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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A - q
QUOTE (rsda @ Mar 23 2008, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI
In G325A (bio.form) on the top right hand side line there is file number next to citizenship,what do i need to write there? I have written my Alien Number is that correct?
I am confused b/c at the bottom of page they have asked for Alien Registration Number . Pls confirm if file number is same as Alien Number. Or do i leave it blank?



If you have an A # then you have to put it in.
If you are a naturalized citizen then you'll also need to show that...

Don't leave blanks.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it necessary to buy return ticket for K-1 holders?
no0pb.gif

But do what is cheaper.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslate to english the divorce papers
QUOTE (CL79 @ Mar 23 2008, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To be on the safe side, send her divorce decree to an official translator to get it translated. There are plenty in Colombia especially in Bogota and it's not costly.

When I asked the Embassy about my birth certificate translation, they confirmed that "an official translation" is required. But then again, every consulate has different set of rules.

Good luck.

Cheers star_smile.gif




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CYA
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslate
QUOTE (Jim Claydon @ Mar 24 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hola mi nombre es alba quisiera saber si alguien me puede ayudar donde puedo traducir unos ducumentos de mi divorcio yo resido en medellin

gracias por su ayuda



Please post in the Latin American Forum - alla puedes escribir en espanol.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-24 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1-Way or 2-Way Ticket Required?
Remember that the K1 visa is for those emigrating to the U.S., so you don't need a round trip. We bought round trip because it was cheaper...
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I supposed to carry the X-Ray plates to POE?
Should you carry them? yes.gif
Did we have any hassles besides that the envelop is so BIG? no0pb.gif
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-26 06:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForeign fiance birth certificate
QUOTE (BryantAliona @ Mar 23 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (applepie98 @ Mar 23 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know this question has been already asked but still i couldnt get a clear answer to it.
Stated that is advisable to include the non USC birth certificate with the application, does the translation need to be notarized or made by a professional translator? I had a friend of mine signing the translator certificate, but im still wondering if it's good enough.
Thanks one more time for your help, dont know what i would do without this forum!!

I translated and notorized mine, and i'm pretty sure you need to notorize everything you translate in english.



The only document that needs to be notarized is the I-134. What is there to notarize with a BC - the translator's signature? That doesn't make sense.
You do not have to include the BC, but if you'd like to there is no problem - just send in the translation too.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForeign fiance birth certificate
Do you need the BC for the I-129F documents? NO

We sent a copy of my husband's because we already had a copy AND the tranlsation (everything you send to USCIS needs to be translated into English). I wanted to "show" who my hubby was AND because we had written UKNOWN under father, so I wanted to send a copy showing that his father was NOT listed on the BC.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-23 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED~!
Congratulations!! dancin5hr.gif kicking.gif

I hear that the wait at the DR consulate is forever long (years)...!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-30 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance In PI wants to work in Shanghai during K1 process
QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Mar 31 2008, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Mar 31 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Mar 31 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She's a new nurse in the Philippines, and is planning to work in Shanghai for a couple of months during
the K1 process. Is this possible? I know she's got to be in PI for
her interview. She's trying to earn some extra money and become more independent before she moves
here to New York. She's also studying for the New York State nursing exam.

Any advice would be appreciated, Mike


Applying for a visa does not handcuff you to your country or restrict you from living your life.... If she resides outside over the prescribe requirement then she will probably need a PC from there.


what is a pc? Police clearance?



I'd imagine it would depend on how long she's there for.

As far as studying for her NYS nursing exam - good for her good.gif

Edited by bora bora, 31 March 2008 - 03:04 PM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-31 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to travel Costa Rica for my wedding w/ my fiance!?!?!?!
Yes - do not get legally married in Costa Rica and DO NOT let your fiancee arrive in the U.S. and then leave without her AP or GC.
I don't get why people make such concrete plans either... wacko.gif
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-31 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEstudiar Ingles en Virginia
Mejor preguntar en el forum "Latin American". Suerte!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-02 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe waiting game...
Welcome to VJ and the waiting game... eb0dfafc.gif

Edited by bora bora, 03 April 2008 - 12:57 PM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-03 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we file while he's visiting?
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It makes sense to apply when you're together anyway so you can make sure everything is ready and has been signed.

We sent off the I-129F soon after a visit I had to Brazil.

