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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of on going relationship
Another cheap alternative that documents calls, duration, date and numbers is skype unlimited country.

We've been using Skype for years but unlimited country only recently came out middle of last year. Basically, for about 6 USD, you can call any mobile number in the country of your choice (some countries only allow landlines but US allows mobile numbers) from your computer using skype. It also includes a local skype number in the country you chose so your SO can call your local number from his/her mobile which will be received as a call on your computer with local charges to his/her bill.

It says unlimited but the fine print says something like 10,000 minutes a month. Which is plenty good for 6 USD a month. In any case, my skype local number gets printed on his monthly phone bill and there is a monthly skype call history you can download and print.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-16 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with G-325A form please!
Glad to help =)
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-17 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with G-325A form please!
That's strange, I didn't have that problem with inputting the years in my G-325A. I'm using the form that says on top right, Exp. 05/31/09 and on bottom right Form G-325A (Rev. 07/14/06)Y. On the USCIS website, it says the current edition is 7/14/06.

Maybe you need to update Adobe Reader? I'm using Adobe Reader 9.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-16 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresScared
I can't help you with the POE entry questions but I can tell you how I am coping.

We've only been apart 20 days and it feels like months already. What I've been doing to cope is helping him do the fiance petition, going through everything that we can possibly need. And its still going on, we've been working on it two weeks now. So that keeps me occupied and makes me feel less helpless and more like I'm doing something to be together again as soon as possible. I've been researching everything up till the AOS stage so I KNOW what to expect and to fill my time while cutting down any delays that could be caused through ignorance.

When I run out of things to do and obsess over regarding the petition, I make plans with him about the future. Planning the future takes away some of the sting and keeps me happy cause I have a goal. The trick is to do things that makes you feel less helpless. Going to work to save up money for the honeymoon and marriage later on etc. Keeping myself occupied with a goal in mind. All those things have helped. Sitting at home and doing nothing will just make you go crazy and drive him crazy during the 6 month wait.

We stay in contact everyday, I can hear his voice everyday, a few times a day via skype or phone. There's web cams for seeing each other. It isn't the same, its not even close but it helps a lot.

And depending on which service center you file at, it might not even take 6 months though 6 months is the ballpark figure. I've been seeing some CSC getting approved in 1-2 months lately. Been hearing that Dec 2008 VSC applicants are 50% done which is 5 months and some VSC have been getting approved in 4. Of course, expect the worse cause its easier to accept that over disappointment so 6 months is a safe bet.

Make plans, go to work, make money, save for the future, make more plans and don't forget to not lose sight of each other with the things that make you shine as a couple amid the chaos that is K1.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-17 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFED UP!!!!!!
Sorry to hear you had such bad luck. 13 cents jeeze. If it wasnt so important and people's lives were at stake, the irony would be funny. In this case, its a 'JUST MY LUCK' case.

Good luck with the birth in 6 days, can't say much about that since I haven't had any yet.

Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-18 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow much does the whole journey cost
"I'm going to Disneyland!"

Guess the movie its from and get a cookie tongue.gif
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-21 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Name Problem
We added a continuation sheet, labeled in with the form name and number of the question and signed/dated it. Just an update on the solution.

And hi LukeLyn09! Yes to long #### addresses. tongue.gif
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-24 00:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Name Problem
Hi, I'm not sure what exactly to do about this. Farah has 5 names and her first name wont fit in the box to print legibly. There is a plus sign next to it indicating more words that cannot fit as is. I'm afraid that if I print it, it will get cut off and won't be complete.

The same issue is arising with her address in that it doesn't fit and there is a plus sign. I'm afraid that if I can't include her full address, packet 3 won't be properly sent to her or might get lost in the mail. Which address do they refer to when sending packet 3? Question 15 does not ask for a postal code so there seems to be no way to provide them with her complete address.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Leo
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-05 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressent in initial K1 packet couple months back
Send the duplicate package to your fiance in the foreign country. Send an updated letter of intent with a date closer to the interview. A copy of the NOA2 once you receive it. The embassy may require original documents sent at petition stage.

