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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 notarize?
Ours were done by the bank (the bank has about 5 Notaries around at any one time..#######..lol) for FREE :D
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-03 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouch History
pee gee - you will drive yourself insane if you constantly check - I know I did , lol
Checked every day for AGES - I had no touches since the first one - which was a few days after they got the darn thing. After that it never changed and I started stressing over it - then I stopped, and I stopped going to the website daily as well - I never had another 'touch' until it was approved. (I know with IMBRA RFE's things are slightly different now, but even so I wouldn't check daily..you really will cause yourself more stress than you need right now)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-05 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease, Help! Urgent!
Im getting a one way and I know several ppl here who did that and had no problems - you are, after all, coming WITH intent to emigrate... and you have the correct visa so...should be fine :)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-04 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of meeting Idea
Didnt have dates on any of the photos we used, and no dated things IN them either - it wasn't a problem - we had plenty of other evidence (bills, boarding passes, receipts, itenaries etc).
We didn't actually GO anywhere there would have been recognisbale dated things to pose in front of anyways - so your idea, while good if you can do it, wouldn't have worked for us :lol:
As long as you have plenty of evidence OVERALL you shouldn't 'need' the dated signs..(maybe we could hold up newspapers, but that has a rather 'hostage' vibe' to it lol)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-02 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslet's do a dance cuz....
oh man cali!! at LAST!! Never thought Id see the day!! :lol: (kidding!)
You must be sooo relieved now - major congrats!
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-06 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal Record - UK HOW LONG ?
Took 40 days when I ordered mine last year around july/august..
So my advice is EXPECT to wait 40 days - if it comes sooner then its a bonus, but if not, then you won't panic.
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-08 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm new here...
Check put the Regional Threads for more help and experiences from others who have fiances going thru DR; they are extremely helpful and supportive as they are/have been in your shoes - I understand from anecdotal evidence the DR applications take rather longer than other countries so will need a LOT of paience - DesertFox mentioned this also I think.

Edited by Jaylen Brit, 08 July 2006 - 08:25 AM.

Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-08 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFrequent access to the USA on VWP
AFAIK, I doubt very much you will get any kind of 'blanket approval' for your situation - with your g/f being pregnant, and a USC, they may view you as a 'risk for having immigrant intent' - even if you don't have any.
I'd say you're going to have to do as you would if you were visiting from the UK direct; take proof of needing to return to your job, doctor's letter from g/f about the benefit of having you present to support her during process wouldn't go amiss either.
Perhaps you could speak to the immigration at the airport (do it by phone or better yet have your g.f do it) abut this situation and see what they say - and take names, dates and times for whoever you speak to.
I wish you luck - and congrats on the impending birth of your child :)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-10 04:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice record in 40 days and interview timing
ooh bad Russell no timeline! :lol:

If its UK then mine took around 42 days (which seems avergae from people's posts on here) - police stations are open 24/7 but support staff don't usually work sundays.
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-10 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the US Visa Waiver Program
Job centre appointemnt? Job interview appointment?
If you haven't got one MAKE one, (if you can get one so far in advance) and get it in writing - its not the best proof but its something.. I know what you mean about lack of 'proof' - its hard if you don't own a property, or work as a temp even - cos you have no employment 'record'.
Also be aware that if you have a few trips close together for long periods the POE ppl SOMETIMES view it as 'using VWP to live in US, or commute' - and deny entry on that basis.
Have you any plans for travel inside the US to see sights?
If not make some - or have guides etc for places you 'want to visit'. which would 'explain' the length of your visit.
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-10 04:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan this cause problems?

Why are you waiting to apply? Why not start now?

And he will need to be in the US for your AOS interview.




And not all of us support the military -- all that is happening in Iraq is my tax dollars being wasted and people (on both sides) dying and being injured. How many fake legs have I paid for?


Was it really necessary to make that last comment? :huh:
This isn't 'off topic' its a post asking a question about procedure.
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-11 04:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHere for 4wks while our K1 is being processed...
:dance: have a wonderful time and even though you know he will have to return, just keep in your mind that the next tiime he comes out, it will be for good :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-05-24 03:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to NOA1?
Patience is the name of the game , my friend ;) unfortunately no one can say how long before you receive the NOA1, it is a bit like saying how long is a piece of string.

It will happen, don't worry about that but you will have to be patient, good luck anyway :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-05-25 02:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE GOT THE VISA!!!!!
:dance: :dance: Dennis, so many congratulations :dance: :dance:
have a wonderful reunion
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-05-26 10:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got my interview!!!!
:dance: Congratulations, good luck on the day :dance:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-01 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview successful in Sydney
:dance: :dance: CONGRATULATIONS :dance: :dance:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-05 02:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter all the stressing
:dance: :dance: Congratulations that is great news :dance: :dance:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-06 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood News to Share
many congratulations, bet that is a load of your shoulders, enjoy the job :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-06 03:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew guy

Welcome to VJ.