Good luck.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-04 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrimary evidence
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 4 2008, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a question i want to add. How does having a boarding pass be primary evidence that you have met. My fiance could easily fly to the UK but thats doesnt prove that we met in person. You would think having photos would be primary and not secondry. Its there for eyes to been thats its proof that you met in person. Just find that bit odd.



Think about what you're applying for - a visa to get married. If you want to marry someone from Scotland, it'd make the most sense that that was why you had travelled there, have stamps in your passport, ATM receipts, boarding passes...etc.
Remember that you also write about how you met and the times that you have met in person.
Good luck!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-05 05:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSpanish divorce decree
QUOTE (jook @ Apr 4 2008, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jack&Jennifer @ Apr 4 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jook @ Apr 4 2008, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought i asked this but maybe not.

My fiance's divorce papers are in Spanish. Do they need to be translated to English? Thanks, glenn


Glenn,

The divorce papers do not need to be translated to English for the K-1 Visa. However for the next process after marriage they will need to be translated from Spanish to English

Jack


Thanks, I should have mentioned it was for the K-1. Does the same apply for other documents, i.e., birth certificate, etc? That is, they don't need to be translated for the K-1? Thanks much.





If they're not translated into English, how will USCIS understand?
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-04 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 First Names
QUOTE (Doreen805 @ Apr 5 2008, 06:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please help.
My fiance's name is Donnie Lloyd ( first 2 names) he have a middle name and a last name.
How do we type in his first 2 names in the I-129F Application? Or should we just handwrite it to fit? Or can we just drop the second name? We really wanted it typewritten. Any suggestion?

Thanks, blush.gif



Have you tried to see if it will fit.
You NEED to include ALL of your fiance's name so do what you have to do to make it neat and fit...

We attached a separate sheet for long addresses.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-05 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopies of I-129F packet
I also made two copies of everything.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-10 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met in person.
I think it's better to show a little bit of everything - it's good you're sending 4 pictures (among everything else) instead of 40.

We separated our packet into "meeting in person" and "ongoing relationship".
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-13 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of meeting
This is what we sent as proof of meeting:

Copy of Brazilian visas from passport
Copy of stamped entries into Brazil
Copy of teaching certificate from Brazil
Copy of both sides of Brazilian residency card with translation
Copy of Flight Coupons and the itinerary from last trip
Receipt from hotel and business card with translation
Pictures (6) from 2004 to 2006


We also sent proof of ongoing relationship. I think it's better to send a little bit of everything, also gives you peace of mind that you did what you had to, you know?
We had one affidavit from a friend about our ongoing relationship - maybe only one will do for you too.

Good luck!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-13 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations
The only documents/e-mails/letters that need to be translated into English are those that are being seen by USCIS. I was told by USCIS NOT to translate anything by myself so I asked a friend to do it (although I'm fluent in Portuguese). I felt it's better to not risk translating anything myself - although I see now that tons of people do it from VJ.

We did pay to have my husband's BC translated since it's a government document and we did it in Brazil so it's super cheap.

You don't have to translate anything at the interview stage UNLESS it's NOT in English or Spanish.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-03-30 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1ers...were you working/studying in your SO's country?
If you were studying and/or working in your SO's country you can provide proof from that - puts you in your SO's country during the time you met.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-13 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresINCOMPLET NAME OF MOTHER ON K2 B.CERT.
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Apr 20 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Apr 20 2008, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ Apr 20 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good day to all!

I regret that I just noticed today that on my 2nd daughter's birth certificate, my name as her mother was written as MA.Evelyna instead of a complete MARIA. We have submitted the I-129F and just got the NOA1. This makes me worry that the reviewer might notice it causing for us to get an RFE or if not during the interview necessitating to show the b. cert. as proofs.

Can please anyone share any idea on what to do about this? I would like to settle things as early as possible not to cause further delays.

Thank you so much.


There's nothing you can do right now but pray that they won't give a big deal out of it and send you RFE. If ever they will send you one (God-forbid), I think you can use a notarized affidavit of discrepancy to show as proof that the names MA. and MARIA are one person (you).

Good luck!

--Mae


Thanks David-Mae! I just hope they don't. I think I would be getting an affidavit of discrepancy ahead of time and send it to my fiance to anticipate. We submitted 2 birth certificates, one for my eldest with my name written correctly and they might notice the difference of my name. So worried really. Again, thank you.

Best regards!




