulations	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-02 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Same old question ......	I don't know about the UK but we received the NOA-2 when I was in the US, I called the Amsterdam Consulate and they were very friendly and helped me to reschedule the interview	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-04 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Denied entry	UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! My daughter called the border agent's supervisor to find out what happened and to file a complaint about the agent's rudeness (she was very nice about it). Surprisingly, they were professional enough to take a second look at the case. A second agent called me to find out our filing information and case status, etc. Luckily, when my fiance left his job in Greenland, it was just on a leave of absence status, and that's what saved him in the end - I think. I believe the first agent was intimidating and not patient with answers or lack of understanding on his part. But the 2nd agent called and not only was very nice, but also said he couldn't understand why it was denied in the first place. He asked me lots of questions, and it appears they asked both of us the same questions. But in the end they allowed him entry! Not in time for any flights out tonight, but we'll take that and find the first flight out in the morning. What a day! We got lucky with this one and we won't push our luck again. But the lesson for everyone else here is maybe to try one more approach if anyone ever gets denied at the POE. Great news, enjoy your time together	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-04-25 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 Approved!	Congratulations	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-05 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting K1 process?	Is getting married in the US important to you?  Because a spousal visa is more elegant and cheaper and the immigrant can work right away, whereas with the K-1 visa the immigrant can't work for at least 3 months.  You could get married now (anywhere in the world) and then chase a spousal visa.  Something to consider.   It's fine that the USC lives abroad, but she will need a co-sponsor based in the US and might have to show her concrete plans to move back to the US.   This good advise from Harpa,    if you have any question feel free to ask or e-mail me.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-05-03 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved?	Use this guide, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide   What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):    1. A copy of the entire I-129F package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). 2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F). 4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all. 5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. 7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now). Examples: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate emails and letters you have sent including the stamps on envelopes (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)   Edited by Sirdaniel42, 02 June 2013 - 02:01 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-06-02 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travel While Applying for Permanent Residency	Once we marry I intend to apply for permanent resident status in the U.S., with a view to moving at the end of my contract in June. If we have to marry in January when I need to be in the U.S., am I able to apply for permanent residence status immediately, then leave the country so I can complete my work? Or would leaving after entering mean that we would have to start the whole process from scratch with regards to getting permanent residency? Would having a fiance visa in this case aid the process at all, or would it all have been a waste of time? So basically, the situation would be, we marry in January and I have to leave to finish working--what is the best road to take at that point to secure permanent residency, what would I need to do?   The next question is linked--if I can't apply for permanent residency while completing my contract in London, what would I need to do when I arrive in the U.S. at the end of June? Would the stuff that I've done for the fiance visa help me at all? For instance, on landing in June, if I am already married to my fiance, having entered on a fiance visa in January, could I apply for the dispensation to start working immediately?       You CAN NOT enter the country on a K-1 when you are married, the K-1 visa will be glued into your passport and as far as I know you use it the next time that you enter the US.    When you enter on a K-1 get married and AOS you also need to apply for an AP which can take up to 3 months to get approved, if you leave without you can not reenter. Edited by Sirdaniel42, 17 August 2013 - 08:15 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-08-17 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Preparing to submit I-129F.	Do you have passport stamps? If so, include those with the flight itinerary. Attaching them in a document in Word is fine. If you can, scan the photos and paste them into a word document, 2 per page with a small explanation under each. Edited by Sirdaniel42, 25 January 2013 - 11:16 AM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-01-25 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Questions about the K-1 Fiance Visa: I-94	If your fiance is in the US right now then you need to fill out that part, you find more information through this link.   http://www.cbp.gov/x...i94_rollout.xml   Good Luck.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-11-23 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can the Beneficiary send the I129F package to USCIS?	It does not matter who writes the needed information, as long as he signs where he needs to sign and so do you.   If he is really bad at keeping paper, just remember that critical mailings like the NOA will be sent to him.  So go to the USCIS website and sign up for email notifications and give them your email address.  That way when critical paper is about to be mailed, you will know about it and can follow up with him to make sure he gets it, send you a copy, and keeps the original in a safe place.     Really good advise because you will need those form later in the process!	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-12-11 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Red flags	the most important is different age, and the majority of couple ahave this red flag, woman is 45 for example and the guy 27 or the guy is 50 and girl 20 mostly from Philippine or black ppl, and sorry religion is not red flag cause how can uscis or embassy know religion its not automatic that u leave in cathloic or muslim country so u are in this religion, ME I SAY EACH CASE IS SPECIFIC, and lot of couples here are fake, u can see it just in pictures, thanks  You have been a member 10 days and you already came to this conclusion????? Edited by Sirdaniel42, 14 December 2013 - 04:02 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-12-14 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do Once you have the K1	Yes your fiancee'll need to enter before visa expiration date. No I-94 will be given to her, it's all automated now. You'll be able to get it from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ as soon as she enters us. Then you'll have 90 days to get married.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-01 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NL - USA K-1 Fiancee Visa	Hello Britt,   I am assuming that you are in the Netherlands, you will receive a letter from the Consulate in Amsterdam that they received your case.   Then you will receive Packet number 3 which will explain what you need to do next and what forms to send in and/or bring to the interview, read this information very carefully! After you send back the correct form you will receive Packet number 4 with the interview date, again read this information very carefully!   Find more information here, http://www.visajourn...s&cty=Amsterdam and here, http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=90430   Let me know if you have any more questions.     Edited by Sirdaniel42, 14 November 2013 - 02:33 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-11-14 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question 34 - Is this enough information?	Looks like your good to go     If you prepared the rest of your I-129F like this it will be a breeze   Good Luck Edited by Sirdaniel42, 11 January 2014 - 11:18 AM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-11 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Newbie! What should I file for evidence for my K-1? Please Help	Did you make any photos of both of you together? also photos together with family and friends.   