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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant
I was gonna chime in as well with sometimes, in some cases, the Embassy will expediate the interview (not the actual approval process) in cases where one of the parties is expecting - but I see the OP already got that info for themselves so I'll just say; have a safe and trouble-free preganacy! :)
Jaylen BritNot TellingUnited Kingdom2006-05-18 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
Thanks everyone for the replies.

I'm getting the feeling that so long as I make sure to keep evidance that I departed the U.S. on time (i.e. didn't actually overstay my visa waiver) then there should be no problems or delays with applying for the K1.

Also, if I understand correctly, the US are not going to worry too much because it'll look like I only overstayed by about 3 months.

I'll be returning my i94w form and the necessary evidance tomorrow, and I get the feeling that hopefully, if they don't process it in time, or make a mistake somehow, then I'll be able to explain everything at a later date during the k1 application process.

I just was worried that they'd have some database somewhere, enter my name, see I apparently was still in the country, and turn me down. I read that there are millions of people that end up not returning their i94w forms, so hopefully they'll be understanding that it happens. I just don't want to be treat harshly as an excuse to be turned down for my k1 application.

I'm surprised though:

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The USCIS does not care about overstays.... their initial purpose is to determine eligibility to apply for a visa..


Aren't the USCIS the place where I'm supposed to send my i94w to? (ACS - USCIS, SBU department, London, Kentucky) Do they (the USCIS) not also deal with initial K1 petitions to apply? (I'm very much new to the whole k1 visa thing, so not too familiar yet with who does what)

Edited by FrostyMist, 08 February 2009 - 05:42 AM.

FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-08 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
Thank you for your reply, Slightly Bonkers. That information was very encouraging.

I'm not too worried if they question me about it. I made sure to photocopy everything at least four times!!! I sent them photocopies of my boarding pass and e-receipt. I also sent them a letter from my college confirming that I've been attending class there since November 08. And of course, I also included my i94w (the original, not a copy, though I do have copies of that, too.)

If they do stop and question me, then I'm hoping that showing them my evidance will be enough to satisfy them. I'm just worried in case we don't even get to the being questioned about it part, because they'll realize when they see our k1 application that I didn't return my i94w. And if they didn't update their records in time, then they could turn us down immediately for the visa.

How long was it from when you returned your i94w form to when you began your k1 application?

Edited by FrostyMist, 07 February 2009 - 04:27 PM.

FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-07 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
Hi, daboyz. Thank you for the link, but it's not quite the information I am looking for.

I already know that I need to return my i94w form to the ACS - USCIS, SBU department in Kentucky.

What I'm asking is whether it will delay my application for a k1 visa.
FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-07 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
Hi, Koakland. I'm getting ready to send everything (i94w, evidance supporting my return to the UK, etc) back to them on Monday. I intend to have it tracked, so I'll know when it got there. Based on how long it seems to be taking my boyfriend and I to post things to and from the UK, I'd expect them to get everything within about 7 days.

We're just worried that they will imediately turn us down for our k1 visa application, just because they have not updated their records and think I am still in the US.
FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-07 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
In September 08, I travelled to the US and spent five weeks with my boyfriend. When I returned home, I didn't realize that I needed to return my i94w (visa waiver) form. I only discovered this very recently, after we began looking into applying for a K1 visa.

I'll be posting the documents and such off to the relevent department in Kentucky this Monday, but my boyfriend and I are both very worried that our application for a K1 visa might not be able to be made until after my returned i94w form has been processed. I've read that it can take up to four months for them to do this, which has caused quite some upset because we want to begin applying for K1 visa as soon as possible.

I'm hoping that someone here might be able to tell me whether we'll still be able to apply? Or will we have to wait four months for the i94w to be processed before we begin k1 application?
FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-07 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa with medical condition
Could anybody tell me how likely my medical condition and disability is to cause a problem during my K1 visa application?

I was born with a very rare medical condition that prevents me from being able to work. I am under the care of a specialist consultant at my local hospital, who sees me every six months for routine checkups. My condition requires that I take medication daily. My eyesight is severely impaired and I must use a wheelchair outside of my home because I am unable to walk or stand for long amounts of time. Currently, I have a carer who is employed to assist me with tasks outside the home (such as shopping). She also helps me with cleaning my home, washing clothes, ironing, cooking, etc. She helps me for just four hours a week. I am very easily fatigued, which limits the amount of time that I am able to spend doing certain tasks.

