ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPHONE BILLS
We only sent one phone bill....along with our other proof of an ongoing relationship.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2009-06-16 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance overstayed tourist visa
Her family wasn't on an I-20 were they?
bora boraFemaleBrazil2009-06-23 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBias against Brazillians
QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 24 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes they intentionally slow down brazilian applications, the usa can only handle so many hot women arriving on a k visa.



...hot men too ;)
bora boraFemaleBrazil2009-06-24 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 Documents for Interview?
QUOTE (Tom and Jasmine @ Jul 6 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When MY ATTORNEY was preparing the I-129f, I provided pictures, emails, and phone records. I knew nothing about the process so I did not keep copies.

I now realize that my fiancee will need these documents for the K1 interview (were waiting of Pkg 4). I can print pictures and emails, but they won't be an exact duplicate of what was included with the I-129. Would this matter?

I have a BIG problem with phone records because I have changed cell phone providers. I don't have copies of the call records and I assume if I call the company they won't have the information or will refuse to provide it.

My Fiancee is in China. She called the phone company to get a record of incoming calls, but the phone company can't or won't provide it.

Any suggestions?

I realize now that MY ATTORNEY has done nothing but fill-in the blanks on the forms. My knowledge of the process, time limes, and documentation needs, have come from VJ.



It's best if you provide a duplicate of the I-129 package. However, if you don't have it then you still need to send your fiancee other proof. That would be expected anyway to prove that you're still in a relationship since you've sent in your K1 documents.

At my husband's interview we took gifts, my ring, postcards, letters, and pictures that we had accumulated since the I-129. Do you have anything like that that she can take with her?
bora boraFemaleBrazil2009-07-06 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 and studying versus F-1 and marriage
I would say apply for one or the other, but not both. You may want to wait to find out if your fiancee will receive the student visa and study here. If not, then she can apply for the K1 and eventually go back to school (it won't take THAT long).

I don't think you'd want to apply for the K1 to cancel it and then reapply (if applicable) later on.


bora boraFemaleBrazil2009-07-07 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat address do i put
I would think since your parents address in the US is considered your permanent address then it shouldn't be a problem for you listing it as such. I believe there is a section to list your overseas address but still put KY as your home.
And_SamFemaleEgypt2009-08-06 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoke from USCIS


Anyone who receives their NA02 so soon is extremely fortunate & I wish the recipients happiness & luck in the next stage of the process.

But what really bugs me is the lack of organisation at USCIS. Some people say that case loads are processed in batches (relating to date received), others say not. Who really knows?

You would think that there would be a computer system in which received petitions are entered & from this, a report of 'old' cases would be flagged & investigated?? A prime example is Sara (Estadia) who has been waiting around 18 months for an approved petition!! You'd think that this would've been noticed there & looked into already!

It's just not right! I know these cases are few & far between on VJ, but we aren't ALL the petitions that go through USCIS. There could be lots more like Sara that are waiting this long!


MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-16 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoke from USCIS
QUOTE (motu @ May 16 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS is overall excellent - how to compare - look at other countries' immigration systems - Costa Rica sucks big time; Colombia - doesn't provide any information and every process is subject to change and change retroactively - India - you need to feed everyone with $$$ (Rupees actually) to get anything done. Perhaps a few European nations and or Canada may be better at this but USA is pretty good and above all you can approach your congressmen to help you; in other countries they will laugh at you if you asked them to help you with their bureaucracy (I know my own first cousin - a Member of Parliament who laughed at my brother for help - this was in India!)
So, before you complaint too loudly - look at everything else involved and you may agree that it's better than DMV or IRS or SSA or Medicare or etc. etc. etc. Good Luck



Says the person who got their NA02 in less than 2 months! star_smile.gif
MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-16 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoke from USCIS
QUOTE (kcrand @ May 16 2009, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MonkeyJuice @ May 16 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS made our lives a misery for months. I could never see the point in having a "customer service helpline". What customer service & what help???
The operators couldn't explain the delay in our approval & we got the standard "call back in 60 days" Sooooo frustrating. There is no-one to help when your case is delayed & you are told to wait. I seriously hate that word "wait" devil.gif

There's nothing worse than seeing other cases get approved in 2 or 3 months when ours was still sat there 9 months later!
There is no organisation in processing petitions, they are dealt with in random order.

