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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support Questions
That's great advice, thanks. I appreciate it so much.


For the visa it is allowed for someone other than the petitioner to provide sponsorship, however for AOS in the USA after marriage, YOU will be the primary sponsor, and you can use a parent as a joint sponsor.

If you have not been filing IRS returns while over seas, you may have to file a late one even for ZERO income, us citizens may be exempt from paying taxes on foreign income, but are not exempt from filing a return every year.

For AOS you will file I-864, and that form requires a copy of tax return attached to it, or a letter explaining why you were exempt from filing.

Check http://www.irs.gov/faqs/index.html


Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-05 15:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of Support Questions
I just have a quick question after reading the guides about the affidavit of support. It said on the forms that the U.S. fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but the issue is I have nothing at all (except a savings account here in England), I'm a student living in Great Britain, met my fiance during my studies and am moving back to Texas when we get his visa. I know that I can have co-sponsors, but what do I submit?

Both of my parents have agreed to be sponsors, my dad is self-employed, his tax return states that he made a loss last year but he owns around six residential properties, a lot of stocks and bonds, and is submitting a financial evaluation done by his CPA directly to the embassy (he doesn't want me to know how much he makes). Plus the required forms by the embassy.

My mom and stepdad are submitting a letter from their employer, their tax return and other supporting documents, again plus required forms.

What should I fill out? Do I fill something out even though I don't have much? I have a full-time job in England, and have managed to save about $9,500 in the last four months, though I know that doesn't meant the income requirement. Any help is much appreciated! I'm a little worried.

Edited by Krystina and Andy, 03 June 2007 - 04:47 PM.

Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-03 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?
Please let me know when you know. I hope the webssite hasn't been updated!! Never thought I would say that....Thanks!!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-05-17 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?

We got touched twice then waited over a week for the NOA2 email to come. Who knows what they do during that delay. Hang in there, its so worth the wait!


Aww, thanks. That's the kind of stuff I need to hear! I'm ok just so long as I know it's any day now. I'm checking it constantly, even at work! haha.

Thanks Jenny!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-05-16 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?

Sounds like someone at CSC is starting to look at your case.


Yeh, I know, it's exciting. Was just wondering how long it took everyone else from the second touch to the NOA2?
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-05-16 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs this normal?
Hi guys,

Filed in January, received NOA1 in Feb. Last week, we got "touched" twice, in two days...it's been over a week and nothing.

Is this normal? How did it happen for you?

Really tired of waiting to go home now...can't wait till we can get back to the U.S. Let me know how it went for ya'll.

Krystina x x
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-05-16 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHis police record...Hrmm.
Just in case someone every needs the same information in the future, Andrew rang Hampshire police, who said that it might/might not be on record, it depends on the individual force.

Also, a caution is not a conviction, and if you were cautioned, even if you appeared in court, you have not been charged with a crime, nor have you been convicted. You can call the data protection officer who can look up your records and tell you whether or not the caution is still on your record.

We are still answering yes to the arrested question, but am going to put in a letter explaining that it was a caution and not to do with selling drugs and women!


Thanks for the help. I understand the technicalities of the question, it's just so difficult to tick yes, seeing as how he has never sold drugs or been a pimp! It just makes it look like he is admitting to selling drugs or prostitution, when really, all he is admitting to is that he was arrested.

Oh well. I'm sure it's not the first time someone has had to look like a felon, and I'm sure he'll have the opportunity to clear it up, even at the interview stage. I wish it was separated in to two questions!

How do I pull a report and verify? Sorry, naive in matters regarding the police!

Hi,

Been reading up on the police records and certificates. Sadly, I did not realize that I could have ordered this a month ago, and I received our packet from the London embassy in the mail today. I have a question about his arrest record.

When he was much younger (but old enough to know better), he was arrested twice for being drunk in public. Once he was arrested because his mates were stealing flower pots from people's front gardens, he was cautioned and let go the same night, and the second was a bit trickier.