The important thing that I should mention is that my condition is stable: I have not been admitted into hospital for over 7 years. In fact, my specialist was incredibally enthusiastic when I told him that I intended to travel to the U.S.

As I hope you'll all understand though, I'm very concerned about my chances of being approved for k1. If they ask me whether I can work, I will have to tell them no. I have no intention of seeking employment in the U.S. I do, however, have the intention of setting up some sort of home buisness as a source of income; even if it isn't quite as much as a person working full time could hope to earn.

This is something that my boyfriend and I have already considered very carefully, and we are both very certain that he will be able to support me without us having any need to rely on the state to take care of me. Both of his parents have also agreed to sign additional afridavits of support. In addition, my boyfriend owns his own home and does not have a mortgage to pay off. Will things like this work in our favor?

Edited by FrostyMist, 08 February 2009 - 06:53 PM.

FrostyMistFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-08 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
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I filed in march, have received my NOA1&NOA2 just waiting on my interview date now. The montreal consulate has received my information from the NVC and its being processed. I know this because my lawyers have contacted the montreal consulate and my lawyers were told it shouldn't be much longer. So I'm anxiously waiting. I also heard somewhere that montreal is delayed(not sure if this is accurate or not?). Other than that I was told that my process thus far is where it should be. Hope my experiences are able to help you somewhat. Best of Luck!
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That's not too bad then! We contacted a law office for whom my brother in law's sister works and she told us that Philly/NY is our best option right now as they're currently about a 7 month waiting list - would be nice if it could happen right now but these things take time!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-20 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
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It's such a relief knowing that there are other people applying for this visa that are similar to my age...because this was one of my concearns as well. My fiance and I are both going to be 22 next month, and will be living with his parents(they wil be our co-signers)as well. We have not encountered any problems thus far. Now we're anxiously awaiting for the date of my interview. Its also nice hearing the success stories of others! Best of luck with your visa process!
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Glad to hear you haven't had any problems so far, reassuring me like I said! How long ago did you guys first file?
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-18 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
QUOTE (msu17 @ Sep 17 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yup, as long as you are both legally able to marry (both over 18 so check!) then its a non-issue. We were pretty young when we filed (22 and 24) and my mom was our co-sponsor. I was living with them at the time and we were going to be living next door in an apt owned by them and there were no questions asked. As long as you can both be legally married when the non-USC gets here and there's someone taking financial responsibility for them, London is cool.


Yes, we have studied all the guidelines and checklists repeatedly and marked down everything we need, hopefully I will be off to file for the visa and get the ball rolling very very soon! Waiting for my fiance in the UK to send his forms and evidence that we have met (he has plane tickets, luggage tags, photographs etc) and then we're all set! Very happy to hear that you were also fairly young, but successful nonetheless! Does your husband like living in the US?
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 16 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Sep 16 2008, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To anyone who has successfully applied for/is in the process of applying for I am in need of some reassurance! I am 19 years old and my fiance is 18, we have been together for approximately 18 months and are now engaged, planning to be married asap. We are very much in love and have visited each other on numerous occasions (we have all the evidence lined up!) and are 100 percent sure that this is the decision we want to make with our lives. I am just worried that because we are still 'young' in the eyes of society, should this be a problem when it comes to the decision of whether to deny us or accept us?

Another issue that I need some words of advice on is the issue of a co-sponsor, we will be living with my parents in the USA who have agreed to become co-sponsors and I would just like to know, would this present an issue to us also? Obviously we are very new to this process and I am very nervous about being rejected for any reason! Any help is welcomed and appreciated!

Anyone in a similar situation?! Thanks!


No worries on either count. Congratulations.



Thanks so much, my mind is slowly easing up!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-16 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
To anyone who has successfully applied for/is in the process of applying for I am in need of some reassurance! I am 19 years old and my fiance is 18, we have been together for approximately 18 months and are now engaged, planning to be married asap. We are very much in love and have visited each other on numerous occasions (we have all the evidence lined up!) and are 100 percent sure that this is the decision we want to make with our lives. I am just worried that because we are still 'young' in the eyes of society, should this be a problem when it comes to the decision of whether to deny us or accept us?