Try not to spend TOO much time on here...keep it to like 16 hours a day like most of us :blush: :P

:star: Joey



:lol: :lol: yes good luck on the journey, but no matter what Joey says, you will become addicted, we all have :lol: :lol:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-09 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProstitution Convictions - Advice Needed
Crazydiamond,

I have read and re-read the papers on just what you are asking, and still do not understand it !! although what you did is a crime of moral turpitude there is a piece that I read that states that a visa "may" be given if the crimes were of a certain age and occurred a certain amount of years before the visa application and that the person can show total rehabilitation and is now an upstanding citizen and can prove it. That is definitely not to say that it is cut and dried that if you did all those things you would get your visa, :no: There may be many hoops to go through and one will, I should imagine, definitely be a waiver as at the end of the day, it is CIMT


We are in the same boat in a way as my hubby (we are both in the UK going through our daughter, the USC) did some stupid things as a young man, only one could be classed as CIMT (and he did not do jail time) and they were 28 and 34 years ago but we have a waiver all prepared, just in case, but we also have references from the business community, he has had his own business for over 20 years and is well respected within the community and also personal references. so thay can see that since his last offence of 28 years ago he has never put a foot wrong.

What I would do if I was you would be to consult a legal bod who is an immigration lawyer as to what can be done and what would they advise re the VWP because you cannot lie on that :no: But a word of advice here, there are scams out there and you will have to tread carefully as you could get ripped off. I know of one in particular that advertises they can get you over there even if !!!! so if you would like to pm me I will give you the name of them and then you will know that at least you can avoid that one. :thumbs: Good luck :thumbs:

Edited by munchkins, 15 June 2006 - 10:13 AM.

munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-15 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresACCO Fasteners

I think if you use those clips that's good too, just don't use staples for the love of god. You'll be fine.



That's what I have always seen as Acco fasteners, sorry cannot find a pic of one. Not using them myself but I have hole punched the paperwork, anything to help :whistle:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-19 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT MY VISA!
Congratulations on receiving your visa, have a good flight and a wonderful new life with your loved one :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-20 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing tomorrow!
WooooHooo Lizzy, have a good flight and a wonderful reunion, enjoy your new life in the states :thumbs:

Good luck to you all
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-19 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving
Good Luck and have a good journey :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-22 05:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT/VISA LOST/STOLEN
Contact the passport office first and you will be able to go to your nearest passport office and may be able to do what is called a "walkthrough" Which means "accompanying" your paperwork through each stage. I did this once because I had a flight to catch and they told me I could not fly on my husband's passport ;) as I was flying alone. (wasn't the first and no doubt would not be the last) So I did the walkthrough on the Monday and got my own passport and flew out next day. If you explain what has happened and the urgnecy of it, they may still do these things. No saying they do but you have nothing to lose by asking :thumbs:


If they do not do those any more you can certainly get a new passport far quicker going in person, Don't know where you live but the main passport office should tell you where your nearest one is, if not ask at the post office. Good luck , it is a terrible thing to have happen

Edited by munchkins, 26 June 2006 - 07:52 AM.

munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-26 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease i need some advice im in uk and bf is in usa we want to be together please!!!

Stace,

I would suggest you meet him first and get to know each other before committing yourselves to starting your visa journey. Things are usually very different when you meet one another, he might have some bad habits (like picking his nose in public or bad breath!).

Bare in mind that the visa process costs around £1,000, and that's just up to the point where you are married.

You are young and I presume your boyfriend is around the same age. If I were you, I would spend the money you would be using for the visa on a few more trips back n forth first, just so you are 100% sure that you want to spend the rest of your lives together. I'm sure your parents would want to meet him to.

The visa journey is very stressful and it takes a rock solid relationship to make it through. There's a lot of red tape and you have to work hard on proving that your relationship is for life.

Go there in November, have a great time, enjoy each other and then when you return see how you both feel.... and for gawd's sake don't get pregnant! (and it won't help your case).