Urgh I'm still angry about it, it was so unfair. I can say that the USCIS process mentally scarred us! mad.gif


The call back in 60 days.......... What is up with this? You receive an RFE, you respond to the RFE. My understanding is when you receive an RFE, all processing stops, ok, So when you respond to the RFE, and lets say it took you 15 days to respond to the RFE, that should only put you 15 days behind schedule. So if your first NOA was in early December, you received your RFE in late March, Responded in Mid April, (because of coarse you were with your honey in late march-early April, that should only set you back 15 days. So, Why are people that filed in January, February and even March being approved before your case is even looked at again?

And as far as compentence goes........ How about receiving 2 RFE's. One that actually is valid to your case, and the other requesting a divorce decree from two other people that do not pertain to your case. A letter with the incorrect RFE and explanation was mailed along with numerous phone calls. No-one at the Call center wants to hear anything, other than call back after 60 days. Why does it take 60 days to approve something that you have already looked at an verified that you only need a document?



We never even had any RFE's. At least that would have explained part of the delay..we just got stuck!


MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-16 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoke from USCIS

USCIS made our lives a misery for months. I could never see the point in having a "customer service helpline". What customer service & what help???
The operators couldn't explain the delay in our approval & we got the standard "call back in 60 days" Sooooo frustrating. There is no-one to help when your case is delayed & you are told to wait. I seriously hate that word "wait" devil.gif

There's nothing worse than seeing other cases get approved in 2 or 3 months when ours was still sat there 9 months later!
There is no organisation in processing petitions, they are dealt with in random order.

Urgh I'm still angry about it, it was so unfair. I can say that the USCIS process mentally scarred us! mad.gif
MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-16 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew and waiting
QUOTE (Cynthia&Simon @ May 19 2009, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi we applied in March for K-1 VIsa, my fiancee lives in the UK. We already received our first Notice and are awaiting our second. whistling.gif I don't really have any questions, but I do like that I have a place where I can vent about "HOW FRIGGIN' MUCH I MISS HIM" crying.gif and how tired I am of everyone asking me if he is marrying me just for his papers. I find it insulting, frustrating and dissapointing that I almost have to declare and explain our love. I honestly find that at times I am not prepared for this line of questioning. It feels as though I have to have some sort of explanation in the wings, besides we love each other and want to marry. I don't want to over-react to it, as I know and try to remember that it is coming from a place of love. So any suggestions? wacko.gif


This process requires a lot of determination & most of all patience. You may be one of the lucky ones & fly through the process.

It's strange how people are saying things like that to you. Everyone in US originate from immigrants (except the indians of course) so ask these people where their parents / grandparents came from!

Good luck good.gif
MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-19 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are Vermount taking forever and missing some people out completely?


Tell me about it!!! Unfortunately some of us get processed slower than others. There's no logical processing of petitions & it personally drove me crazy!
Don't worry, I know it's difficult to stay patient, but it's only been 4 months. You'll get your NA02 soon.

Good Luck! good.gif
MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-11 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa expiration


I entered US on 27th May & my I-94 expires on 25th August. We are getting married on 22nd August. WE left it late so that all our family & friends could make it to our wedding.

We will be filing AOS 24th August on condition we can get certified copies of our marriage certificate on that day. If not then we'll have to wait until we can get copies.


MonkeyJuiceFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-13 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopies of my passport
QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ May 19 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually included a actual original copy of my BC ... I was thinking more along the lines of them issuing a RFE as primary proof of meeting ... however the boarding passes there and back plainly show the dates when I was there ... with my name and all ... crosses fingers ... maybe I am just worrying too much hehe

I am in the process too (129F) so I am no expert but my opinion (like my 401k...worthless) is that you are ok. The BC proves you are a US citizen, the passport would only serve to show entering the country. The boarding passes/tickets should meet this requirement. Good luck
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-05-19 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopies of my passport
QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ May 19 2009, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually included a actual original copy of my BC ... I was thinking more along the lines of them issuing a RFE as primary proof of meeting ... however the boarding passes there and back plainly show the dates when I was there ... with my name and all ... crosses fingers ... maybe I am just worrying too much hehe

I am in the process too (129F) so I am no expert but my opinion (like my 401k...worthless) is that you are ok. The BC proves you are a US citizen, the passport would only serve to show entering the country. The boarding passes/tickets should meet this requirement. Good luck
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-05-19 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespackaging
QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ May 21 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't even waste your time or money ... they take it apart and make their own file anyway ... stack the papers neatly put the pictures in a clear ziplock and send it like that .. seriously they make their own file once they receive it.

Agreed, they will make their file the way they want. Fancy protectors/sleeves will just end up in the trash bin.
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-05-21 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorries about timeline and considering options, need immediate HELP!
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Apr 29 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mandahulusi @ Apr 29 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I got my I-129F package completed and ready to go but have some last minute reservations about sending it.

I consulted a lawyer yesterday, asking how long this process can take and she said it would take 8 months at the shortest and getting married on a tourist visa would be safer and quicker. The safer part, she argued, is due to the fact that she will be over here in the US anyways so there will be less people and paperwork involved that is going to travel to the other side of the world and thus, less can go wrong. The fact that she already has the tourist visa and she already visited me once with that visa and didn't overstay is another strong argument for this option.

When I asked her about the visa fraud thing, she said there is no way they can prove her intentions were to get married when she was entering the US and they usually don't even bother if you do it after 3 months she enters. This is the third (yes that's right, three in three in fact) lawyer suggesting me to go the "illegal" way and I'm very confused right now.
If you're willing to take the risk (potential risk being, removal/deportation, and/or ban from entering the US) then by all means - follow the 'guidance' of your attorney.

I know once I send my I-129f, there will be no turning back and the tourist visa option will be gone forever. And if after that, the K-1 visa takes like 10 months or even more to get issued, I would be very frustrated to have chosen this way. And as far as I can see from the other posts there are like infinite possibilities for stuff to go wrong so that the process takes longer and longer. That is something we cannot afford.

I'm in desparate need of help on this decision and the more confused I get, the later the process will start.

Another question I have about the timeline is that it says on the USCIS website that the timeline is case specific. Most of the couples I'm seeing here in this forum met on the internet, whereas I grew up in my fiancee's home country, we actually met in college and have been dating since. We even correspond in the native language of her country. So is it safe to assume that these facts might shorten the process? Your personal 'facts' will not shorten the process in any way - unfortunately.


PLEASE HELP!

Oh, one last question: Do I need to get my passport copy notarized? No - notarization is for signatures.

thanks


Do not walk.........RUN from this "attorney". The USCIS will smell visa fraud simply by assuming an attempt to circumvent the system. Do like we all here at this site and follow the rules........file a K1 or K3 and in a few months you will be rewarded with a approved petition. Try some fancy end run around the system and she will be banned and you will have a red flag following you for years. Just my opinion. Good luck which ever path you choose.
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-04-29 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Met My Fiance,,
QUOTE (TBoneTX @ May 10 2009, 01:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To determine whether there is anything in your pasts (plural) that could prove troublesome, absolutely consult a qualified immigration attorney. If, afterwards, there appear to be no problems, it is possible for you to complete the process yourself, without the usual delay and the definite expense of an attorney's help. If you are poor with details, following instructions, or generally reading accurately and interpreting literally, then outside assistance may prove desirable. I am one of many VJ members who will suggest in the strongest possible terms that you read the guides, in the links atop the forums.