Another issue that I need some words of advice on is the issue of a co-sponsor, we will be living with my parents in the USA who have agreed to become co-sponsors and I would just like to know, would this present an issue to us also? Obviously we are very new to this process and I am very nervous about being rejected for any reason! Any help is welcomed and appreciated!

Anyone in a similar situation?! Thanks!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-16 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone know of/has anyone been denied entry while waiting?!
QUOTE (katej0203 @ Sep 30 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I entered the US twice during the I129F wait, and had no trouble at all when I entered. I dont think my case was even on teh system,a s they seemed to have no idea of it. I have always said that I was visiting friends and family, and never mentioned my fiance. This could just make them suspicious that you are going to marry early. I have heard many VJ members giving this advise, too.

Taking proof of your ties back home will help though. I am not sure how old you are, but if you are young, then you should also take proof of funds for the trip. This has nothing to do with the K1 process, but purely that they suspect you might find unauthorised work while you are there, especially if you are going for a long time. They always ask me how much money I have with me, and I have a bank statement printed just in case.


My fiance is 19 and he will have about 1000$ - he will be staying with my family and they don't expect him to pay rent so hopefully this shouldn't be a problem! I'm glad you recommended the bank statement, not a bad idea! He also has the ownership forms for his car (should help right? Can't sell it without them!) And a return ticket. He has visited 3 times already this year and has gone back on time each time, so that should be good right?
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-30 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone know of/has anyone been denied entry while waiting?!
QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Sep 27 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If he's working he could get a letter from his employer saying he'll be back such and such a date.



QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Sep 27 2008, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well we are in the process at the moment awaiting out NOA2, I have booked a flight to Texas over the Christmas holidays and that might meen delaying my packet 3

I am nervous as well but I will have my return ticket and a letter from my employer stating my return to work date and that I am on holiday

I will be totally honest with all imigration questions that may be raised, and if asked will tell them that I am in the process of obtaining a K1

I have seen lots of VJ members travel whilst in the process so it is a risk I am willing to take, nothing in life is guaranteed and I dont want to be away from my finance over Christmas and New Year

Lets just hope that imigration in the US is in the Christmas spirit and does not give us a hard time


I am hoping the exact same thing, christmas spirit all the way! But as you said, there is no guarantee. It must be so hard being denied, but he will get a letter from his employer I hope!!

Do you know of anyone on VJ who has had the misfortune of being denied?
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-27 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes anyone know of/has anyone been denied entry while waiting?!
Hey again everyone - so here's the deal! My fiance is coming here in December and our K1 application will be in the works at the time - we're both so worried that he wont get through! Does anyone know of anyone who has had any problems or have you personally?

He has car ownership documents, plane tickets, previous plane tickets and other stuff to show he'll be going home so it shouldn't be a problem, but still - better safe than sorry!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-27 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS visits per year?
Glad to hear he shouldn't have any problems - the airport is Newark which I hope is a bit better? The last time he visited we were together coming through JFK, I went through the US customs line and he went through the general countries one - I was a lot faster needless to say!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS visits per year?
My fiancee has just booked his tickets to the US for christmas (we're both ecstatic!) and I'm just wondering if it will be a problem as he has previously visited 3 times this year... Once in February for 10 days, once in April for another 10 days and just recently in August for a month... He's coming for a month this December and he's worried that there will be an issue with customs!

We understand about bringing all ties to your home country and he has a letter from his employer available after discussing it with him as well as some bank statements and vehicle documents. Hoping to get some advice from people in a similar situation!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-14 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a unemployment question
QUOTE (shawne1960 @ Oct 25 2008, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Oct 25 2008, 07:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance is filling out his g-325a form and he has got to the section requesting information about previous employment, we have been advised to leave no gaps. For the first 16 years of his life he was in education, therefore not needing a job - what does he need to put in place? Would 'unemployed - in education' be the sensible option or just leave it out entirely? Thanks!



Hello, and good luck to both of you. My advice is to read the question, what are they asking for:

Applicant's employment last five years. (If none, so state.) List present employment first.

You only need to describe the past five years, so your fiance should describe the period of time from today, back in time 5 years. My fiancee listed her employment and her one period of unemployment. She only went back 5 years.