He was drunk, of course, and he threw a rock at some hecklers behind him and his friends. Well, being drunk, his aim was not at its best, and the rock hit and broke a store window. He had to appear in Magistrate's court, where he was cautioned because it was his first offence, and he paid a fine for the court costs and for the repair of the window. He's not sure if this is going to be on his record, but of course, we will just roll with the assumption that it is.
What do we answer in terms of have you ever been convicted, arrested or charged with any crime? He technically wasn't charged for anything, but he was arrested. I know it must seem self-explanatory, but I'm just trying to be sure.
It says exactly:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance(drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

Selling drugs and being arrested for breaking a window falls under the same category!

Any help is much appreciated...thanks x :help:


It sounds like a conviction to me. Your best bet is to pull a report and verify.



Even if he wasn't convicted, the question asks if he'd ever been ARRESTED OR convicted. And he's been arrested, so you've got to disclose it. Besides, it'll look worse if you don't answer yes, and they find out later about these events, it'll look like you lied about them, so it's always better to disclose.


Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-02 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHis police record...Hrmm.
Thanks for the help. I understand the technicalities of the question, it's just so difficult to tick yes, seeing as how he has never sold drugs or been a pimp! It just makes it look like he is admitting to selling drugs or prostitution, when really, all he is admitting to is that he was arrested.

Oh well. I'm sure it's not the first time someone has had to look like a felon, and I'm sure he'll have the opportunity to clear it up, even at the interview stage. I wish it was separated in to two questions!

How do I pull a report and verify? Sorry, naive in matters regarding the police!

Hi,

Been reading up on the police records and certificates. Sadly, I did not realize that I could have ordered this a month ago, and I received our packet from the London embassy in the mail today. I have a question about his arrest record.

When he was much younger (but old enough to know better), he was arrested twice for being drunk in public. Once he was arrested because his mates were stealing flower pots from people's front gardens, he was cautioned and let go the same night, and the second was a bit trickier.

He was drunk, of course, and he threw a rock at some hecklers behind him and his friends. Well, being drunk, his aim was not at its best, and the rock hit and broke a store window. He had to appear in Magistrate's court, where he was cautioned because it was his first offence, and he paid a fine for the court costs and for the repair of the window. He's not sure if this is going to be on his record, but of course, we will just roll with the assumption that it is.
What do we answer in terms of have you ever been convicted, arrested or charged with any crime? He technically wasn't charged for anything, but he was arrested. I know it must seem self-explanatory, but I'm just trying to be sure.
It says exactly:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance(drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

Selling drugs and being arrested for breaking a window falls under the same category!

Any help is much appreciated...thanks x :help:


It sounds like a conviction to me. Your best bet is to pull a report and verify.



Even if he wasn't convicted, the question asks if he'd ever been ARRESTED OR convicted. And he's been arrested, so you've got to disclose it. Besides, it'll look worse if you don't answer yes, and they find out later about these events, it'll look like you lied about them, so it's always better to disclose.


Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-02 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHis police record...Hrmm.
Hi,

Been reading up on the police records and certificates. Sadly, I did not realize that I could have ordered this a month ago, and I received our packet from the London embassy in the mail today. I have a question about his arrest record.

When he was much younger (but old enough to know better), he was arrested twice for being drunk in public. Once he was arrested because his mates were stealing flower pots from people's front gardens, he was cautioned and let go the same night, and the second was a bit trickier.

He was drunk, of course, and he threw a rock at some hecklers behind him and his friends. Well, being drunk, his aim was not at its best, and the rock hit and broke a store window. He had to appear in Magistrate's court, where he was cautioned because it was his first offence, and he paid a fine for the court costs and for the repair of the window. He's not sure if this is going to be on his record, but of course, we will just roll with the assumption that it is.