Emails or telephone records would help.     Good Luck   From the guides above,   1. Copies of all airline boarding passes, train passes, itineraries, hotel receipts, passport stamps (make sure you can read the dates on the stamps), and other documentary evidence that you have met within the last two years. You may want to highlight or place post-it notes indicating the dates and locations on the copies (to make the adjudication easier) for the person reviewing your file.   2. Color Photo's of you and your fiance(e) together. Make sure you write your names, date, and location on the back of every photo. Provide two to five photo's. If you only have a single copy of the photo, then make a color copy and send that. If it is a digital photo, have it printed at a local photo store such as Walgreens (if at all possible) or if not on a high quality printer. Place photo's in a plastic bag or photo sheet and label the sheet. Note that you may not receive originals of photo's back.   3. The following items will not typically show proof of having met in the last two years however will show proof of an ongoing relationship: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate letters and emails, stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!) Edited by Sirdaniel42, 11 January 2014 - 02:13 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-11 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview part - Proof of Visa Payment (euro)	For the Consulate in Amsterdam they will mail you the method of payment, you will need to transfer the money to a ABN-AMRO account.   I used internet banking and printed a screen shot of the payment as proof of payment to the interview.   It will all be explained in package 3. Edited by Sirdaniel42, 17 January 2014 - 11:56 AM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-17 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i have my inter vew in 10 day´s. what are the documents tha my feancee nneds to send me ?	10 days is not a lot of time, follow the guides above.   What to send your fiance once the I-129F is approved:   1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). Your fiance(e) should review this information in advance of the interview (the embassy will have copies of this as well).   2. Send copies of the documentary proof that you submitted with the I-129F for your fiance(e) to have on hand for their interview at the embassy. Your fiance(e) should review this information in advance of the interview (the embassy will have copies of this as well).   3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).   4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.   5. You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:  (A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance  (B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)  © If Self Employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed (or IRS transcripts); or 2. report of commercial rating concern  (D) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).  Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. See this FAQ for more tips and useful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.   6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. (backup information; the embassy will have copies of this as well)   7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, online chat logs (pick several over the prior few months), etc.. from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 until date-now). Examples: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate emails and letters you have sent including the stamps on envelopes (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)   Edited by Sirdaniel42, 17 January 2014 - 05:11 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-17 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Proof: Is there such a thing as too much?	Do you expect any issues with your petition, do you have any red flags? If not save yourself a lot of hassle and postage money. Front-loading is required/recommended in high fraud and countries with worse economic situation which Germany is far from that. Normally you only need to write down a simple statement when filling I-129f about how you met in the last 2 years and support it with evidence like boarding passes, copies of all passport pages showing entry stamps, few pictures. A lot of vj users statement is short enough that it fits in the space provided on the form and go smoothly through the process. Good luck and hope your fiance will enjoy Florida, I do :-)   Good advice, this is what we did.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-16 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	work permit at Dulles POE with K1	Best advice:  Get married, and file AOS with your EAD and AP as soon as possible after marriage.  Your EAD card will arrive about 2 months after you file.   This is the best advise!	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-29 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	US Citizen's naturalization certificate(stupid question but i'll ask anyway)	Better safe than sorry!	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-01-29 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Name too long for I-94 form	Don't know if this will be of any help but have a look at this link, https://help.cbp.gov...WQvcGhuTjljRGw=	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-02-08 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Birth cert from US Citizen	A copy would be ok!     Edited by Sirdaniel42, 09 February 2014 - 03:24 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-02-09 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Pasport	When his mom is the co-sponsor you will need the I-134 from him and a I-134 from his mom and you need them for the interview at the consulate in Amsterdam.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-02-10 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should I Ship, Or Should I Fax signed forms?	Forms that need to be signed cannot be copies but need to be the originals, a fax machine will not work!	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-02-12 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	want to apply for fiance visa..	what kind of application i should submit for immigration to us live with her ? and how long process will take ?     You can go the K-1 route or Fiance Visa, http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide with Visa Journey Statistics http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php   Or you can go for a Spousal Visa, http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 with Visa Journey Statistics http://www.visajourn...ine/irstats.php   If her income/assets are not enough then you will need a co-sponsor.   Good Luck. Edited by Sirdaniel42, 08 February 2014 - 01:32 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-02-08 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I'm the US petitioner for my fiancé who resides in england…filing next week.	They approve after the medical and interview, what would be the point of the interview and medical if they did before?   I don't know about London but in Amsterdam there is a week in between the two.   Here is the information on the London Embassy, http://www.visajourn...gdom&cty=London   These are the poverty guidelines for 2014, http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf     Good Luck Edited by Sirdaniel42, 22 March 2014 - 03:59 PM.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-03-22 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Making a trip	After you get your K-1 visa and come to the US to get married you can apply for Advanced Parole with your AOS.   Look at this guide, http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos   My advise would be not to book anything before you have visa in hand.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-03-27 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Did you book your fight before attending the interview?	After approval I received my visa within 4 days and booked my one way ticket the next day no problems.    If you book before your interview be prepared for a disappointment, even the consulate tells you not to book anything or quit your job until visa is in your hands.	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-04-25 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129f: Missing letters of intent to marry	If you were to mail them in now the would most likely get lost. I know it seems like a horrible option, but I would think at this pont the best thing to do is to wait for an RFE. Just make sure you are prepared when it comes	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2013-03-07 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 journey almost over POE Sept 21 2014 OMG!!!!	Congratulations .	Sirdaniel42	Not Telling	Netherlands	2014-09-18 19:59:00