Good luck,

Helen




Good advice Helen,
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-27 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease i need some advice im in uk and bf is in usa we want to be together please!!!
Please read your Visa FAqs at the top of the page and the guides it will give you loads of information
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-06-27 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 4
Congratulations, almost there now :thumbs:
munchkinsNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-07-03 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18! =) Help plz
Awesome :) I thought as much but I keep hearing of these horror stories, and its a personal fear about getting stopped at a border and told I'm not allowed in /blush
You guys/gals rock, /bows to all of you :)

Rey
Rey CobhamMaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-10 02:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18! =) Help plz
Ok, bearing in mind we've not yet started the whole process, am I ok to enter the US on a tourist Visa and stay with her? And if so is there anything I should beware of? Its late Sunday night here and I'll probably reread thru FAQs and guides again tomorrow, so ignore me if I'm being daft! :)
Many thanks to everyone so far!

Rey

1) Read this link!!! http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide
2) You have to have met in nperson in the last 24 months.
3) The petitioner must earn 125% of the Poverty guideline
4) Check the expiration date at the top right of your I129F to make sure you're using the most current form


Rey CobhamMaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-09 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18! =) Help plz
Thanx guys :) Looking into it now!
Rey CobhamMaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-07 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18! =) Help plz
Thanks for your input !

I feared as much - however the I-129F form indicates if its financially difficult or there are other reasons, not having seen each other within that time period may be overlooked - I guess this is not the case or will need to be looked into further!

I will be selling my house in the near future, and making a reasonable profit, easily able to sustain us for a year or so, which should be time enough for me to find the olde gainful employment! :)
Thanx again!

Rey
Rey CobhamMaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-07 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18! =) Help plz
Greetings All,
Firstly may I say this web site is absolutely fab and just looking through all the happy peeps and helpful answers and guidance is heartwarming!

Having read thru the guides and FAQs a dozen or so times, its all starting to sink in and make sense and my fiance and myself are now filling out the I-129F and have hit question 18 and are a little unsure how to proceed. :blink:

The history:
We met online in 2002 in the roleplaying environment called Everquest. We became very good friends, spending 4 to 6 hours a day online together most days. During this I discovered she was married with children, but that the marriage had turned sour to the point of no return, although living under the same roof they were living separate lives. In January 2003 Pam was diagnosed with breast cancer, and went thru chemotherapy over a period of 9 months. Towards the end of her therapy (August 2003) I managed to scrape up the money to spend a week in Memphis with her in an attempt to cheer her up. We spent a happy week exploring Memphis and connected wonderfully. The next year or so was spent learning more about each other, chatting every day either online or via phone calls. Pam recovered fully from her bout with cancer and we began to start plannin our finances towards being able to marry and start our lives together. Pam finally moved out and divorced in late 2005, and is now living with the kids in Kentucky where I hope to join them if we can sift thru all this paperwork!

The questions:
We havent seen each other in almost 3 years now, how important is this likely to be?
We communicate every day for hours, have sent cards both ways, copious amounts of pressies, flowers etc. However evidence of this is likely to be limited to credit card bills, and phone bills as until recently I didnt realise how important reciepts for these would be. I do have some proof of my trip to the US in 2003, including Passport stamp, boarding tickets etc. We did however get some photos of ourselves together which will help! Neither of us are particularly rich, she works at a department store making endsmeat, while I'm a computer technician in a secondary school in the UK, making around 18,000 uk pounds annually.

Is it true that if my US fiance isnt earning enough cash this may be a problem? I'm hoping that once I've been processed and able to get a job I'll be earning similar to my current wages in US dollars :)

Any tips or answers to these would be fab, even with this amazing resource, this whole adventure is quite overwhelming!

Rey
Rey CobhamMaleUnited Kingdom2006-07-07 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProstitution Convictions - Advice Needed
TY once again for your replies :) :)

I really wish I had posted this a lot sooner then we wouldnt have had quite so much upset trying to figure it out ourselves. We are so grateful that you have taken time to respond :)

munchkins i have pm'd you :)

Edited by CrazyDiamond, 15 June 2006 - 01:45 PM.

CrazyDiamondNot Telling02006-06-15 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProstitution Convictions - Advice Needed
Thank you all SO much for your warm wishes and helpful advice. This wasnt an easy post for me to write as it is something I am very ashamed about and obviously that I had hoped I could leave buried in my past. I will follow through on the advice - and the Canada meet is an excellent idea as I have family there :) :) He would still need to be accompanied for the flight but the distance is significantly less :)

Like i said I will jump through WHATEVER hoops necessary and if that means I have to discuss my past with whatever gvt officials then its a SMALL price to pay for the chance for us to be together :)

Thank you all :)

Edited by CrazyDiamond, 15 June 2006 - 09:33 AM.

CrazyDiamondNot Telling02006-06-15 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProstitution Convictions - Advice Needed
I'm would be very grateful if anyone can give me any advice on this.