Get the beneficiary to obtain a police certificate.

Gather proof of continuous relationship from now till interview to be presented at interview.

Gather supporting documentation for the I-134. If you need a co-sponsor, have them gather information needed for the I-134. ie. Pay stubs, letter of employment, 3 years tax returns, bank statements.

Translate all foreign documents needed at interview. ie Birth certificate, police certificate.

Most of it is here at the bottom of the page.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-24 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
The guides recommend two separate sheets but I have read where some combined it into one letter with two signatures. Not 100% sure on it, try doing a search on the forums. Maybe someone can confirm this.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-24 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A employment history question
Hi hi,

Well I would list the Target stores separately along with their respective addresses. If I recall they do identify each store with either numbers or towns ie 'Town A's Target'. In any case, better to be safe than sorry. If there's too much to fit into the form, an attachment is less work than an RFE or headache that comes if they find out you didn't work at Target HQ and all that #######. We're already on the stand, having to prove the bona fideness of the relationship. Not being 100% truthful (even if for simplicity sake) would work badly against credibility.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-25 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa application after B-2 Tourist visa denial
I got denied once. So he came down here instead of trying again.

The CO had practically made up her mind about denying before I even opened my mouth.

"Why do you want to visit the states?"
"To visit my boyfriend-"
*interrupt* "What does he work as?"

I had so much more to say but the fact that she had interrupted me at the first sentence pretty much gives it away. I wouldn't have had the nerve or heart to try 4 times. How long between each denial, by the way?

And as a frame of reference, she denied me because we had never met before and I didn't make enough at my job. Owning a house here didn't matter to her. My family here and ties here didn't matter.

I don't think Malaysia is a high fraud country either. Everyone told me I had been too truthful, blah.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-25 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
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Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-29 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
Amen to that.

It would be nice to finally exhale and relax after AOS before being plagued by more paperwork for removal of conditions. Sadly, that's a long, long way away from now. I'm just worried about how to coordinate the wedding and AOS in 90 days while having time and presence of mind to finally have a 'natural' relationship pace being in person. Seems like an oxymoron to me.

So much to do. Paperwork, flight arrangements, paperwork, packing, paperwork, wedding arrangements, paperwork, adjusting to life there, paperwork, AOS. Pregnancy will seem like a walk in the park after all this.

Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-29 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
I'm pretty sure the police certificate you need for the interview later at the embassy will have to be recent, like within a 6 month frame. Not entirely sure but I think I read that somewhere so its common practice for people to get their certs after their NOA2 to make sure its up to date.

And sounds like you have a firm grasp on what's needed and are just sweating the small stuff like I do, for lack of things to do.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-29 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
You sound as meticulous and frugal as me.

I had made sure to read the RFE thread to learn from other people's mistakes/experiences.

As such, I made sure to include pictures of him with my family as I read someone got denied for lack of it before. I made sure to include all pages of his passport incase his birth cert didn't suffice for identification since there is a 'short' and 'long' version and his birth cert doesn't have a back page. I also included my (beneficiary) birth cert and passport photo page as I saw someone got an RFE for the beneficiary BC even though it wasn't needed at initial filing.

I also checked the versions of the forms to make sure they wer'nt outdated (seems like G-315a expires May 31st). Had my birth cert translated.

As for planning ahead, I have info ready to get the police certificate and a list of immunization shots to take while waiting so we have less hassle at the AOS medical.
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-28 23:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
We are not using a lawyer.

VJ is full of folks that know enough to walk you through the whole process.

Of course, if your situation is complicated, that's an entirely different matter altogether. For us, we have no previous marriages, no children, no criminal records, we're fresh as newborn babies, so it should be pretty straightforward and a lawyer wasn't needed in our situation.

And glad to help. =)
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-28 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow exactly does the whole I129F application will look like?
This might help.

