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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of Address
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 1 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-134 is a support doc to show that US citizen will be supporting the foreign citizen after they arrive on the NON-Immigrant visa. The foreign citizen's address is not a consideration for this form.

You only need to inform the embassy or consulate of address change so that they can send packets too.


I just wanted to make sure as on the form it includes a section outlining information on the beneficiary and address is requested. You're saying it won't matter if I put the address of the flat he's leaving?
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-04-01 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of Address
Hi everyone,
I have a quick question. My fiance's lease runs out on his flat on the 14th of April. He's recently sent in packet three and we're waiting on the interview date. To avoid having to sign another lease he is planning on leaving his flat when the lease ends (less than two weeks) and bunking with a friend in London. Of course, we're going to inform the embassy of the move so we don't miss any communications from them. I'm wondering, all of the paperwork we've filled out before lists his flat address. Now that I need to send in the I-134 do I put that address or his friend's flat where he'll be staying for just a short time? I'm not sure how to go about this as I don't want to put my fiance's flat address then have him move to his friend's flat. If he goes to the interview and they see I've put his old addy will that be a problem. Can anyone help?? I hope I'm making myself clear.
Thanks in advance. Megan
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-04-01 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransfer of Case to New Embassy
I know someone recently posted something similar to this, here's our situation. My fiance went for his interview in London on May 9th. He had sent in a request in April for his police cert from New Zealand, his home country. Well the embassy, for some unknown reason, didn't send for the police report until the day of his interview. Now they are telling him that it'll take 4 wks for the police cert. to get to London. He had one that he had obtained on his own but they declined it saying it wasn't the official one. Now he's leaving for NZ to see his family on the 20th, was planning to leave from NZ to the USA. The London embassy will not issue the visa without him in the country and wants him to either fly back to London or transfer the case to Auckland, NZ. Has anyone ever faced a case transfer? How long does it take? Is it going to cause problems for us? We thought we were finished with this all, that he would be leaving the UK with visa in hand. Now we're being held up for at least another month. Any tips or suggestions?
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-05-17 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage License
Hi everyone,
My fiance should be here on his visa within the next two weeks. We're planning a church wedding down the road but want to do the legal ceremony right away. In the state of Pennsylvania, one must have their Social security number and all the info on their parents. Does anyone know, can they use his visa number or alien number instead? How do we get around this? Thank you, Megan
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-06-10 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% poverty line?
On the same note, My So lives at home with her daughter. Now looking at the 125% should we be looking at 2 people or 3 as that is where I will be living?

Many thanks and sorry for hijacking a thread smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-04 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent name without official documents
So if I keep my name as is when I get married will my SO need to change her name to my birth surname or to the one I am known as now?
Sorry for the questions but I do not want a denial on something that could be rectified by changing my name by deedpoll.

thanks

David
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-04 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent name without official documents
QUOTE (Kezzie @ Dec 3 2007, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had the same problem.... my mum remarried when I was 9.... I was known as my step-fathers last name and like you I had my passport, NINO and bank details in that name.... I had never used my birth last name as an adult....

When I completed all the forms I had to use my legal birth name as my maiden name but I had to put my know as last name in the box for other names used.... I also had to have my marriage licence here in the States in my legal last name...

I explained all of the above to the interviewing officer and it was no problem.... but I did get my passport changed as soon as I was married that way my birth certificate and marriage certificate and passport all linked together....

Kez

So I think the best option for me would be to get my name changed by deed pole?
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-03 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent name without official documents
Hi all
I have a question for you guys and gals,
My birth surname is not one I use now and have not used since I was 4. I remember my mum signing some stuff to say I am now known as a different surname. My passport / drivers licence / national insurance number etc all show my surname now so will this be an issue as I have never had documentation to show my name being changed officially anywhere.

Thank you
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2007-12-03 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Date... Now What?
I am so jealous, We have not even started ours yet but know we will get there eventually. Congrats again and good luck with everything smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-04 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRefused entry!
I do not think it will harm the K1 as you have not done anything illegal. It is not illegal to visit the USA for pleasure and spend time with your loved one. I know as I was denied a visa and although not started the K1 journey yet, know that my denial will not affect my K1
Keep your chin up and hope you have a good new year
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLooking for immigration lawyer in Casablanca
Do not know of any I am afraid but there are plenty on her willing to help if it is standard stuff cool.gif wink.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-05 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 7 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ohh - how didyou phrase the lease agreement from your parents? You can PM me if you want - might be worth getting my mum to write something...