Isn't Ma. short from Maria?
I wish you luck good.gif
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-20 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy hardest post yet... Our last night together
It's tough, but well worth it in the end...
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-12 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProxy Marriage
I'm confused because if you had a proxy marriage then you're married. The K1 visa is for couples that are engaged. How could you apply for a fiance(e) visa if you're already married? wacko.gif
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-28 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAmerican Marrying a Venezuelan who overstayed visa...
QUOTE (badra @ Apr 27 2008, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, im new to this site, so im not sure if this is a common question...

I am an american currently living in Spain (legaly). My venezuelan girlfriend came here as well on a tourist visa. She overstayed the visa and is in spain illegaly. She has overstayed it for 3 months so far. We are planning on leaving for venezuela in about two months. I am planning on marrying her in the U.S. on the Fiance Visa. Will this be a problem for the fact that she has illealy overstayed a visa in spain? Will the visa interview be a problem? Would it be better if we marry in Venezuela?

Thank you so much for the help. smile.gif



The CO won't care (or probably know) that your fiancee overstayed her visa in Spain. It won't matter where you marry.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-28 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn USA While Applying
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 29 2008, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GrahamandMegan @ Apr 29 2008, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And has anyone else done the same thing as us?


I was visiting Eric when we filed, it didn't make any difference. I came back home shortly after.

You should be fine as long as you don't stay passed the time that you were admitted to remain in the U.S.



Yea, that's the ticket...don't overstay.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-29 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F has been sent what's next
If the non-USC doesn't have a passport then s/he needs to get one and make sure s/he is up to date on all vaccines. Congrats on getting that I-129F out - that's the first step good.gif .
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-04-29 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBiographic job question
QUOTE (Cham @ May 10 2008, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 10 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cham @ May 9 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is a job I had that closed down and it was only a temporary job. Do I need to put that job as well on the
Applicant's employment last five years???



thank you


Yes, it's not a job application, it's biographical. Always be accurate and never lie on an immigration form or to an immigration official.


thank you:)




Better to be safe than sorry. Although you're lying if you leave it out, the form asks for ALL of your past jobs.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-10 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresalien number
QUOTE (browneyedgirl @ May 10 2008, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sean_cowboys @ May 10 2008, 06:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what is an alien registration number


Its the number the USCIS will assign your SO once they approve your case. It will show on your approval notice. Until then, write NONE. Hope this helps.



...unless your SO has already lived in the U.S. and was given one by USCIS.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-10 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgotta question...does the woman have to be rich....
QUOTE (greeneyedgirlfl @ May 10 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ May 10 2008, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bora bora @ May 10 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You don't have to be rich at all - you can just use a co-sponsor.

It's true that the fees are a lot, but you don't pay for everything at one time (except AOS - ouch).


Hi Everybody,

Just since we are talking numbers and i have so few in my pocket,

how much is AOS? and how long after their arrival and marriage (in the case of a K1) do you have to file AOS?

Thanks, rose.gif
hz


I'm not sure about the AOS timeframe, but I do know it's $1010...Thank goodness I've already saved up for it. Darren has paid for everything up to this point, so I have no problem paying for this...



Thank God it was less than $600 when we sent off for the GC and EAD. I can't believe how expensive things have gotten....we applied not even two years ago and the I-129F was less than $200.

I heard that removing conditions is expensive too crying.gif .
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-10 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgotta question...does the woman have to be rich....
You don't have to be rich at all - you can just use a co-sponsor.

It's true that the fees are a lot, but you don't pay for everything at one time (except AOS - ouch).
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-10 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is a hardship waver 2 I-129f Can anyone help me?
QUOTE (bigley @ May 12 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well maybe they thought you could not write so maybe could not find the one you love???



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bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-12 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother qs...
QUOTE (cca @ May 22 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Again!

Im starting to worry a bit now on our petition. I went over to the usa in the summer 2007 and i stupidly lost my passport blink.gif
I applied to get another passport when out there but obviously when i lost it i also lost that I-94 arrival/departure card.
i sent off whilst in the states, a form to replace this (along with $300 something which they gladly cashed!) but as the date for my departure back to UK gew nearer i still hadnt received my replacement. When i called them they said that it could take up to 90 days mad.gif which seemed so silly seeing as i was leaving before then!! What a weird system!
Well anyway , soon i had no choice but to leave for my flight. When i got board and i told the person what had happened and why i didnt have my I-94 she just quickly gave me a new 1 to fill out which tok a matter of sec (made me angry to think if t was that easy then i didnt have to pay for replacment that i never got !)
Anyway, my fiance said that a letter came through a little while ago from nebraska service centre saying about abadoment of case with the I94 which is utter b~#**cks seeing as i did everything in my power to get it before i left.
Im now worried that when CSC come to lookin at y petition theyre gunna see that i may have abaonded case and therefore think i overstayed! I have my flight itineary so know what day and plane i boarded but dont have stamps or boarding pass sad.gif
I have written a letter to nebraska explaining all of this with a copy of my attched flight details to explain i didnt abandon and will keep a copy so if CSC do ask i can say ive written them a letter and can show them it if nesseary. Am i being too paranoid about this? Ive been to the USA for 3mnths since then and had no problems in regard to it