What do we answer in terms of have you ever been convicted, arrested or charged with any crime? He technically wasn't charged for anything, but he was arrested. I know it must seem self-explanatory, but I'm just trying to be sure.
It says exactly:

Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject of a pardon, amnesty or other similar legal action? Have you ever unlawfully distributed or sold a controlled substance(drug), or been a prostitute or procurer for prostitutes?

Selling drugs and being arrested for breaking a window falls under the same category!

Any help is much appreciated...thanks x :help:
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-02 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFeb filers touched and then nothing, who are u?
Hi guys,

My first NOA was in feb, I got two touches twice in a row and then didn't hear anything until we received the packet from the embassy through the front door this Saturday!!

There is hope...the system is just not working properly right now. Best bet is to call, that's what everyone advised but I never got through... Good luck!



Well Im number one. I was touched twice 14 days ago and now nothing.

Any more like me?



I recieved notice of NOA1 Feb. 2nd. I guess that counts as a "touch". Since then, nada, zip, nothing. Not that I really care or think about it very much or check for a touch all the time and read of all the NOA2 from Feb filers. Sighhhhhhhhhh, more patience.


Call NVC. You are quite possible further along than you think. We are not "formally" approved yet by the morons at CSC, but our papers are already in Manila.


Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-05 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAttention Feb filers still waiting for NOA2
Hi all!

Just to let you know for your sake, we didn't receive an NOA2 in the mail, haven't had a change on the website since our last touch which occurred May 8th, but today when the mail came, we received his packet from the embassy in London. So, this means without us even knowing, we were approved, the packet left CSC, went to NVC, and then on to London.

They sent all the medical interview stuff and forms, so I just wanted to let everyone know, I was manically checking the website every other hour, which hasn't even been properly updated. Still says "received and pending" even now! I just don't think they are updating the site appropriately.

Hope everyone hears about their case soon, if you already have, congrats as well!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-02 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview scheduled...now what!?
I am so very confused. We got our interview date in the mail today, and I have everything that they have listed on the forms, but I am so worried because as I read posts on here, I'm not sure what we are meant to bring?!

Do we need to bring the original packet that we sent off (the application), and include the original of the NOA1 and NOA2? ( I don't have them because even though they know I live here in London, they still sent them to my mom in Texas) It doesn't say anything about this on the forms they sent us, but I suppose we could get it together. Also, I read somewhere I needed to fill out another letter of intent, and he needs to take more evidence that we are a couple with him? I know it's best to be prepared, but it doesn't say this on the "What to bring to the interview" section of the forms, so I was wondering if maybe it was embassy-specific.

Also, I'm still a little concerned about my affidavit of support. As I said before, I'm a student in London and have been since I was 17, so I have nothing to show them, and I didn't file a tax return because I don't earn any money here (called the IRS just to make sure that was ok). My parents are his sponsors and they have done the forms and got letters from their employers etc. Will this be ok? Or do I need to fill out the form and get it notarized to show that I earn nothing?

Feel like I'm at the last hurdle but am struggling to hop over it...any help is much appreciated. I've been searching through the forums, but am just getting confused.
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-06-27 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting the date!
Thanks, I appreciate that. I'm not actually have the big expensive bridezilla wedding that I'm sure it comes off as, I want something nice for my family after three years of us being apart but not the whole shebang with the $3000 dress and lobster dinner! The thought of doing something so personal, like committing yourself for life to another person, in front of a bunch of strangers makes me shudder.

Ideally, I'd like to limit it to 50 close friends and families, but my parents have both been remarried for ten years, which means stepfamilies are now included in that term, "immediate" family. My mom is also one of 6 children, so imagine Aunts, Uncles, and their children and you're nearing that 50 target right there. Plus bringing all of Andrew's family over from the UK, we want to make sure that they have a nice time too.

Let me know if you have any advice on how to cut it down, I'd much rather spend the money on stuff for my new home.
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-18 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting the date!
Wow, so much good information. Thanks so much for your help, I realize I am just new to this and that you all are seasoned pro's and I appreciate all the help and time that you took out to answer my question. I've just got off of work, and I'm going to research the entire process today and see what route is right for us.

