Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F - question 18 - descrie the circumstanaces under which you met.	It's up to you about how much you want to write. If you've only met in person once then you probably don't need to write a lot. I explained where my husband I met and how I lived with him in Brazil, then about the trips I made back there before we applied for the K1 visa. I'd leave out all of the lovey dovey stuff and just stick to the facts (dates).	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-05-31 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	All's well!	Yea Angela!!! I'm very happy for you too. I wanted to stop by quickly and say hi. I have a fiance to tend to as well - we're going to the movies. I'm so proud of him - he barely knows English but works SO hard....	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-03-27 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	bonafide relationnship (k1)visa	We included both proof of having met in the past 2 years and proof of ongoing relationship. I think it's important (IMO) to show that you still have a relationship and are committed to each other. We met in 2004 and lived together in Brazil - but when my visa ran out I returned to the U.S. I thought it better to show USCIS that we still talked constantly, wrote e-mails/letters, sent each other presents, etc.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-01 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Primary evidence for K1 packet question	Send what you can - don't worry if you don't have everything. Here is what we sent as evidence of meeting in the last 2 years: 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 Itinerary from latest trip Receipt from hotel and business card with translation Pictures (6) from 2004 until the present	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-03 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 or K3, not sure which to choose	For me it was a matter of I HATE being away from my boyfriend - imagine your husband . K1 worked out for us and now my husband is here in the U.S. with me!!	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-05 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	military documents as evidence??	Yes - I'd send that as proof (your residency in Turkey). I sent a copy of my teaching certificate and residency card from Brazil as proof.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-06 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport Photos for I-129F	You'll need another passport picture at the time of your medical interview - and another for packet 3 - and at least another for the interview. Wow, they sure do like us, right? Oh yea, my husband sent 4 when he applied for his work permit and his green card.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-05 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	And another question for you experienced ones on G-325A	Yes you can! I filled out the forms for my husband then had him sign and return them to me.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-08 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What is a fair price?	I just don't understand why to hire a lawyer if your case is straight forward. It is NOT necessary. The process of obtaining the K1 visa is NOT brain surgery. In addition to that, so many lawyers make mistakes.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-09 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What is a fair price?	I'd suggest paying NOTHING - which is what I did. My husband is here, we're married, and he's applied for his green card and work permit....already done biometrics (fingerprints). We had NO problems along the way (thanks to VJ) and our own intelligence	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-09 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence for I-129F petition	We only sent 6 pictures with our I-129F. We sent a bit of everything: e-mails, letters, proof I worked in Brazil, copies of passport pages, visas, etc. At the interview we told the CO that we lived together in Brazil - he seemed pleased with that answer. I had returned to Brazil 2 times and then was at the interview (making it my 3rd trip - not counting when I was living there). IMHO, it's better to have a bit of everything to show you have a relationship. Pictures don't prove everything but they're good to show you've met in person.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-05-01 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence for I-129F petition	We only sent six pictures. But I suggest you do send that one you have - if you can get it. You can send copies of e-mails, letters, phone bills, presents, etc.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-04-21 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My Story	I'm really glad that it worked out for you two. Thank you for sharing.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-16 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	item 11 of I134	You can either write N/A or that you do intend too.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-16 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	the I-134 & I-864	Brazil does require the I-134 (I-864 will be for AOS). This is the only document that needs to be notarized. You can have that done at your local bank - or by anyone that is a notary. You sometimes find notaries at the bank of other package stores. A bunch of secretaries where I work are notaries, and one did it for free .	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-16 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Cheap Airplane Tickets	I answered your question in the other forum you posted in...	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-19 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question 10 I-129F	Okay, I get this now, but I still don't understand why you wouldn't include birth certificate number when it seems to be asking for it... but hey, u folks seem to know what your doing... The box is intended for a naturalization cert number Exactly	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-19 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	appropriate 'evidence'	what i did was highlight the stamps and the dates of the passport stamps then i printed off my email confirmation of my flights and hightlighted the dates on those as i also lost my boarding pass I also highlighted the calls I made to Brazil on my phone bill, important dates on the itinerary and flight coupons...along with important information in the e-mails.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	appropriate 'evidence'	This is what I 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 Itinerary from latest trip Receipt from hotel and business card with translation Pictures (6) from 2004 until the present	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question 8b. I-129F Help!!!	USCIS gives non-USCs A #s. Pushbrk is right - you either have one or you don't.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-19 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	photos as 'evidence' of meeting (I129F)	I dated all ours on the back. Also, took pictures from Sumfest, Jamaican Independence Day, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's....all which had decorations and celebrations in them to pinpoint the dates a little more. It is suggested that you send pictures that show where you were. I think we sent some pictures that showed us in the Amazon.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	photos as 'evidence' of meeting (I129F)	Photos are good evidence, but you don't need to send too many. We sent 6...from our first picture together to the most recent.