Will send you a copy of the lease agreement thing that I got which is an official style document smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 7 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Am just worried because I really don't have ties to my country that I can prove - work as a temp for an agency and live with my mum!! Am trying to get letter from agency but... hopefully I won't need it smile.gif

I to live with my parents and got voluntary redundancy on July 1st so have not needed to work since. I have got a job offer starting in March and a lease agreement from my parents that I have used as proof of ties if I need them. Please keep your fingers crossed for me over the next couple of weeks smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 7 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
See for me - whether I get turned away in Dublin or the US - we are having a non-legal wedding (no license etc so won't breach visa conditions) and all my family are flying out so... I figured that if I get through then at least I can relax over the Altlantic smile.gif

It's nice to hear of people who had no problems as well - I think (correct me if I am wrong) but people who have difficulty communicating in English have more issues because IOs have been known to put words into their mouths sad.gif


It is nice to hear of people getting through without questions. My task is a lot harder as I stayed in the US for over 5 months last year using the VWP 3 times so not illegal. I also got denied a tourist visa for lack of ties back in November so obviously that will show up on my record. The thing that makes me laugh is that my SO is still married so even if we wanted to we could not tie the knot while I am there.
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 7 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm going through US immigration in Dublin. Although again, I can't see any reason for them to turn us away - we aren't doing anything illegal smile.gif We just have to make sure we cover all the options smile.gif

I thought about that but if turned away then I would not get to see my sweetheart which is why Canada was the option for us smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
My only warning is if you get turned away then they put you on the next available flight back to the country you came from at your own cost. I had thought about this and decided that when I next attempt to stay with my SO then I am going in through Canada as if I get turned away I can stay in Canada and she can come up to see me instead of hours on a plane and extra expense of a new flight.
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne mor elittle question
Getting a sponsor would be the safe way to go. I think if you have assets then it has to be 125% of the poverty line for a certain number of years ie 2 years would by 125% multiplied by 2 although again this may be incorrect so hopefully someone with more knowledge will be able to help
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName after marriage
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 6 2008, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know neither the answer to your question or what "deedpole" is or means. If you can document you only used one name since age 16, I think you'll only need one police report.

Your answers about your name change and passport are going to come from authorities in England. This is a serious matter.

Thank you. Just for info a deed poll is an official way for you to change your name legally within the UK if that helps.
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-06 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName after marriage
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 6 2008, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, I'm trying to get us on the same wave length. You'll need YOUR birth certificate at the visa interview. John Jones can't just bring Bill Smith's birth certificate and say, "This is my birth certificate.". Bill will need some documentation that John got his ID and records changed to Bill Smith, so you'll need those records or some document from a government source that attests that Bill Smith's birth name was John Jones. I don't know where you're going to find it but you can find it now or find it after your visa is denied.

hmmm I will have to give it some thought. I guess the passport company know it is me as both names so maybe something from them? my council maybe or my tax office may be able to help. If I got my name changed by deedpoll would I have to get 2 police record checks?

Sorry about all the questions
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-06 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName after marriage
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 6 2008, 02:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There must be some legal basis for your known as name being on your ID and Passport. Your birth certificate will need to presented at interview along with any basis for your use of another name on your passport and visa application. As for the marriage, your spous can keep her name or change it to yours. So, which name IS your name?


To be honest I have not got a clue what my name is!!!!!!! I am pretty sure that it has never officially been changed but in England you can get your records etc changed if you have been known as someone else for a certain peroid of time. The only thing in my birth name is my birth certificate, everything and I mean everything else is in my surname I go by.
So which one do you think is my surname? Very confusing isn't it!!!
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-06 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName after marriage
My question is that I have been known in the uk as a certain name since I was 3 but my birth certificate shows my original name which officially has never been changed ( all records such as NI, Passport, taxes etc show my known as name )

If I keep my name as is when I get married will my SO need to change her name to my birth surname or to the one I am known as now?