I am 47 year old UK woman who back in 1978 in the UK was convicted of 3 charges of CPL ( common prostitute loitering) First two charges I recieved fines and the final one I was given a 12 month deferred sentence. Yes it was stupid of me and yes their were circumstances why I ended up in that position - but since that time ( 28 years ago) I have not so much as recieved a parking ticket. let alone any further criminal charges. I left that life far behind me.

I am now very much in love with a USC ( he is fully aware of my past) and we wish to be married and for me to move to and reside in the USA. I have read what information there is available online but am still unable to determine if these charges given the rehab time period would still be considered relevant enough grounds to deny me access. I am aware of the waivers available for those with criminal records and I was hoping that I may well be considered a *reformed* character .

I appreciate that I may well fall foul of the *moral turp* regulations but I am again hoping that the 28 year *rehab* period would help me in this respect.

To further complicate this issue I have been worried about even flying out to meet this guy (a pre-requiste as I understand it for the Fiancee visa application ) as It would require me going via the GWP and hence could possibly become an issue should I then apply for a K1 in that I would have previously entered under the GWP illegally :( He is unable to visit me without being accompanied because of his severe medical condition :( I will jump through whatever hoops I need to to be with this man I am just very wary of doing the *wrong* thing and possibly endangering ANY chance of us being together. The whole thing is a total nightmare for us.

ANY advice on the best way to proceed on this would be very much welcomed
CrazyDiamondNot Telling02006-06-15 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 waaaaaaaah
Its possible then u MIGHT be able to self-sponsor if you have a decent amount of money..the problem is London never say definite one way or the other which isn't helpful altho you could email them and ask LondonConsular@state.gov is the email; how far from the poverty line requirements is your USC fiancee? Really far? And You're both SURE you can't get a co-sponsor in the US? You know it can be anyone who's a resident right? Not just family members...
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-03-14 06:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 waaaaaaaah
Where is your fiancee from?
I only ask because the London embassy sometimes permits self-sponsoring (I believe they are unique in this regard) if the foreign fiancee has a decent amount of cash that can be taken into the US.
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-03-14 05:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to this forum, have general questions


Like someone else said some cases get 'touched' a lot, others not at all! We only had one touch just after CSC received it from TSC, then nothing til we got NOA2. All it (touch) means is someone did 'something' with your file and updated the computer to say they had done so.
Having alawyer won't speed anything up - al cases take the same amount of time (more if you get RFE - which means returned for further evidence - or get stuck in security clearance checks - aka 'AR or AP')
You don't 'need' a lawyer unless your case is complicated, however many people use them for the peace of mind (altho we have some horror stories here!) and hopefully retaining one means they will double check all your paperwork BEFORE its sent off, possibly reducing the possibility for an RFE. It doesn't always work out that way, but if you have the funds and want to go that way then that's fine.
Any lawyer that tell you he/she can get your petition thru the system faster than anyone else's however is not being straight with you.
Everyone has to go thru the same checks and waiting times - the exception being members of the armed forces about to deploy.
Much luck! :)


Thank you all very much for your replies. This looks like a good support group to help guide me though what has to be the most important time in my life! Another question. How do you know your case has been touched? Will I get an email each time someone does something to it? I did put my email address on the pettion.
I got a lawyer because there were some "issues" with Luz's prior marrage's. I thought it best to seek a good legal counsel. I also wanted someone to double check all the paperwork and talk Luz through the interview. After 2 years of wading through the Philippine legal system to get her annullment we wanted to make this happen as soon as it can be done.


Gary - sounds like you have good cause to retain counsel in that case. Better safe than sorry! :)
As to how to track your application you need to sign up here: https://egov.immigra...id=ajNe7K68WiV-
You can check the box for 'email updates' but checking the site there is usually faster! :)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-03-16 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew to this forum, have general questions
Like someone else said some cases get 'touched' a lot, others not at all! We only had one touch just after CSC received it from TSC, then nothing til we got NOA2. All it (touch) means is someone did 'something' with your file and updated the computer to say they had done so.
Having alawyer won't speed anything up - al cases take the same amount of time (more if you get RFE - which means returned for further evidence - or get stuck in security clearance checks - aka 'AR or AP')
You don't 'need' a lawyer unless your case is complicated, however many people use them for the peace of mind (altho we have some horror stories here!) and hopefully retaining one means they will double check all your paperwork BEFORE its sent off, possibly reducing the possibility for an RFE. It doesn't always work out that way, but if you have the funds and want to go that way then that's fine.
Any lawyer that tell you he/she can get your petition thru the system faster than anyone else's however is not being straight with you.
Everyone has to go thru the same checks and waiting times - the exception being members of the armed forces about to deploy.
Much luck! :)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-03-16 05:37:00