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-19 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can he visit	Yes he can.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Money Order to pay the $170?	I also recommend paying with a personal check - easier to know what's going on. You can usually see the case number stamped on the bank of your check (via your on-line banking). Wow, $170 is so little after dealing with AOS	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Filling out Forms: What about fields that overflow (+)	I wrote SEE ATTACHED SHEET a few times because the addresses are often quite long in Brazil. Also, I had many jobs over the last 5 years...etc. Just make sure you clearly mark the attached sheets with the number.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-20 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	End of 90 days	Apply before the end of next month though because the AOS fees are going to sky rocket...	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-22 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa and EAD at the same time??	Wow, you sure are planning AHEAD.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-22 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We are about sending our i-129f this week,any advice?	Don't forget to make copies.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-18 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Will this suffice ?	This is what I sent: 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 latest trip Receipt from hotel and business card with translation Pictures (6) from 2004 until the present	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-23 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC	Takes about a week or so to get to the NVC, 2-3 days to go through it, and another week to get to the embassy. It will take about 2 weeks or so provided that you dont get stuck in AP or AR.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-22 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview final check	God i was worried there. it did say my medical esults would be sent to the embassy from the doctors. So i am taking all her records and she is my sponsor so i dont need to take all mine? maybe i should take some bank statements just to be safe? CYA Take everything you have.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-24 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I must cancel this journey	Daniel... I know your fiance!! She helped my husband in Manaus to get his vaccines and bought me BEAUTIFUL presents! Good luck and I hope your touches mean an approval.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-24 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is the K-1 right for me?	after all this discussion about visa fraud and such, i am wondering...couldnt the following situation occur - an international couple is very much in love and truly committed and wanting to get married...apply for and receive K-1 visa for fiance to enter the states for them to marry (lets say its his first time in the states, so also he will meet the family, get used to it, etc..).. lets say 2 months into the stay, something dreadful happens, be it he is instantly enchanted by a gorgeous american, or something happens and the engagement is broken off, the couple breaks up, etc...although they entered into the K-1 with the full intention of marrying. i mean, thi ngs happen, its life, its not scripted... i suppose my point is, how can the USCIS or INS or what have you actually prove fraud? it all seems very subjective. in any case, i guess you dont want to take risks with potentially being thrown out of the country, eh.... This happens to a few couples - I've read about two recently. These cases were about two Brazilian girls who came into the U.S. with the K1 visa because they were in love with their fiances and had every intention of getting married. However, when they arrived they got into arguments with their fiances and decided against getting married. That is why USCIS gives us 90 days to get married. Both of these girls returned home - as their only reason for coming was to get married, and since they didn't - they went home. I can't tell you what to do - only that the K1 visa is a FIANCE(E) visa and for people who want to get married....not to try it out. There are people who apply for other visas to be together in the same country - and who are not sure if they want to get married yet. That may be worth applying for. However, I know that it is not easy to get visas to the U.S. I work in an international school and hear A LOT of visa/immigration stories. Good luck. (Just remember that the K1 visa is to get married). Edited by Bora Bora, 25 June 2007 - 09:31 PM.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-25 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Marrying after K-1 is received	Once you get married you have to apply for adjustment of status - for your green card (residency). When you have that you can work legally and travel no problem (as long as you don't stay out of the country tooooo long). If your green card takes awhile to get approved (could be 2-3 months/could be 2 years) then you can apply for a work permit and/or advanced parole.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-26 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help! K1:Temp EAD & SSN Question	All I can say is that I wish that my husband had an EAD...	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-27 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Total Cost	But you don't pay 6k at one time. First you pay for the I-129F (do that now before the fees go up), then you pay for plane tickets, doctor, AOS, etc... Anyway, it's worth every penny.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-27 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Certified Translation in NYC	The only "certified" copy we sent was for my husband's BC. Everything else - our e-mails, letters, cards, hotel receipt, business card... was in English. Otherwise you could look it up in the phone book, or online, or ask Berlitz Language School in Manhattan.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-27 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Kudos to All	Good Luck	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-24 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Enough Evidence---Dilema	A woman I work with paid $700 to adjust her status. Her daughter used a lawyer for her student visa (for college) then for her work visa. So..she just used the same one as her. Maybe someone you know knows a lawyer?	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-06-27 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Does the USC have to be/stay in the US during the process?	I'm the USC. I've been living and working abroad(file taxes as an expat) for many years. We're abroad now, but I'm currently not working(by choice, new well paying job in the US shouldnt be a problem). If I want to start a K-1 visa process at which points in the process do I have to physically be in the US? Ideally I would stay abroad with my fiancee in her country or better yet travelling around. Only head back to the US at the very end. Does anyone have experience with this? I see from one line on the 129f process that you can mail your forms from abroad, but no further detials on where we are allowed/should be in the meantime.. No, you don't have to be in the U.S. at the time of filing. Many people are in situations similar to yours.	bora bora	Female	Brazil	2007-07-01 22:18:00