ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCant Find Tax Returns?

Hey everyone!

Preparing documents for the interview right now but kind of hit a road block and a big panic situation as we can not find my fiancee's tax returns from 2009-2010.. We have 2008 but not the past 2 years!

Is there a way we can get them fast? Please any info on this would be a great help


Just call the IRS hotline at 1-800-908-9946 (or online at http://www.irs.gov/i...=232168,00.html) and order your transcripts for the missing years. Takes a few days by mail, online may be quicker.
gary9891MalePhilippines2011-11-21 18:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Fiances arival

Obviously get married in the 90 days. Then she needs to file for Adjustment of Status which presently costs $1070.


Wait 7-9 days after she arrives and go to the SSA office and get her a SS card. Then marry prior to 90 days. Getting her SS card before marriage will make your life easier.
gary9891MalePhilippines2011-11-27 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPICTURES

OK SOO AS IM CHECKING AND RECHECKING AND RE RE CHECKING MY I129 I JUST AM WONDERING..WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SHOW THE PICTURES AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP...
IVE READ, TO WRITE ON THE BACK OF THE PICTURES DATE, PLACE AND PEOPLE IN IT.
BUT...DO I PUT THEM IN A BAG??? SO THEY WONT BE SCATTERED

ORRRRR..
SHOULD I PRINT THEM OUT FROM A COMPUTER WITH A DISCRIPTION UNDER EACH PICTURE..I WAS THINKING A COUPLE PICTURES ON EACH SHEET.?

AND WHERE IN THE PACKAGE DO I INSTERT??

HELP...


Just get your pictures and write the info on the back (date, location, names etc). I simply placed my pics in a separate envelope which I labeled "pictures" and put this inside my double pocket folder.
gary9891MalePhilippines2011-12-26 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & Tax Returns

Either is acceptable. Only advantage to the IRS transcript is that you do not have to provide W-2's with them. The Consulate will accept either.


Agreed, transcripts are easy to get and send. Returns need the W-2 attached. Call the IRS toll free, navigate the prompts and order the transcripts........and they are free.
gary9891MalePhilippines2012-01-02 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied visa due to insufficient income tax return

Hey i just want to know if anybody here experience denial of visa due to insufficient income tax return of their fiance. Do i need to file I-601 for them to review our case? What is the best thing to do? Pls help i was so frustrated with the consul that interview me. M fiance is unemployed for the early part of 2010 but in june 2010 he have found job and its paying him enough to support me but the consul insist his not earning good money. ####### is wrong with them?


What do you submit with your I-134 for proof of income? Did you have paycheck stubs? tax returns from other years? bank account info?
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-11-10 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSeeking advice on form I-134 affidavit of support

Greeting fellow VJers,

I'm in the process of filling out the I-134 form but have a serious question and was wondering if I can get an answer. I'm currently unemployed, so I asked my cousin to do a co-sponsor on my behalf since his income is above the 125% rule. However, I just found out that he already signed a co-sponsor on behalf of someone else earlier this year. My question is will the USA consulate accept his co-sponsoring on my behalf if he had already did an earlier co-sponsor for someone else? Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated!


What country are you filing for? Are you filing k-1 or Cr-1 Some do not allow co sponsors on k-1.
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-03 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExcessive Chat Log - Too Many Pages

I just printed my Skype chat log to a file and found out it is 1,650 pages !!! Holy #######. With emails, this is going to be 150 lbs of paper requring a small suitcase. What did everyone else do ? I am sure we are not alone in this overwhelming amount of chat log evidence.


I only put 10 pages of each, logs, emails ect..
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-13 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long after i marry my fiance can she attend a University here?

How long after i marry my fiance can she attend a University here in the USA?


In the State of Florida, as long as you have lived in the State for a year or more, your new fiancee could attend the university without paying out of state fees. Her instate residency can be proved by you. She would just need to be a registered voter, and have a DL. Then they would use your info to satisfy her residency . I would check your state and ask about these other possibilities. They are not usually listed up front because they don't want it to be abused.
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-14 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing for second try for K1.