QUOTE (tomi @ May 10 2009, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh one other thing [...]
Again: please read the guides.

I think you will find that many problems were caused by the ATTORNEY of the people who went that route. In my opinion (worthless like my 401k but that is another topic) the K1-K3 petitions and all the evidence required is not complicated nor impossible for the average person to accomplish (I am living proof!). STUDY THIS SITE and the examples and i will gladly put your petition against any attorney. save your money and have a good trip to see your fiancee.
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-05-10 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do i check status of I-129F
QUOTE (ashbibinyc @ Jul 10 2009, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i'm trying to find info on which website do i go on to check status of my I-129F. I have tried uscis.org but there is no option on where to look!!

Please Help!

thanks

The website is uscis .GOV not .ORG. You can register here.........

https://egov.uscis.g...HHCI1eohMuFkKjs

But be warned, do not be surprised if it is never updated. My 129F was approved 2 June 09 and I received the hard copy 797 on 8 June 09. The website STILL TO THIS DAY has my 129F "received and pending"!!!

Personally from my experience it will be a waste of effort and time. Just wait them out for the approval in the mail.

Good luck
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-07-10 05:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa lawyer?
QUOTE (swoozygirl @ Jul 12 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone feel that it would be best to hire a lawyer? How has it been doing this on your own? I am not ready to get one yet. but i am trying to inform myself with what is the best thing to do. So i am just trying to ask questions and see what i can find out.

You most certainly DO NOT need a lawyer. Everything you need to do is right here in the VJ guides. It is not hard but it is somewhat thorough and at times can seem overwhelming. Take 1 piece/step at a time and you will be fine. ask questions..........believe me, If I can do it, I am most certain you can!

Start with the " GUIDES" section.

Good luck
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-07-13 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter From Embassy
QUOTE (Westindy @ Jul 30 2009, 04:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Folks, today my fiance recieved a letter from the Manila Embassy and it stated the folowing:

This is in reference to your K1/K3 Visa case.

Your case is eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview. You may request an interview appointment date by calling the Visa Information Services at 1-909-101-7878 (from the Philippines) or 1-888-877-9888 (from the United States). There is a fee for calling the Visa information Services. You should complete all required documents and undergo the medical examination before your interview. It is important that you must have your complete documents; otherwise, your visa application will be refused or you may be asked to return for another appoinment.


Important Information:

Please Read and Follow all interview preparation instructions for fiance k1/k3 visa applicants located on the Embassy's web site at http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html. The instuctions contained at the website will inform you of the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

A consular officer will determine if you are qualified for a visa during the interview. However, if the officer determines that the documentation or information already provided is insufficient to establish eligibility for a visa, the officer may request the submission of additional documents or require additional information until the true facts of the case can be ascertained.

When calling the Call Center to schedule your appointment or communicating with the Embassy by telephone, e-mail, letter, or fax, always refer to your name, case number and visa catgory as they appear below.

Name:
Case Number:MNLxxxxxxxxxx
Visa Category:K1


Ok the problem with this letter is that we have not recieved our NOA 2 as of yet. So how can the case be eligible to schedule and interview. I will attempt to make some phone calls today and see where it get's me but as of right know I am extremely confused!! helpsmilie.gif


sounds like your NOA2 is MIA. the problem is most likely with the NVC. However you can do as the letter says....call the embassy after 1 week or so after the date of the letter (to ensure enough time to reach manila) and make her an appointment. the embassy will send you an email with her appt. time, case number etc. She can use that to enter the embassy for her interview.