We will start planning our wedding when we get the visa. That-a-way we have a clearer time frame and can really look in to all the details and start booking the church.

To rebeccajo, I think it was a little harsh for you to tell me to concentrate on what I'm doing and not about my "big wedding". It kind of stung a bit and actually prompted another member to send me a personal message saying that I shouldn't worry about your comment. I was just asking advice on timelines and processes, not the way I should go about my life. I am very serious about my marriage, especially coming from a divorced family, and ensure you that I am fully aware of the lifelong commitment that I have agreed to enter with Andrew. But I'm also happy and excited, so I'm sorry if I declined to mention "first and last marriage" in my statements, I thought that it was a given.

In that same vein, thank you to Caladan, for clarifying my statement for me. It's true, I am a practising Catholic and from a religious family, and the thought of being married at the JOP first, and then having the "big wedding" is hard for me to accept, so first I'd like to try my luck with filing straight away and then going from there.

Thanks again for the advice, I hope I am able to help someone else one day!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-18 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting the date!
Thanks for the tips guys! Like I said before our date isn't set in stone so we'll file soon and see how it goes.

Sorry for not being clear, we are both in the UK right now. I have been living and studying here for my entire bachelor's degree and graduate this June. We went to visit in November, and only stayed for 10 days. I just mentioned it to clear up any questions about whether Andrew has been to the US yet.

As for there being too many people in our couple, we have to consider the financial burden we will be placing on our immediate family members because of flight costs and hotels. This is the first wedding for both our families (first one of the kids to get married), so it's needless to say it's an exciting time for all. Not to mention the terrible Dollar/Pound exchange rate that will reek havoc when paying for the wedding if it is in the UK. In the US, we'd get more bang for our buck, so to speak, so that's why we are keen on having it there. The flights would be cheaper for our parents and siblings as well. I appreciate your advice though!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-17 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting the date!
Nine months is definitely enough time to plan it. We both live in the UK and want to move back to Texas at the same time, so should we start paperwork now for a (tenative) September wedding?

Thanks for the speedy replies! That was great hehe.
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-17 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSetting the date!
Hi everyone, we're Krystina and Andy and we're lost in the abyss of immigration websites and forum topics. Forgive us for not trawling through the forum archives, but we just had a few questions we were sure that you guys wouldn't mind helping us out with.

We've been together for one year and have recently become engaged. I'm (Krystina) an American student in the UK, and Andrew is a Brit that I met here in my town around 18 months ago. Andrew and I travelled back to the US in November to do the whole meet the parents thing, and we decided to start our lives in America. Both sets of parents are thrilled, and it's set to be a traditional wedding.

We live together already, and aren't overly concerned about the visa process because we have the resources to hire an immigration attorney. However, this is what we need to know. Should we get married in the UK, or in the US?

My family is a big Catholic family in my town, so needless to say, it would be a Catholic wedding with a lot of people attending. Therefore, it makes sense to do it in the US. Andrew has a lot of family as well, so we could do it in the UK, but for financial purposes would prefer the US.

I can't plan a wedding in 90 days so is the fiance visa a no-go? I know I could chance it and set a date, but people's flights and hotel reservations would rely on this date. Not to mention the church, the caterers and all that jazz.

What's your advice? We can't compromise the quality of our wedding because of our nationalities. It just seems unfair. This is the first marriage for both of us.

Any advice would be brilliant. Thanks very much and good luck to everyone!

Krystina (leave it to the woman to sort it all out eh?)

PS: Trying to get a grip on the time frame as well because we have a dog to take with us, who has to be tested and immunized six months before his flights. Would ideally like to have the wedding in September and be in the US by late summer early autumn. My student visa ends this October.

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Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-17 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo quickies...

