ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemails in foreign language - proof of relationship
We chose 5 of our many e-mails (all in Portuguese) and a friend of mine translated them for me. After each translation she wrote that blurb about how she is proficient in both languages....and signed and dated them. We submitted the translated e-mail with the Portuguese e-mail behind it. We had no problems - no RFEs.
We had plenty of other proof but we did send e-mails.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarry my Girlfriend in other country first?? Faster? Better?
As far as tourist visas I MUST say this - many times the foreign fiance applies for a tourist visa (from any country) and will check on the application that they do NOT have a fiance in the U.S. because they think if they say yes the consulate will think they're planning on staying permanently. This makes sense. However, if the visa is denied and the then later they apply for a fiance visa a red flag may appear because the consular will see that they DID have a fiance at the time they applied for the tourist visa and they were lying.
I'm NOT saying that the foreign fiance had any intention of doing so - I haven't met a person who wanted to...however...
If the consular suspects immigration fraud there can be problems.
Good luck.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-14 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational Hotline
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Edited by Bora Bora, 15 January 2007 - 10:30 AM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational Hotline
It wouldn't hurt to try.
I'm a government employee and relaxing at home today.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaddress info
Is the number that important?
Couldn't you just include street, city, (state), country and leave it at that - if you can't remember?
I wouldn't make it up.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion 18 on 1-129f
We wrote "see attached sheet" and I wrote a few paragraphs about our story on a separate sheet of paper.
We met while I was working there, my visa expired, I returned home, I went back twice, length of both trips, DATES, etc...

Short and sweet. I had a friend edit it for me and she told me to take out all of the lovey dovey stuff - so I did, and I stuck to the facts.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I sign my fiance's G325-a?
He has to sign them.
I mailed my fiance the G-325A form and he signed it and mailed it back - it was fast.
The fiance letter of intent he downloaded from an e-mail I sent him and mailed it back.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTPLEEEEEEEASE HELP!!! URGENT!!! To marry within 90 days of arrival in the US.
You both have to sign a letter of intent to marry.
However, they do not have to be notarized.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-16 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlicia and Fran have their APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awwwww, so great!!
A big Congratulations to you both :dance:
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-12 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of citizenship and meeting: here's what I've got
We also sent a copy of my fiance's BC and passport with the I-129F application but I do not think it is mandatory.
However, some have received RFEs for this so I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-16 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to send birth certificate?
I think it'd be a better idea to.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANY IDEA
Check other couple's timelines out. That is usually a good indicator of what to expect.
We sent our application to Texas...check out my signature.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat do u fill in the forms when u don't have a middle name?
I would NOT leave it blank. We wrote N/A for my fiance because he doesn't have a middle name either. I wouldn't leave anything blank (like someone said, it's not worth a possible RFE).
Other documents specifically request you to write N/A.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting ready to fly out tomorrow for my babys interview
everything that i've read has indicated that the interviews are not bad.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting ready to fly out tomorrow for my babys interview
Congratulations!!!

I'm also flying to Rio in a few weeks to go to my fiance's interview with him. I can't wait for the date, the trip, to see him!!
I hear that the interviews there are not that bad - usually short and sweet.
Good luck (boa sorte).
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!!!!!! LONG ROAD AHEAD....
Work
Work
Study
Friends
Family
Work
Drink
...and the visa is still always in the bank of my mind.
Good luck on your journey.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-15 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSigning additional sheets
After I mailed out our I-129F I started to worry because my fiance had not signed the additional pages for the G-325A forms.
So, I had him print them out, sign and date the bottom (anywhere) and then he mailed them back to me. We did NOT get an RFE for that (or any at all) but at least I had those papers with me so that if they requested a signature I could have mailed them to CSC that day.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-18 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat to send my fiance?
My fiance doesn't speak English at all so I filled all the papers out for him and signed one copy for him so he'd know what to do.
You can also complete them together over the phone or send "instructions" via e-mail :thumbs:

It's a bit more difficult but a lot of us do it.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion of phone records
I sent the page that included only the long distance calls and highlighted my calls to Brazil.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-18 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Addresses and jobs
I graduated from college in 2004 and understand exactly what you're going through. I did write down every apartment I lived in, country I studied/worked abroad in, and even when I lived back at my parent's for 2 months before I was hired for my current job.
Do your best - that's what I can say.
I'd also put down all your employers too. The gov't will do a background check and although I don't know how they do it/what it entails, I'd be as honest as I could be. Plus, you'll send your W2s to the consulate once your fiance is approved.
My fiance also had a hard time thinking back to jobs he had up to 10 years ago so we did the best we could with the month start/end dates.
Good luck.