The CFO people will require a letter of permission from her parents to marry you if she is 25 YO or under. It does not matter to them if you are going to marry in the states. This happened to us

good luck

gary9891MalePhilippines2009-07-30 05:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFirst meeting evidence
QUOTE (nathanp @ Jul 30 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a question that is also about proof.....i havent fount anything yet.but thought i would ask in this thread....i havent been able to go to the phils.do to some family financial problems.to make along story short.i have been talking to my fiance for the past 2 and a half years.originally i was to go there and bring her back here either thru k1 or k3 visa depending on how we felt when i get there.i would like to know if i was to file for the k1 without physically meeting her.but having letters,packages,emails,chats and things like that of proof of our relationship.would that be enough to get her here?or my only choice is to actually meet her and show proof we met?please try not to be so brutal.thanks

You need to meet, USCIS is very strict about that. Get a ticket the best way and price you can. Pension house hotels are very inexpensive in the PI. Take pics of you 2 together and come home and file your 129F. No need for a lawyer. If I can do it, anyone can......

good luck
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-07-30 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshi...
QUOTE (april_1981 @ Aug 3 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
please help me..i am confuse of everything..

we got our noa2 last week of july so why question is...what do i do next after we got our noa2...do i receive another letter or my fiance another letter from embassy?


pls pls help me..thank you and god bless

I can tell you what we did just 2 weeks ago..........

I received my NOA2 and shortly later my NVC letter in the mail. The NVC letter said the 129F was approved and the petition would be forwarded to the embassy in Manila within a week. I waited 10 days (including a weekend) and called the embassy using the 1-888 toll number (18 USD$). I waited that long just to be sure the petition had time to get to the embassy. The phone line was super clear and I asked the operator if I could schedule a visa interview (K1). She said absolutely and asked several questions, her name, the petition number (MNLxxxxxxxxx from NVC letter), her birth date etc. the operator will give you several dates to choose for the interview. after you pick a date, the operator will send you an email with all the details. She just needs to show the email (forward to her) and NOA2 copy and ID to enter the embassy for her interview. Just go 1 week early before interview for the CFO, medical exams, BDO visa fee etc. Oh my fiancee did finally get the embassy letter in the mail, after she had her interview!

If you don't have the NVC letter yet you might want to call them and see if it has been forwarded.

Hope this helps
gary9891MalePhilippines2009-08-03 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129 question please help
QUOTE (fayebabe2008 @ Aug 8 2009, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my i-129f has been aproved, i looked over the guides at the top and it says nothing about filling a i-824 to continue the process on my k-1. but when i got my i-797 that it has been aproved it says i can file my i-824 to send it to NVC. what im needing to know is do i need to file form i-824 to continue the process or just send the docs to my fiance and the process will still continue without the i-824?

thanks


We just completed our journey in Manila and I never used that form (or even heard of it till now). Send your fiance the 2nd package (I-134) and call the embassy after 10-12 days after you received the 797 and schedule the interview to a date you like. Fiancee goes 1 week early for the CFO, Medical and pay the BDO visa fee. Then to the embassy with all the NSO papers (b-cert, police clearance, cenomar etc) for the interview


gary9891MalePhilippines2009-08-08 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermount Service Centre at the Moment
So how's VSC doing now?
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-05-17 03:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I get a log of phone conversation from Skype
Glad to help.

Also might wanna consider getting skype unlimited country (US). Its like 6 USD for 10,000 minutes a month to all landlines and mobiles in the US AND you get a complimentary local US number your SO can call you on. Just make sure to select one in their state close to their county. They get charged local fees for calling you and you receive the call on your computer.

Its also a good way to establish phone records cause then you get the official skype monthly records you can download from skype.com showing the numbers you call, time, date, duration and your local number will show up on your SO's monthly phone bill as well. Pretty damn good deal for 6 bucks a month, I'd say.


Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-17 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I get a log of phone conversation from Skype
I use Skype Call Exporter.

Link is in this thread.