I hope this helps.


Hey that helped a lot, thanks for the advice.
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a unemployment question
QUOTE (atk_721 @ Oct 25 2008, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sammills89 @ Oct 25 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance is filling out his g-325a form and he has got to the section requesting information about previous employment, we have been advised to leave no gaps. For the first 16 years of his life he was in education, therefore not needing a job - what does he need to put in place? Would 'unemployed - in education' be the sensible option or just leave it out entirely? Thanks!



I would suggest write something like left employment to complete graduation at school name.Some thing that gives them a reason why he was out of work.You should never leave it blank.


No I am on about his general education from first grade to leaving high school. What do you need to put for that period of time?
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a unemployment question
My fiance is filling out his g-325a form and he has got to the section requesting information about previous employment, we have been advised to leave no gaps. For the first 16 years of his life he was in education, therefore not needing a job - what does he need to put in place? Would 'unemployed - in education' be the sensible option or just leave it out entirely? Thanks!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures'Final warning' issued by police
QUOTE (Nicoxcx @ Oct 26 2008, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm wondering what age is your Fiance (if you dont mind me asking) and how long ago was the Final warning issued?. I thought they(final warnings) were only for under 18's? I also was under the belief Final Warnings are given if the offender admits the crime.

A final warning is not a criminal conviction, I cant see why it would cause a possible denial but they will always show up on police checks, atleast until they are real old.

This is coming from a UK standpoint, If your Fiance is the US Citizen (and not the UK) I believe the USC's Police record isnt needed(unless it is a serious crime as stated above) , certainly not for a final warning.


Sorry I wasn't clear, my fiance is a UK citizen and the final warning was issued when he was 17. It happened 2 years ago, and he did not admit to the crime the police decided it was the 'best option'. As I said it did not lead to a criminal conviction but we know it will show up on his police certificate because it has done before (he worked in a school).
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 06:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures'Final warning' issued by police
On the police certificate will a 'final warning' cause any immigration issues? If the said warning was actually the first issue the applicant had with the police would this also be a point? My fiance has a final warning on his record for assault after some people smashed his car windscreen and then proceeded to threaten him (was a total accident but the youths involved decided to press charges) any way the police decided to throw it out and he wasn't convicted of a crime, however he was issued with a 'final warning' and we are worried that this final warning may have implications. Any help here is extremely welcomed because we're very worried!

The charge was wholly unfair and should not have been registered at all, and my fiance has put forward a complaint to the ICC who have said/done nothing. Thank you for reading, hope you can provide some assistance!
sammills89MaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address
Hi everyone!! Happy New Year to you all!

I have a quick question. I will be moving from Pennsylvania to Virginia hopefully sometime within the next 6 months. We filed with VSC the last week of October and the move will not mean a change of service centers for us. So what I'm wondering is: If I have a change of address will this slow down our processing? Or is it simply an administrative thing? Any answers are greatly appreciated.

All the best in the year to come (hopefully including many fast approvals!)

Meg
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-01-01 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
He will put a residential address also when he lands. It won't be mine though, likely my grandparents address as we'll probley both stay there while he's around. But he's flying through another airport before he gets to our local one-so that'll be his US POE. He's got his UK lease agreement and his work papers as proof of ties to the UK. I've advised him to have all this and the 129-f packet copies in his bag but to, as you all say, tell the basics and at least he'll have that stuff as proof if they ask for it.
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-01-07 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visit To US Citizen
Hi everyone,
I'm in the UK now staying with my fiance but unfortunately my scheduled flight home to the US is on Tuesday-Jan 8th. He has two weeks off from work and wants to come over to the U.S. perhaps on Wednesday for us to be together a bit longer. He was going to fly to New Zealand to stay with his family during his work vacay but due to time constrictions he'd only have four days (waste of a flight, $, and he'll return more tired than when he left) where he'd get at least a week with me in the U.S.
So anyway, we're just talking about what he needs to guarantee entry on the visa waiver program, as he always comes in. I told him he'd need proof of ties to the U.K. such as rent papers and proof of employment. And he has copies of our whole 129-F packet including the NOA1. What should he tell them at customs/POE? Basically I told him he needs to prove that we are willing, want to, and are in the process of doing this process legally and he has no intentions of marrying me upon entry. Any suggestions, comments, experiences, tips-greatly appreciated! He hasn't been to the US since we've filed so we're just entering upon this situation now.
Thank you in advance,
Meg
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-01-07 06:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Info.
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Feb 20 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She would need to provide the same evidence to prove her income so letter from employer, tax info and pay stubs. The bank info is not really needed unless she is using assets.