If it is my original one then I will get it changed by Deedpoll as no way am I going to go back to being called Chrismas sad.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-05 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to visajourney, need some opinions...
Zeenusah is correct in what he says so as long as you make enough to support yourself and your partner when they move over then you are safe. Good luck on your journey smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-07 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressalary
you have to be over 125% of the poverty level for the household including your SO so if you have 2 in the house you will need to look at 125% for 3 people.
There are many threads on this and I am sure someone will point you to the one with a link to the poverty lines as I cannot remember where it is sad.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a - Just Checking...
Ignore chuck and rose mate. You want to quadruple check everything and then check it all again to make sure. Trust me I have checked my papers at least 20 times. Before anyone asks I do not have O.C.D or at least I didn't until I started this lol

Ignore chuck and rose mate. You want to quadruple check everything and then check it all again to make sure. Trust me I have checked my papers at least 20 times. Before anyone asks I do not have O.C.D or at least I didn't until I started this lol
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespeople, what do you do?
QUOTE (Missing.him @ Jan 9 2008, 11:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You spend as much time "together" as possible. We use skype, email, and the webcam is a lifesaver!!! We plan our wedding even though we have no idea when it will be. When its really rough we cry, scream and curse (well at least i do!) You just have to realize that its not forever and at least we have each other , at least we know we will see each other again. I went through the physical pain last time David left. I went weeks without sleeping, could not eat, felt like I could die. But for me I had to get my a*# in gear as I have a small child. Yet I made it through that and we will see each other Friday for a few weeks or months depending on the POE. Yet we all have to go through this if we want to be together. Just think of it as a test of the strength of yourself and your relationship, you will make it through because the only other choice is to give up and I know for myself I am not giving up the only man that has made me believe in love..
So be strong! think of all the good times you have had and all the many more you will have in your lifetime together!!!!!!! heart.gif

You have brought tears to my eyes as well baby. I will get to see you tomorrow and like you have said you either deal with the distance and give up or fight for your right to be with the one you love for eternity which is what I do every day. Keeping yourself busy is a good way to deal with being apart ( note to oneself, should really listen to my own advice lol ) and of course chats etc everyday if possible to your loved one. It costs me less to call Cher in the US as it does for my mum to call her sister some 40 miles away in Horley which is just as well as we talk for about 5 hours a day.
My best advice would be to remember why you are going through all this and that tends to push you on when you are having a wobble.
Good luck and stay focussed smile.gif

QUOTE (zqt3344 @ Jan 10 2008, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lots of cold showers. blush.gif

Awww man, I have to clean the tea from the monitor now laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-10 05:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm not sure about this
Agree with what has been said about getting to know your SO first and ensuring marriage is the right path for you. You can get as many K1's as you want although further applications will probably have more scrutiny by Uscis especially if they are only a couple of years after the 1st one. I believe that if you do marry and then divorce within 2 years then your Foreign partner would have to leave the country although others will be able to confirm this.

Please Please be sure before you start this process and never get married if you are not 100% cetain that you want it.

Good luck with your decision.
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-05 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting during pending K-1 from a VWP country
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Jan 16 2008, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah - bring strong ties - I am about to take my chances next month but am going to bring a letter from my employer, rental agreement and NOA1/2 to show I am going through the legal procedures smile.gif The other main point is to not offer any information that is not specifically asked for and answer all questions honestly smile.gif


MMM I wonder what crazy fool give you them instructions hehehe. As for the receipt we just wrote something up on the computer showing that I confirm that >>>> has paid x amount in rent znd is now paid up to whenever. Both sign it and then you are sorted smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-16 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisting partner during K1 visa processing?
I believe A/P can take a couple of months or more to get so you may have to hold fire on the Honeymoon matey. Good luck with it all though and yes you can stay on the VWP just make sure you have lots of evidence of ties back to the UK smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-16 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT PINK PAPER TODAY
Congratulations!!! smile.gif
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-24 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE Question
You sound like you have enough. I got denied a visa at the consulate in London but still got in under the vwp a couple of weeks ago. I had the following
a letter from my new employer,
Rent agreement
receipt for rent payments
letter from my dads doctor about hospital appointment for March
Bank statements from all my accounts showing various amounts of money.
I was grilled for near on 2 hours at the rainbow bridge but got in anyway so do not worry you will be fine.
I would not take to much money with you as this is one of the things they checked on me along with going through my wallet and my cases.

Good luck to you and to Jeraly of course.
Jeraly
Hope your wedding ( kind of wedding anyway ) goes really well and that you have a good flight from Ireland safe in the knowledge you will be with your loved one soon
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-31 06:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling I-129F
Sorry to read about your situation but like you said it is better to find out now than later.
missing.my2angelsMaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-09 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding the I-129F and G-325A
Thanks again. So should I state all the "coming back home" periods between semesters at University/Bible College? (most were only a few weeks long) Technically I was only "visiting" home during the holidays and between semesters/university years. So, for example, my second year at Bible College was taken in the USA, but I flew back to the UK between semesters (between May and August).