Worked for me.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-16 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName change after you get married
This is great news. I keep hearing how we shouldn't apply for SSN with married name and shouldn't do the AOS with married name. Not sure why though. I even heard you cant get an SSN once you change your name in marriage until you get your green card. So many mixed stories.

How long on average does it take to get your marriage certificate? I know there's a special way to speed it up but not sure how exactly.


Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-18 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 while living abroad
Oh, apparently we have a forum on DCF as well. Didn't know that.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-29 01:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 while living abroad
No, legal resident basically means you can legally reside there in that country without being a citizen of it, basically what you have.

You should be good to go on DCF, I would double and triple check with embassy on requirements for DCF there beforehand, before settling on that option alone, some consulates have different requirements.

As for joint everything, well that was intended after the marriage bit. Like when you are living together after marriage etc. Its not expected to have joint things before marriage. Basically acting like married couples do who wanna share everything. If I'm not mistaken, there is a way to open bank accounts in US overseas, you could look into that for joint bank accounts, or simply just open one up there. Either way, I'm not well versed on stuff like that since I'm only engaged at this point.

Keep all the proof of a valid relationship as well. Also if I'm not mistaken, people applying for AOS (adjustment of status form K1/K3 for green card) have also used affidavits from people they know stating the genuine nature of the relationship etc. Things married couples use can range from joint tenancy leases, joint bank accounts, insurance, joint memberships, joint bills but in your case, since you're planning to relocate back to stateside, it will be abit tough and redundant to opne all those there.

My suggestion is contact embassy on requirements for DCF to expand your knowledge on the option and then try searching these boards for DCF topics, maybe some others can shed some light into it. As I know, it is the easiest(less paperwork) and fastest way to get to go stateside with you.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-29 00:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 while living abroad
Hi,

I'm not sure about the K1 while living abroad thingy but since you mentioned living in Japan and such, you might wanna consider filing DCF. You have to be a resident, although on some websites, I have read you have to have lived there at least 6 months. Not sure exactly what the circumstances are.

But if you surpass that requirement and are willing to marry, traditionally DCF is faster than K1 and K3/CR-1. Takes about 3 months I believe, sometimes less. Only problem if I remember correctly is if they deny you at DCF, you cannot appeal unlike the rest. So if you do decide to do it, make sure you have joint bank accounts, joint leases, joint insurance etc to prove real marriage beforehand.

Just putting that idea out there.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-29 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopies of the emails and chat logs
Well, MSN chat logs are saved as a text file for me, so no logo etc there, just words.

Mushy stuff was left be, as for the naughty stuff well, I just cut it off and put there <censored>. A few sentences leading up to the hanky panky parts hint at it so its pretty logical what will come next. We chose to edit it out for privacy reasons. Its meant for the two of us, not some stranger.

Emails were printed directly from yahoo, hotmail etc with their logo and no editing out.

That pdf idea sounds good, might look into it later.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-29 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got layed off ,, K1 pending now what???
True, but those were dating ads etc Craigslist killer.

It is still a good source of local information if you know how to sift through the con artists/fakes. Pissed me off when some of these folks were even harassing the apartment/housing section.

Besides, how can you fake a transportation job?
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-30 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got layed off ,, K1 pending now what???
Sorry to hear about this.

Have you tried looking on craigslist for jobs? No idea which part of Kentucky you are from but saw a few transportation jobs listed there.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-30 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the hardest part
The idea of one person deciding your fate terrifies me.

The red tape and documentation was fine, even though official government forms freak me out and I get paranoid of making mistakes. (Had been obsessing over getting an RFE over 'N/A' as opposed to 'none' answers). Had front loaded the petition after reading horror stories about asking for more proof but not wanting to accept more proof when its waved under their noses scenarios.

The separation is handable. After being in a LDR for over 4.5 years, you learn how to survive and focus on goals to keep you sane. Not knowing anything is horrible. Been close to 2 months and we don't even show up on the USCIS case tracking website, so no touches for us.