I believe if you look in the guides it will show you exactly how to fill out the G-325A. I don't remember off hand how to do it.

An attachment letter on how you met seems like it would be clear enough. Make sure to mention you've lived together since a certain date.

As far as evidence goes you could use pictures, any other bills at all that is in both your names or possibly show things sent to the same address with your names on them (even if its not together?). You can also send letters from people who have seen you together. Your parents, friends, landlord if they know you live together, etc.



Ok, sounds good. About the form, I did mention in my post that the example in the guides was the one I was looking at. I know that the G325A from can be used for a variety of applications, and in that particular example, it was ticked "naturalization". I guess with a K-1 you aren't filing for naturalization, so I suppose I'll keep my answer the same.

Thanks for your help, seems like I'm never quite finished with this thing!
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-27 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo quickies...
1) On the G-325A example form on this website, the example has the box marked "naturalization" but I'm just filing for the K-1, so do I mark "other" and then put I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance? I assume that's correct but don't want to chance anything.

2) We both live in Britain, therefore both of our addresses are here in Surrey. On the question, where does your fiance intend to live in the United States, we've put my mom's address because we will both go back there to house-hunt for a while after we get married. I mentioned it in my attachment letter on how we met, is that going to be clear enough or should I do something else?

Also, what evidence should I provide them. We don't have any plane/train/bus tickets because we met and live in the same town. I think I might be able to find a water bill in both our names, but my name is misspelled on it. I have pictures of us in the UK and in the US, what else could I do?

Thanks in advance...
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-01-26 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Confusion...NOA1

Thats what we are doing too. Lookign to get married around then. I just went around, talked to all the people (cakes, photos, reception) and explained the situation. They are all being really flexible (since we are doing it on a weekday) and said to just give them a call when we know a date. Once the visa is in hand, I have my list of numbers ready to call so it will hopefully get pulled together ASAP after that :) Good luck!!! You should make that October date, at least we better get our interviews by then ;)


Same here! Getting married on a weekday, didn't bother booking a Saturday...they love you if you are doing it during the week! I think we'll get it done, you can only remain positive right. It's just that our case is so traditional and what I would consider to be text book, I've got everything I need, but its just a case of them actually looking at it. We'll see! You just never know....good luck x
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-02-17 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Confusion...NOA1

While October sounds a long way away I would be careful about planning any wedding. A couple of RFE's or other issues and you may still be waiting for your NOA2 in Oct. I am not trying to be negative it is just there have been many people on here with wedding plans that they could not keep. If you make them, be flexible. You would best to wait in my eyes.


Thanks for the advice, I'm not anticipating any RFE's, as I'm sure no one does. It's a little more straight-forward for us, we met here in England, live together here in England, so we had plenty of evidence and what not. I didn't have to get together like flight details, emails and all that. As far as sponsors go, both my parents offered to be sponsors, both make enough money to do so comfortably, and we already have a down payment together for our first house. He doesn't have any criminal record, has only ever lived in England... but of course, you never know.

I think I'm going to stick with October, I cleared it through several forums, and everyone that replied anticipated that we were going to be ok with that. Of course, I have until April/May to confirm a place, and my cake maker, photographer and florist are all family friends, so they are on stand-by for me. It's late October, so we'll see.

Thanks again,
Krystina and Andrew
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-02-17 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline Confusion...NOA1
Ok, we got our NOA1 today. We looked at the TSC service times, which state that the average is 93 days. I understand our petition is now at CSC, but it says they are processing cases from July 2006? How quickly does this move? We are trying to set a wedding date for October, but we're just confused about the timelines. Some of the consular timelines say 204 days, is that from starting the app or from when you get the interview date notice? Realistically, what are we looking at from your experience, time-wise? We are together in England now, but I have to leave at the end of October. When i asked before, most thought that we would be there by then...what do you think?

Stressed! :help:

Thanks
Krystina and AndyFemaleEngland2007-02-17 14:14:00