So, no luck with the first try K1 visa. Reason: Not enough evidence (Don't know what that means anymore, different meaning for every person) (Denied at consulate). Time line for the first try: Date I-129F Sent : 2010-12-28. Date I-129F NOA1 (Receipt) : 2011-01-03. Date I-129F NOA2 (Approved) : 2011-06-17. Date Package Received By NVC : 2011-06-28. Date Package Left From NVC : 2011-06-29. Date Received By Consulate : 2011-07-11. Date Rec Instructions (Pkt 3) : 2011-07-13. Interview Date (K1 Visa): 2011-08-04. Interview Result:: Administrative Review. Second Interview Result:: Denied
Hired a lawyer, she said that our case is a winning case (not news to me, duh), let's see what happens. Hope this topic will help somebody in similar situation. (F)


What country is your fiancee from? What kind of evidence did you submit to prove relationship?
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-18 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview...

Hi guys,
I have a question, I have my interview on monday and would like to know what do you think about taking my son with me to the interview? He will follow to join, so it wouldnt be his interview, he would just go with me, would it be perjudicial in any way? or would be better becuase they would be able to ask him about my relationship with my fiance? what do you think?
Thank you!


I think it might be good just so your son can also see the process so he won't be so nervous when it is his turn
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-18 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI made a Bone-Head mistake

I made a Bone Head mistake last Tuesday when sending in my Responses to the RFE!
Sure! I sent it certified mail, return receipt requested.

But in my haste, mixed with always a bit of anxiety that so many of us experience when sending/responding/communicating with
USCIS,... I meant to, but didn't ALSO tell the postal worker: NEXT DAY DELIVERY!

So,... it's been a week, and I'm still waiting.
That seems a bit long, Louisiana to Vermont.
I'm gonna call uscis and/or go talk to the post office today.

QUESTION: Does USCIS ALSO send text message/email upon receipt of a response to an RFE?

thanks for your help and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!


Why did you get an RFE?
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-20 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 # 11 K-1 Visa
When filing a K-1 Visa.. what do other put down on question number 11?
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-29 04:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne-Way ticket issues

I'm in the process of purchasing my fiancee's one-way ticket from Cairo to New York. It is not a secret that buying a one-way ticket raises security concerns. I'd like feedback on your experiences with this issue. Have you or your loved ones been grilled with questions by the ticket agent or security? Do they post something in your profile? What have been the main issues?

Or are we being paranoid?

I appreciate your prompt responses.

Have a great day!


It depends on the immigration officer. Since she is coming in on a K-1 Visa I would not worry about it, she has good reason to explain. I do know what you are talking about though. I had a good friend from hong kong who even held a student visa for the USA. We traveled to South American we bought oneway tickets there and back to the usa from other country. I got through customs easy. They made her go through a secondary security check and had her go to a backroom for like 2 hours. But she said no one really talked to her a couple asked her the same questions made her sit and wait. Then just let her go on through. I think they just do it to observer your behavior. So tell your fiancee to be calm and just do what they ask and all will be fine. No way around it.
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-28 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Problems With Online Plane Tickets, Cebu Pacific or PAL?
Hello, has anyone ever bought their fiancee place tickets online for Cebu Pacific or Philippines Airline?

If so did she have any problems getting on the flight?

They now say that the person traveling MUST have the credit card which the plane ticket was purchased with at time of checking in.

Worry if I buy her ticket online that maybe they won't allow her to get on the flight.

Has anyone had any problems or experience with this?
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-29 01:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 to NVC time?

Mine was at the nvc 2-3 days after i got the approval in the mail.

Did you call USCIS and speak to them?


I contacted the NVC twice, First they told me to scanned and sent the a copy of the approval. The they said they will look into it. Now I am just waiting and starting to worry. Was so happy to get NOA2 now backed to waiting and worrying again.
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-28 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 to NVC time?
How long does it take the NVC to get your info after your NOA2 is approved?