Also, I was born in England/the United Kingdom. Is "UK" sufficient for the forms? "United Kingdom" fits in most of the boxes, but not all of them...
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-11 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding the I-129F and G-325A
Thanks for the reply. Any thoughts, anyone, on what I should put for "Applicant's residence last five years" and regarding my hometown name being too long for the box? And, indeed, any further thoughts on the other questions/examples of what others have successfully put?

Edited by inhopeofglory, 11 March 2009 - 02:06 PM.

inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-11 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding the I-129F and G-325A
Another question about the G-325A:

My girlfriend runs a small Internet business, which she began before her present full-time job. Should she declare it as employment under the Employment section of the form?
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-11 02:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions regarding the I-129F and G-325A
Hi,

I'm soon to be visiting my fiancée-to-be in the US, and we intend to file the I-129F when I'm there, so I want to make sure I have all the necessary information before I go. I have some questions, if I may...

The G-325a:

Applicant's residence last five years - I was still a university student 5 years ago, although all my bills and official documents were sent to my home (parents' address) and just forwarded to me. I also went on a gap year following university, and then at Bible College in Wales and in the US - do I need to put all of these addresses down? Between semesters I returned home - do I need to list all these dates? (it'll make the list rather long, and mean that my home address is given many times)

I'm 26 years old, but have only been in my present (and only) job since July. Should I put "student" and "voluntary worker" (for my gap year) in the employment section?

The I-129F:

My hometown has a longer name than can fit in the boxes given - the text box in which you type allows you to type as much as you want, but how will it print? What's the best thing to do?

My fiancée-to-be's first name is Katherine, but she usually goes by Kate - do we put "Kate" in "Other names used"?

Is it wise for us to file the I-129F while I am still in the US? There is a section asking when I last arrived in the US (Q12), and how long I'm authorised to stay etc. Would this pose problems/potentially cause delays?

Q14: We don't know yet where we're going to live once we're married. Should we just put my girlfriend's parent's house (which is where I stay when I visit, and where I'll presumably be staying until we marry once I arrive on the K-1)?

The guide on this website states that the answer to Q18 should be on a typed sheet. How long should this answer be? There's enough room for a short paragraph on the form itself...

My girlfriend and I first came into contact with each other on a Christian singles website (which isn't a "marriage broker" according to the official I-129F guidelines). Is it wise to speak in general terms (i.e. "a website for single Christians"), or would they want to know specifically which website we used?

Thanks so much for your help. This website is a wonderful resource!

Regards, Dominic
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-10 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A "This form is submitted in connection with an application for:"
Thanks, but the question wasn't whether or not to use an attachment sheet. It was more to do with whether it'd be neater/better to just write "see attached" without filling ANY information on the actual form (for that particular question), and then just put all the information in a neat table on the supplement. smile.gif
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-26 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A "This form is submitted in connection with an application for:"
Thanks, yep I've seen the example forms - very helpful overall but unable to answer these questions, hence the post...

I guess I'll just use "UK" as "United Kingdom" won't fit everywhere. I do have a problem with the occasional short box for my hometown (which is long) - I'm not sure what to do there, whether to just leave it blank and fill it in by hand, or...

Any comments on the addresses/supplement question?


inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-26 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A "This form is submitted in connection with an application for:"
Hi All,

My fiancée and I are filling in the forms for the I-129F. For the above question on the G-325A, is it okay for both of us to answer "Other" and "I-129F Petition"? Or should my G-325A (I'm from the UK) have something like "Fiancé visa application"?

Also, if I'm adding an attachment for my addresses and places of work, should I fill in as much as possible on the form itself and only put the additional stuff that wouldn't fit on the attachment, or just put "see attached" and put ALL of the addresses/information in the supplement?

Oh yeah, and is putting "UK" instead of "United Kingdom" okay? "United Kingdom" fits in some places, but not in others. Should we be consistent in using UK/United Kingdom, or just put United Kingdom where we can and UK where we can't?

How accurate do the dates for places of residence have to be? If, for example, we're out by a month or so does it matter?

Thanks!
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-26 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSC phone number change
Hi,

My fiancée and I are between NOA1 and NOA2. We'd put her home phone number down on the forms, but due to a mistake on the part of her phone company her parents have had to change their phone number. My question is, should we contact USCIS about it? If so, what's the best way to go about doing so?

I know it's unlikely they'll ever call, but just in case... we really, really don't want to delay the application!

Thanks!
inhopeofgloryMaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-22 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you change your name after marriage
QUOTE (Muuuuah @ Jan 8 2008, 02:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I could not change my name at the social security office until i had receieved my greencard

THANK YOU. X
catfrancesFemaleEngland2008-01-07 20:45:00