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In preparing your packet, please take note of the following:

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Do not use binders or folders that cannot be easily disassembled.
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Use ACCO fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
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The use of tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. The tabs should be placed on the bottom and not the side for ease in filing.
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Avoid using heavy-duty staples; instead use ACCO fasteners or heavy clips.
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Avoid submitting originals unless specifically required. Avoid submitting oversized documentation when possible.


I had included 20 pictures of us together. 3 FULL chat logs from each medium we used (they go for pages and the naughty stuff is censored) so they get a general feel on how we communicate, 10 emails (5 from him, 5 from me) over the course of our relationship, 3 webcam chats screen shots of each various chat clients we use and telephone records.

Its not needed, all that's needed technically is proof of having met in 2 years but I front loaded just incase. All that stuff will later be sent to the respective embassy.

I saw a pic of someone from VJ that had sent in their petition. They had two hole punched the top part and had little tabs on the bottom of the page for easy referencing as per guidelines from USCIS.


Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-28 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVERMONT vs CALIFORNIA
Yah, I've read few non-expedited approvals on the Jan VSC thread. Some saying they got approved in as little as 3.5 months! I will be joining the queue next month but this is good news!
Leo&FarahFemaleMalaysia2009-04-25 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1 million questions with my Fiance from France
QUOTE (Ed+Cindy @ Apr 24 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, well then, knowing what I know now....I would just marry today...try to get the certificate asap (depending on the state/county you can have it in a day sometimes). Prepare the AOS paperwork over the weekend and hopefully get it in the mail next week....that's what I would do if it were me.


I replied in the AOS forum but that's what I'd do as well (I also adjusted from VWP, also decided at the last minute!), send the AOS ASAP and to be on the safe side, don't leave until the GC arrives.

Jon&LindseyMaleWales2009-04-24 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me, I am marrying an eu citizen
Payxibka is right, she cannot enter the US as a tourist on the VWP (whether married or not) with the intent to stay and adjust status. Slovakia residents do not require a visa for visits (as they use the VWP) but they still need visas for permanent immigration. It is visa fraud to enter on the VWP with intention of staying and adjusting status, not just visiting and leaving before the 90 days stay expires.

Your choices are either to file for a fiance visa (K1) now, which takes about 6-8 months and allows her to enter, marry you in the US within 90 days and then file to adjust status and obtain a green card, or else marry in the US when she visits next, she leaves before her authorized stay expires and you file for a K3 or CR1 spousal visa, which I understand takes a little longer to process, but gives her a green card immediately on entry to the US. Check out the guides for more info on both processes. With the spousal visa, you may be apart a while longer, but she will immediately be able to work when she arrives, vs the K1 may be shorter, but she will have several months of being unable to work and you have the additional AOS process. She should be able to visit you during either visa process, just have her bring proof that she does intend to return to Europe after her visit (eg letter from employer, mortgage/rental agreement etc).
Jon&LindseyMaleWales2009-05-10 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDO i need to hire an attorny to apply for k1/k3?
Hi
Do yourself a favor as you seem like you are a wise person. DO IT YOURSELF.
You will have extra money to go visit your sweety ..
Jessica CarlMaleColombia2009-03-31 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with best way to bring filipina to the usa
Steve if she can travel meet her .. This is most important thing at this point..
Meet somewhere in between perhaps another country .,,

Jessica CarlMaleColombia2009-04-13 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there some where I can go to see ??
QUOTE (Theglassguy @ Apr 30 2009, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think i have seen some one on the forum say theere is a place to check? Its 30 days today and me and my girl have another 4 maybe 5 maybe 7 months to go crying.gif Oh god I miss her so.



We all feel this same pain..
Keep busy ! You are not alone..
Jessica CarlMaleColombia2009-04-30 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical vaccinations
Hi
Herre is the site link.
Just look under N01 wating for N02 should see you name there ..
Good luck
Carl
http://cse.ssl.berke...vjdata/vsc.aspx

I just checked the list you are there on it..