Thank you! I also am waiting for a start date on my "dream" job. They are processing me right now. But I do have my copy of the contract I signed which includes their desire to hire me and my potential salary (which is so much more than what I make now!!). I want to include this as well.
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-02-20 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Info.
Hi everyone,
We haven't gotten our NOA2 yet but we did have a touch on Sunday and many other October filers have been approved so we think we're getting close. So I'm thinking a lot about the financial information that I will need to provide. I graduated from college in May of 2007 and have been working two jobs since Sept. and Oct. respectively. I make enough money now but because I've been in school for the past four years I have no tax evidence to prove that I NOW make enough.
I've asked my mother to cosponser as I know that she has more than sufficient income and can easily document this. I guess my question is, I know that my mother needs to include the I-134 as do I, but does she also need to include her recent pay stubs, bank information, letter on company stationary, etc. I'm assuming this is a yes because it's included in the paperwork directions. I just want to provide complete evidence that I have the financial background (as I know I do) to support him so as not to be denied. We've come too far at this point.
Any thoughts, suggestions, comments are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Meg

Edited by Meg and Grae, 20 February 2008 - 09:39 AM.

Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-02-20 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC to NVC to Embassy
Hi everyone,
Sorry if this topic has come up before. I'm just wondering what we do next. We received email approval on Friday 2-22-08. I know our petition now goes to the NVC but how do we know when they get it? And when it's forwarded to the embassy? Can we still check the status on USCIS.gov or is that done with the NOA2?
When I get the NOA2 hardcopy will there be other paperwork in it that I need to complete and send to my fiance in the UK? Or is it a list of what you need to send?
Sorry for the many questions. We're wondering what's ahead for us.
Thanks to all, Meg
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-02-25 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
QUOTE (CL79 @ Mar 2 2008, 02:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No worries, mate!


I just got a letter in the mail today from NVC saying that our packet would indeed be going to London and that it should be sent there within the next week. What a pleasant surprise-efficiency!!!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-03 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
QUOTE (CL79 @ Mar 2 2008, 01:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://travel.state..../info_3177.html

That's the contact information.


Thank you so much for all of the information. This is a HUGE help!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-01 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
QUOTE (CL79 @ Mar 2 2008, 01:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wait for a little while and then email NVC with your NoA1 receipt number and they will tell you exactly the consulate they have sent your petition to as well as your new case number.

All the best! Cheers.


Thank you so much. Do you have the email address? Or a phone number? Is this info. all on the USCIS site or no?
Thanks again for all the help!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-01 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Mar 2 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where does the beneficiary reside according to their G-325? That will be the embassy the NVC will send the petition to.


He lives in the UK and we did request the London embassy on our paperwork. I was confused as to the wording on the NOA2 as it said, "listed consulate." I was wondering where exactly it was listed. haha
Thank you guys for the good wishes!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-01 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresListed Consulate
This might be a stupid question but I think we all know how these little things pop up in our heads throughout this whole process! hehe
Anyway, I got my hard copy NOA2 in the mail today. And it says that the packet is being, "forwarded to the listed consulate." There isn't a consulate listed on the actual NOA2 so I'm wondering if they mean the consulate we requested on our paperwork. I'm just wondering if there is any where that I can check that they are forwarding it to London as my fiance has dual citizenship in the UK and New Zealand. Thanks!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-01 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginals to Embassy?
QUOTE (consolemaster @ Mar 10 2008, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't give them a letter, it'll only make it worse. Just totaled up the two jobs, find the total income, and place it on the derived income line. If they ask your fiancee where you got this from, the employment letter will be accepted. I helped someone on this before. The embassy accepted the affidavit.

Your mother need not write an affidivat. Use the form I-134 as well. Also, include the most recent tax returns or better yet, past three years. In the relationship part just put petitoner's (your name basically) mother.