The worry is the worst. Worrying about all the what ifs. Holding your breath for 6 months or however long it takes incase some hurdle comes up out of the blue. Its like driving blind folded. Not knowing when you'll reach your destination and holding your breath with the constant nagging worry that you'll hit something along the way.

Another hard thing is taking whatever is natural in the relationship and forcing it to be unnatural for the sake of proving your case. Documenting your relationship for proof as if it was a specimen for a science lab instead of a beautiful, natural thing that should just be left alone. Its just ironic that they want proof of a bonafide relationship but the act of gathering and submitting that proof makes things less natural than a real relationship would be. It's like taking a wild flower, putting it between a book and drying it up to place it in a frame so it can be analyzed and scrutinized. When it should just be left out in the wild.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-07-02 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat next?
I started my police cert after NOA1 bearing in mind it takes 1 to 2 months to process and send back. Since its valid for 6 months (although I heard in some, a year), it should still work for an interview.

Also made a checklist of things to bring for the interview so we know what kind of things we're looking out. Mapping it out in tangible form makes it a lot easier than keeping it all jumbled up in your head.

Requested a tax transcript for 2008 taxes. Informed the co-sponsor ahead of time so they have some courtesy time to mull over the finer details.

Took some vaccines ahead of time. My Hep B and Help A apparently wore off, so I started those series with an actual record of vaccines this time for the medical later. Have MMR lined up next since its required by my embassy.

Made a conscious effort to start collecting 'continued relationship proof' such as taking out one chat log per month, saving phone records and bills per month, saving emails per month starting from the month the K1 was sent.

I even called the panel physician clinic ahead of time to make sure it was still there and operation and snuck in a few questions to the nurse on the standard procedures laughing.gif You know how the internet often retains outdated information.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-06-30 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 and Packets
Grats on the check and welcome aboard.

1. Not sure how they get NOA1 date before check clears. We got our NOA1 date before receiving the hard copy by looking at the date issued on the letter. That's why we have a NOA1 and NOA1 hard copy received. I doubt you can check online status before receiving the hard copy of NOA1 because your number is only given in that hard copy and the website requires the number.

2. Never heard of a packet 2. http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=London
UK portal, it issues packet 3 and 4. Malaysia also only issues packet 3 and 4. So I would assume, packet 2 is non existent.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-07-16 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 - California vs. Vermont
What makes no sense is despite making us wait that long and knowing it's a natural thing to want to see your SO/fiance/husband, they make it nearly impossible to visit them in the states while waiting due to the filing.

It's damn near sadistic.

The fact that the papers have been filed should be proof enough that things will be done legally and no shenanigans will occur. Why on earth would someone file a K1 or K3CR-1 and then elope in US and risk a permanent ban? That's idiotic. No one with half a brain cell who set their mind to doing things the legal way would do it so if anything, the mere existence of the petition should be a guarantee the beneficiary will go back to home country and complete it.

They should allow separated couples and families to visit each other during this process after making it so long and drawn out. The way things are now is just plain cruel to human nature.

Edited by Leo&Farah, 16 July 2009 - 12:07 AM.

Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-07-16 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe I-129F package?
As far as I know, keeping an exact replica of the package sent is to ease any problems incase of an RFE, so you know exactly what is missing and what they are asking for.

Insofar as what your fiance must have at the interview, logically since the embassy will have the documents required directed from the service center through NVC, there is no real need to produce an exact replica to hand to them. If anything, the replica at that point in time is to familiarize your fiance with your details on the G-325A and I-129F for questions that may be asked at the interview. ie. Where does he work, when did he start working there, what is his address, what is his mother's name, what is his father's name etc


As for what the fiance must have at the interview that is already in the initial petition is an updated letter of intent to marry from the USC, probably original documents like the USC birth certificate/passport (not 100% sure on this), divorce papers etc.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-07-18 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor?
Thanks for the heads up. good.gif
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-07-18 13:18:00