Jessica CarlMaleColombia2009-04-06 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVERMONT vs CALIFORNIA
Hi
I going to visit my girl in May hope this helps me to deal with wating ,,
But its so terrible for us not just to be with are loved ones ..
I feel everyones pain ..
Bless Us !
Jessica CarlMaleColombia2009-04-16 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi feel that my life is finishing now
If you were interviewed and they asked for proof of income, then this is all you need to worry about at this point. Tell your fiance to send you the proof of his income they need as they told you to do.

I think you are referring to an Orfi, correct? My fiance and I have one and he is from Egypt. We also filed for a K-1 and when asked at his interview if he has an Orfi, he will say, yes. I would say most who apply for a K-1 visa in Egypt, has an Orfi, as you can't live together without one. This is NOT a legal registered marriage.. therefore you are NOT married in the eyes of the U.S. Government.

The Embassy always knows the customs of the country they serve and Orfi Marriages are known by those who interview as an unregistered, non legal marriage. It's nothing more than a piece of paper saying you two are married, to satisfy the police.. if you were stopped while out together and the manager where you rent your apartment.

Unless you went and had your Orfi registered, you are not to worry about the email. You didn't go to your government and register it, correct? If so, i'm not sure about this as i'm only familar with unregistered Orfi's. I'm also speaking for Egypt only, as I don't know anything about the country you're going through, but "Hot Guy" i'm sure understands and can give you good advice.

Good luck and just keep asking what you need to know as that's what we're here for. good.gif
My MohammedFemaleEgypt2009-02-17 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to cancel a k1 petition from the philippines
hello , i have a question to ask, a friend of mine here in the philippines got her fiancee k1 petition approved, and she just got her letter from the embassy to schedulle her medical and interview, the problem is that her fiancee does not want to go foward with the visa, and has terminated their relationship, my friend wants to know how to cancel the petition and is the petitioner require to call or write to anyone? my friend is concern that if this petition is not cancelled, it will cause her problems in future relationships with the us embassy here in philippines.

thank you.
jab1976MalePhilippines2009-02-23 01:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy would my case be delayed?
my k1 noa#1 is from 3/18/08, i have been waiting for a year now, i just got the same letter that you got on the mail yesterday, and it said the same thing. funny thing is that i have no criminal background check.
jab1976MalePhilippines2009-03-13 04:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOK, K1 Petition was approved, but Now I don't want to use it
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Mar 11 2009, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I even had a USEM Manila Embassy Visa interview scheduled. I did call and cancel the Embassy interview. I sent (non-notarized) duplicate explanation letters to the USCIS, NVC and USEM . Since the K1 petition was already approved, cancellation is not applicable, right?

I think I met a better, more responsible Filipina, and will likely want to petition her instead. I will probably go visit her in Phils in 2 months. Too many red flags of a train wreck on the first girl, So I had to cut my losses with her and move on!

Will my previous K1 petition slow down the process of getting the NOA1 on a new petition? I do expect RFE initially for an IMBRA waiver, but beyond that, will my new petition be held up? Thanks for your input. I was reading the recent threads on cancelling K1 Petitions not yet approved, but since mine was approved for a girl I no longer want, I am unclear how this effects a new K1. Thank you for your responses. biggrin.gif

Your Sick!!
Mrs.WalkerFemaleJamaica2009-03-12 06:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about length of courtship affecting CO decision
Unfortunately, I don't have much that would help you for your particular area, but I still wanted to wish you good luck! You seem like a nice person, and I hope everything works out for you. I wish I could help, but I think it would be wiser for me to keep my mouth shut and not give any potentially incorrect information. ("If you can't say anything smart, don't say anything at all", right?) Good luck!
LDoraFemaleCanada2009-03-01 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground Checks, How Long?
hmm.