My NOA2 was approved Dec 16th. But when I contacted the NVC they say they have no record of it.

:-( starting to get alittle worried.
PaulnUsaMalePhilippines2011-12-28 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship for K-1 Interview.
For phone logs, I would also suggest westernunion phone card. It keeps a call log. You pay a little more.. but since you are trying to document, I would suggest. I recently started using them because we do not skype or anything....
dapFemaleJamaica2011-09-21 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfastest USCIS

they are both as slow as each other!!!


I agree!!! They are both slow as ever... prepare to wait the entire 5-8 months right now!
dapFemaleJamaica2011-10-30 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures119 days..

THAT IS THE MOST AWESOME EMOTICON I HAVE EVER SEEN, LOLOLOLOL :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :rofl:



That really is... that is the name of this game too. You wait patiently then you have a melt down and have to scream... then you go back to patiently waiting. I have found that staying off this site helps lol
dapFemaleJamaica2011-11-03 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments required for K1 VISA interview in Addiss
Not an Ethiopian filer, you may want to adjust your wording because it does not matter the country, there are a lot of well versed people dealing with different embassies that could assist. Repost and ask differently how to get to the next step.

Here is a link to the Ethiopian embassy that can help you get info. Since I am not at that step I am not able to assist. Sorry.

http://www.visajourn...iopia&cty=Ababa
dapFemaleJamaica2011-11-05 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMany July 2011 petitioners have been approved VSC

I worked for the Fed Gov
i won't say where but each of us who worked there received a number of assignments to work (not always random)
Some of us worked fast
And some not so fast
The advantage of working fast was that you got more assignments to work! he he he
Me, I liked to be busy made the day go by quickly
Others were not so eager for the day to pass? he he

Not saying it is the same there at VSC but.....



I agree. I am a sub contractor for the federal government and things that they should have an answer to me in 48 hours sometimes will take them 2 weeks to get me an answer. Sometimes I still have to ask for a response after a month. I do agree that some people there work harder and faster because their goal is to get the work done, compared to others who scrutinize more and their goal is to make sure that every i is dotted and every t is crossed.
dapFemaleJamaica2011-11-06 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I ask my Congressman?
I filed my second K-1 visa for the same woman on April 15th.
After 5 months I contacted USCIS. I received an email saying that
my petition was under additional review. If I don't have an answer
in 6 months call back.

I thought that it would be faster the second time around. The
first time it took 9 months from filing to interview at the embassy.
I sent nearly the exact same package as I did on my first K-1.

Anyway, Should I ask my congressman to help?

I'm having visions of the person working my case standing in the doorway
talking to co workers. Or worse, lost my file.

My first K-1 was cancelled without prejudice. USCIS said that I could
file another at any time.

Thanks for any suggestions,
Ed
RuemonstMaleRussia2011-12-16 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Taking Long Time After Interview
Thanks everybody. That is all very helpful information and I'll follow up on each bit of it.
jilwrinkleMalePhilippines2011-11-28 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Taking Long Time After Interview
My wife had her embassy interview in Manila on November 8th... 3 weeks ago today. Everything went fine, they took her passport and her application and by our opinion we were all but finished.

Now 3 weeks have gone by and we have heard nothing. VisaJourney gives a time frame of something like 5 days between interview and receiving the visa for Manila. My wife's friends told her no more than 2 weeks.

We have tried calling the US Embassy in Manila and after several hours of trying, we have determined that the immigrant visa department there simply does not answer phones at all.

Can anybody make any suggestions, or offer any information, that can reduce our worries? Is this time normal? Is there a problem currently in Manila with visa processing? Anybody on the inside I can call?

Thanks.
jilwrinkleMalePhilippines2011-11-28 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAOS

For AOS we need the 3 last taxtranscripts, right? (2010, 2009, 2008). Aaron (USC) did not file taxes in 2008. Is that gonna be a problem? or should we wait with AOS until he filed taxes in 2012 so that we can add 2011,2010,2009?