Edited by Bora Bora, 18 January 2007 - 10:31 PM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-18 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Typing Question
I wrote SEE ATTACHED SHEET and had a supplemental form. We had no problems.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-18 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
Yeaaa, another Brazilian-American couple. Congratulations (parabens).
I see you met on orkut ;)
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-19 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!!!
Yeaaa, and yet another Brazilian - American couple ;) !
Congratulations.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-19 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA-2 Approved!!!!!
Congratulations!
That's great news. Looks like CSC is pumping out the approvals now - let's hope so.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-19 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congratulations!! :thumbs:

We got 3 too...
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAAAAArrrrrggghhhh
Bebop was right! If waiting a few days for the NOA1 is making you stressed then you have got to relax or you won't be able to take this process.
I'm sorry you're angry but waiting for the NOA2 is probably the worst. Then you have the NVC and the consulate (who you wait for 3 times - after the NVC, for packet 3, and then the interview.
Relax....find something to occupy your time, and good luck!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-18 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview today : Approved! Woo!
:thumbs: Congratulations! :dance:
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many emails and Photos to be attached
You could send about 1/2 of that - most of them are probably of you 2, right? You can send the pictures of you 2 with friends, family, in front of a monument, showing you were where you said you were.

(I sent a picture of us kissing) :innocent:
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-21 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many emails and Photos to be attached
I'll post what we sent - hope it helps. We sent proof that we have an ongoing relationship along with proof of having met. We had no RFEs.


Proof of having met 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


Proof of ongoing relationship:

Copies of used phone cards
Copy of online purchase of phone cards from email confirmation
Copy of American Express bills showing payment for online calling cards
Phone bill with calls to Brazil highlighted
Copies of e-mails (5) with translations
Copy of birthday card to beneficiary with translation
Letter from a friend talking about our relationship with translation
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-21 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThanks to whomever answers emails in Rio consulate
Two of us with good news from Rio...!
What a good birthday present for Joel.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-23 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOh yea!
Wow - so many good wishes.
You all are the best!! Thanks... we're soooo happy!!! :dance:
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-23 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOh yea!
The consulate e-mailed me today - my fiance's interview has been scheduled!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-23 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes "age" make a different?
I agree that it does not make a difference. There are a lot of couples about your age.
I'm 25 and my fiance is 23.
Good luck!
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-17 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe check for the 129F
I'm not positive, but I think I wrote K1 Visa, I-129F - or something to that effect.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-25 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched!!!!
My approval e-mail was sent at 1 a.m.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-25 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Approved - NOA2 Sent
Congratulations!! :dance:
Well-deserved after 7 months.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-24 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-129F at VSC, timing question
You could go ahead and send the application now and if you want to make sure your interview is later than have your fiance take his time returning the packet 3. Once the consulate receives that the interview will be scheduled.

Edited by Bora Bora, 27 January 2007 - 08:16 PM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-27 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow you met
Kendall,
I think what you wrote is perfect.

I had a friend proofread mine and she'd say "who cares, take that out"...
I didn't include any lovey dovey stuff.

Edited by Bora Bora, 28 January 2007 - 10:51 AM.

bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-28 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC/TSC/NSC Timelines
Thanks Gary!
Best of luck to you, Luz, and Robin.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-28 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does SO stand for?
exactly hanster, that's why I couldn't guess what it was for.
I didn't see a correlation btw foreign fiance and SO.
now my question is answered - thanks.
bora boraFemaleBrazil2007-01-28 22:34:00