Okay, thank you so much for the help. I'm sure with my mom's income and mine together (which are more than enough to prove support) they won't give us any hassle. Just trying to make sure I've got everything together and straightened out. Thanks again. Meg
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-10 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginals to Embassy?
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Mar 10 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Meg, for the interview the consulate will want to see the original, plus recieve a copy of the documents you mentioned above, for the BENFICIARY of the K1. So that means for your fiance. You've already sent copies your stuff to the processing service center in order to get the NOA2. The only thing you need to provide you fiance with for the interview is the sponsorship stuff.



Thank you all so much for the help. console, I've been wondering about this all as I have two jobs on top of W-2's that don't show the full year!! Any suggestions there? I was thinking I'd combine incomes (MY 2 jobs) on the affidavit with an * then do the calculations and explanations on a separate sheet. I know there is a part on the support letter that asks for relationship. What should my mom write?
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-10 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginals to Embassy?
Hi everyone,
Hope all is well. My fiance and I are finally moving through this process. He's received packet three in the mail and is working on that. I'm compiling my paperwork and all the things that the visa journey time line suggests mailing to him. I'm wondering-what originals do I need to send him? I've read that I can send him a cert. copy of my birth certificate and avoid mailing my passport. Do I need to send originals of cards, letters, etc? I'm just wondering because they should have my entire original I-129F packet. The cards are the only thing I can remember that I made copies of. That and my passport I guess.
Also, my mom is filing as our co-sponsor. I make enough money but because I just graduated from college, my W-2 for 2007 only reflects about 1/4 year thus does not show enough income. Anyway, what should my mother right on the Affidavit of Support as her relationship to my fiance. Is co-sponsor okay? I know this has been asked on the board before but I've never seen a real answer to it.
Thank you so much for all thoughts, comments, etc.
Good luck to all.
Meg
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-10 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI hate my job!!! Almost done with visa process.
QUOTE (SnowyTater @ Mar 30 2008, 04:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That sounds really fine to me, I don't think you'll have any problems with that at all. Even if you hadn't had a co-sponsor, the fact that you weren't lying when you filed or anything would make this OK.

I think it's probably a good idea for you to quit now. It's probably a lot better for you to quit and be trying to find a job you like better, and get settled down with all of that side of your life, before your fiance gets over here in the States. Because you guys are gonna have plenty to deal with without your looking for another job to add to that heap tongue.gif

Congratulations btw smile.gif Good luck with the interview.


Thank you for your responses! I agree, there is enough to worry about throughout this process without the stress of the job! Working somewhere that I don't like makes me grumpy and I know my fiance worries b/c he knows how unhappy I am at this job. It's not like I'm trying to lie or become unemployed, just looking for a better schtick. Thanks again!!
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-29 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI hate my job!!! Almost done with visa process.
QUOTE (Jomo @ Mar 30 2008, 04:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you have an interview for AOS, you will have to explain this and you will probably need all your mom's information as a sponsor.

I say as long as you are working that job when you file the paperwork, you are telling the truth and have nothing to worry about.



I was working it when I completed the paperwork and sent it to my fiance. I still am working it (and will have to continue through my two weeks notice.) But I did send my fiance my mom's complete information as a cosponsor.
I will look for another job as soon as I give my notice here and right now I'm working two, so at no point will I be unemployed or without income.
I've got no worries about the explanation and AOS will be a few months away for us still.
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-29 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI hate my job!!! Almost done with visa process.
Hey all,
We're in the final throws of the K-1 process. Our case is at the embassy, packet three is sent in, medical is done, we're just awaiting an interview date. I've sent my fiance all of the needed interview stuff including the financial information for myself and my mother who is co-sponsoring for us. I'm working two jobs and have sufficient income but not the back tax information (because I was a full time college student til spring of 07) so I've included my mom's information which is MORE than enough to meet the financial requirements. Here's my question: I am to the point where I HATE one of my jobs and don't want to wait for the interview to be over to quit. Can I give my two weeks notice at work and quit without worry as to the effect it will have on our paperwork? I'm just concerned as it's on my I-134 and my employer letter, pay stubs, etc. are also included.
Any suggestions.
Meg and GraeMaleNew Zealand2008-03-29 23:02:00
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