When we filed for AOS (GC for 2 years from K1 and K2 visa)back in October 2010, I sent tax transcripts of 2009 and 2008, was approved without any RFE in 2.5 months.
MolaFemaleMoldova2011-11-03 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf we do not receive the Package 3, with cover letter can we go ahead and send I-230 to embassy

Police will usually respond to anything indicating the need for the report. NOA 1 or 2 have been used in the past.
NVC to BKK takes about two weeks. All cases are sent to the consulate section across the street from the embassy which houses the visa section. This transfer of cases takes a few days believe it or not.
Contact consulate duty officer with your case number requesting notice.
The P 3 docs can be sent in anytime after you are sure the case is with the visa section.
Good idea to submit your tax transcripts for one to three years with the 134. Free from IRS by request. On line, by phone or by fax.
The fee can be paid at almost any Thai post office. I believe its 350 dollars. Post office knows current fee for K visa.
Interview date is triggered by the reciept of the P 3 docs.
Schedual updated end of every month unless they changed. Your case may never show on the schedual but you can see how busy they are. They see over 700 cases per month. Mon & Wed are dedicated to immigrant type visas. This is why itseems to take forever to get a date.
Your fiance can buy a special pin number at the post office which allows her X amount of calls directly into the visa section. These questions must be about general info & NOT about her exact case.


Thank You so much
Jeff & CherryMaleThailand2012-01-09 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf we do not receive the Package 3, with cover letter can we go ahead and send I-230 to embassy
At the point of receiving NVC notice dated Dec, 16. No Package 3 delivered to fiance in Thailand yet.

Have some questions, if anyone can help. Fiance going ahead with Physical today. Everything else pretty much in order. Next the Police background. However I have read both things.

1. The background check requires a copy of the cover letter from package 3
2. Also, that it can be do done with NOA2, is this right?

Also wondering...
• How long after how long after NVC notice does it normally take to receive Package 3?
• Is there a way of checking if the consulate received the NVC notice?
• If we do not receive the Package 3, with cover letter can we go ahead and send I-230 to embassy along with the other supporting documents such as listed here:

DS-230 Part I (unsigned)
2 passport photos
Copy of passport
DS-2001 Checklist Included with Packet 3, Signed, Stating all Requirements Obtained.

*Must be mailed to the IVU*
U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Consular Section
Attention: Immigrant Visa Unit
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand

• Is this the time the fee is paid? or is it actually directly before the interview?
• If this is the time the fee is paid, how do we know the exact amount? I have checked everywhere for this and not been able to find a Fee price.

If we are able to send in the form DS-230 with supporting documents, will the consulate office go ahead and schedule the interview?
Am I right in assuming the interview will not be scheduled until the Package 3 cover is received back with form DS-2001?
Does anyone know how often the appointment schedule is updated on BKK website?

http://bangkok.usemb...pointments.html

Really appreciate any help.

Jeff
Jeff & CherryMaleThailand2012-01-09 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKi visa and employment visa concern!!!Hi
Thank you so much for your response,yes he has filed before for an employement visa I will say like back on Jan,so there we go :wacko:,your answer confirmed my feelings, since I believe that his employer have not filed yet I'll try to convince him to hold on that,looks like we will have a hard time.
SoylabelleFemaleDominican Republic2011-11-02 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKi visa and employment visa concern!!!Hi
Hi Vj

Can I a file a petition for my fiance at the same time that his employer? or after if the employment visa is denied? Thanks :-) Opinions will be appreticiated I'm worry about this causing any issues,I don't know if is better for him to just declined the employment visa option,can you file both at the same time?

Edited by Soylabelle, 02 November 2011 - 08:05 AM.