thanks wacko.gif



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bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-24 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquick qs!
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ May 25 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our estimated adjudication date in VJ for NOA2 was pretty accurate, we had our petition approved 4 or 5 days earlier than the estimated date. yes.gif



Our estimated adjudication date was pretty off, and for the better. But that was in late 2006...
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-26 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi-lite and translations--quick question(s)
QUOTE (anka @ May 26 2008, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone!
I'm sending off the I-129 petition for the K-1 app. I am aiming to have it in the mail by 5pm. Finally.

However I have 2 questions that have been nagging me lately that need answering. Here goes:

1. I've read that people have highlighted pertinent info in their evidence doc's (namely, emails. phone bills, etc)...But then I read something on the USCIS site saying not to use a highlighter... blink.gif ...I am thinking I probably read something that concerned some other petition/application, so just to make sure: Should I use a highlighter to point out relative info iin my evidence to be submitted (i.e., dates, names...)? Or should I not highlight anything? Anyone know the answer or if there is some rule about this?



2. About translating: Are secondary evidence items--like copies of letters, cards and emails-- also considered as "documents" that must be translated? If so, do I seriously need to have a professional translator's certification for a couple of love-letters and emails? Or can I or a friend translate everything (following the format, of course!)????

one more small question...sorry rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif

3. All paperwork will be held together by ACCO fasteners() Now, am I supposed to put thr ACCO'd it all in a folder or some kind of covering? Or is it fine to just sticl them all in the envelope and ship, as-is??

Thanks so much for all and any help!

Anna
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I'd aim for mid-day tomorrow since today is a holiday. Good luck!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-26 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Woes
I wouldn't be too worried if I couldn't remember the box number, but hall, street address, city, state, zip, etc.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-04-25 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Woes
It's normal for college students to live in a number of houses/apts over a short amount of time. I don't think that matters.
Whoo, I had a number - had to add a separate sheet of paper.
I wrote down every single address and any part time job I had too.
See if you can dig them up - don't worry if there are a lot - that's normal for college students.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-04-25 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Meeting, Pictures, Receipts, etc ...
Maybe this will help (this is what we sent for proof of meeting):

Copy of Brazilian visas from passport
Copy of stamped entries into Brazil
Copy of teaching certificate from Brazil
Copy of both sides of Brazilian residency card with translation
Copy of Flight Coupons and the itinerary from last trip
Receipt from hotel and business card with translation
Pictures (6) from 2004 to 2006
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-05-28 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge questions and general concerns
QUOTE (miss*cordova @ Jun 1 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
-- You'd sure as HECK better be there at the visa interview!!! I wasn't at my fiancee's original interview, and she got the bum's rush after 3.5 minutes for "need more proof of validity of relationship" even though the Consul didn't even LOOK at the copious evidence that she had brought. Now, I must expend time and funds to make a special trip back down there. Regardless of whether your consulate SAYS (on its website, in advance, or anywhere) that "only the applicant is allowed in the interview," attend anyway, just in case.

Sadder but wiser. Si, man.


Oh I hope this isn't the case for everyone! My fiancé is in Ecuador, and I cannot be with him because I have to go to school in the fall. Why would you going provide more evidence for them? This is the same consulate that my fiancé has to go to...now I am scared!
I guess we will see how it goes and if I need to be there, then I guess I will go there...





I wouldn't say that it is true that a lot of the consulate in Latin America expect for the USC to be there. Brazil does not require, or even suggest, that the USC go to the interview. I went for a number of reasons - I wanted to be with my hubby, I didn't want him to go alone, we wanted to meet up in Brazil to return together, it's stressful, and we had our pre-honeymoon in Rio.
The CO allowed me to be interviewed too, he even spoke with me more than my husband.

But I've read a lot of reviews from all over LA and was never under the impression that the USC SHOULD attend as a GENERAL RULE.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2008-06-01 15:52:00