Do you think, because my fiance works for the Bashkortostan government in russia, that it could be holding up our security check? Don't see how or why, but maybe because our file was hit with a red flag because she works in the government?? I don't know. haha
ndalessandroMaleRussia2009-02-25 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotice of Action
good luck to the rest good.gif
favorme4uFemaleSingapore2009-04-12 04:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase status.
here is the link;

https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/index.jsp

try to click it says ONLINE then enter your case/receipt # on that box, even you didn't create your account yet still you can view your case status but the better if you have your account on USCIS site, less update if you didn't sign up. Just try.
favorme4uFemaleSingapore2009-04-22 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS update
Hi,

I filed for a K-1 in February. I never received a letter from USCIS.
I called and was told that they are scheduled to start processing my
application on 4-23. So I have been logging into my account everyday.

My question is. When I log into my account on USCIS. I noticed for
the last two days. The date has been changed in the last updated column/
to that days date.

Does this mean that they are working on my application or just that
I logged into the account

Thanks,
Ed




RuemonstMaleRussia2009-04-29 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage

i was expecting on to have my annulment decree before my interview but then just got have small problem waiting for my decisions i supposed to have my decision last month..but the judge got sick she can't do her work for releasing the decisions...

They approved my application for petition... by NVC.. but the embassy embassy give me headache..
b'coz the consular woman didnt give me help of instructio to what i can do then...

so no idea if ever i have my annulment decree but im clue less about what is the best thing i can do...

So someone told me to apply for another application for petition include my annulment decree right...and i think they we're never looking for any evidences.. so i was just asking is it ok if i file my new application next month? or i need to wait 6 months? unsure.gif

Please give me an answer unsure.gif
MadzCarl2008MalePhilippines2009-02-06 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
Hi..

We are hoping to receive the devorse decree this month i was trying reseting my interview for 3x..
and i cant reset it on the date of my interview..so i was hoping and trying to get some instruction to what i can do,
but the sad thing is they denied me crying.gif

I just wanna say thank you for the feedback... so if ever i file for another application for petition do i need to gathered again all
my documents b'coz the embassy took all my recent documents..so i have no new to add as evidence..

one more question is... is there any months or time line before you applying for another petition after you got denied? or you can apply the
new petition anytime?

tnx again!
MadzCarl2008MalePhilippines2009-02-06 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
[/size][size="6"]First of all i just wanna say hello to anyone there! i just really need your opinion right now,
i am not lucky like the usually people who got there chance to have a visa...

My Problem is i have my previous marriage before and now i am waiting for my decisions to come this month... But the woman in consul whose interviewing me today she's was denying my papers... she never give me a consideration to wait my decision this month...
So i just wanna know what is the best way that i can do once i received my decision..b'coz the embassy didnt give me an instruction to what i do then
if ever i have my decision from the court... if am i going to apply for new application for petition? or am i going to send the copy of my decision to the USCIS or Appealing for my case.... they we're just told me once my previous marriage not terminated they will never give me a visa thats it...and returned my passport, so no clue about any instruction..

My boyfriend and i we both deppresed about this things happen to us..please kindly give us some advise ..ill wait for your kindly feedback and reply
Godbless all!!

thank you..

MadzandCarl

MadzCarl2008MalePhilippines2009-02-06 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican woman marrying Brazilian Man...help


You had an approved K-1 visa for an Australian fiance, now you are applying for Brazilaian who is currently an illegal in Spain and was an illegal in the UK for three years?
Just my opion but I think there will be a problem with this one.
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No... that is another woman. I appreciate all of your feedback , although its left me feeling a little pessimistic about this situation. this is how the system works sad.gif
Btorr04FemaleBrazil2009-03-04 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican woman marrying Brazilian Man...help
QUOTE (geezer @ Mar 4 2009, 01:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well did he try to get one in spain? Might be the first thing to do.
If he really cant get one in Spain then possibly you might consider having him, return to Brazil, have the Petition transfered to Brazil and try to get a clearance from there. But if he cant get one in Spain he might not be able to get one from Brazil either


I guess that is what he is going to try and do, and call the brazilian embassy in madrid tomorrow. Thanks
Btorr04FemaleBrazil2009-03-04 01:53:00