SoylabelleFemaleDominican Republic2011-11-02 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprise you have a 4 year old daughter!!!
Wow, a shocker on both parts? Well, this day and age, that isn't uncommon. Now you two have alot to discuss. Is he still willing to move to the US to be with you? Is he going to accept his daughter in his life? Lots of questions to ask and answer. To withdraw your application sounds kind of personal. Guess it would depend on whether or not you plan on accepting this girl as your stepdaughter and know he is responsible financially for her. Why didn't the mother make it known sooner? Or did he all ready know and didn't tell you?
Sorry you are having to go through this.


And_SamFemaleEgypt2011-07-21 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied - Cairo (Age Difference)

Haven't you realized that people that keep saying age doesn't matter, are either new members or members from more liberal countries, not only MENA countries but The Caribbean for example, in country such Haiti its highly unusual for a young man to marry an older woman specially if she's past child bearing age. Haven't you wonder why the Consulate told the OP's fiance to marry an Egyptian woman instead.



That is not necessarily true.
And_SamFemaleEgypt2011-05-19 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied - Cairo (Age Difference)
:pop:
And_SamFemaleEgypt2011-05-18 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied - Cairo (Age Difference)

My fiancee had an interview today at the US Embassy in Cairo visa denied due to our age difference....Did anybody have the same problems because of age difference they have to deny his visa? They told him to marry a woman in Egypt. Why do they have to question him like this. This is not the interviewer business to ask him just because of our age difference. What is the next step I could do if his visa is denied? He answered everything right, paperwork is all correct but WHY the interviewer do this to him. :( :help:


Oh Dahlia I am so sorry to hear your SO had a hard time at his interview. Did the CO actually say that his visa was denied or possible given AP or AR? Did they give him any kind of document that shows exactly what was the reason?
I only ask this because it's true it is very common for having an age difference between Egyptian males and US women. This is something that is quite the norm for there.
When you apply for a K1 visa the process is usually quite faster then slows down at the embassy level. Specially with AP/AR.
There is probably more red flags that came up than just the age difference. Like had he applied for any other kind of visas before with the embassy? Or perhaps been petitioned by another person?
You can call the embassy yourself and find out what happens to your petition. Usually it is sent back to the US and stalls out until the application expires.
If you like to pm me, I will try to give you some answers that may help you.
My heart is with you. :thumbs:
And_SamFemaleEgypt2011-05-18 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a supplement and sufficent proof
We are one happy couple ! Thank you! I'm in technology so I had an advantage.

Edited by DaleFlorida, 18 August 2011 - 11:53 PM.

NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-18 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a supplement and sufficent proof
Tim/Mav - I'm soaking up comments. I guess if signed receipts at the hotel aren't enough, then maybe Youtube.com video of us is ?

NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-18 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325a supplement and sufficent proof
I emailed the resort and had them send me copies of the room charges (receipt) I signed for when I was there. Other than that, we are similar. I am sending mine in this weekend.

Edited by DaleFlorida, 18 August 2011 - 10:35 PM.

NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-18 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment letter
Do I even need a letter? I have years of working at the same job and pay stubs. My employer is my family and like most others I've talked to, they are luke warm on me finding a soul mate 8,000 miles away. I am going to try to skip the letter and send in a boat load of other evidence including IRS Filings from previous years as well as recent pay stubs, bank accounts. I am optimistic that this will fly but I am wondering if anyone knows if I can get away without it.
NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-19 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
Yes, I filled out the line items using Adobe so it looks typed written and cleanly done. I sent it to her via email, she printed it, signed it and Fed ex'd it back to me.
NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-22 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
Well, now I see as the petitioner I left that line blank for me (US Citizen) and on the recipient, I printed her name and left the Alien Registration blank.

I have no clue whether they would return it or not.

Hopefully they won't RFE me since I am a US citzen and she has never been in the US before.

I guess I was in a rush, I thought I aced the forms.
NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-22 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngaged via email, wearing no wedding ring.
I am confused if a trip would be fruitful in the Philippines? Do you think I would get in? Do you think they would want to talk to me? From what I understand, it depends on the interviewer and I am not so informed as to how successful I would be. This is Philippines specific.
NoneYaMalePhilippines2011-08-18 09:43:00