ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChildren and K1 Visa
the child would be applying for the K-2 Visa and would require a medical exam. I brought my step-daughter here on a K-2 Visa from the Philippines, so not familar with procedures for Juarez, Mexico. perhaps someone who has been thru there can give you some info. you might also want to check the info on the Juarez Consulate website.
http://ciudadjuarez....v/wwwhivfm.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-10 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChildren and K1 Visa
QUOTE (Inquisitive One @ Sep 10 2007, 04:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need to know about the process of the interview and how it relates to children. My Mexican fiancee is going to have her interview in Juarez, Mexico. She lives in Monterrey, Mexico. Is her 7 year old child required to attend the interview also? and have a medical done there in Juarez? Also i wanted to bring her across the border there at Juarez after obtaining the K1 visa. What will they give to her son? is it also a K1 Visa or is it one visa that covers both of them? I'm confused on this. And since I know the K1 is good for only one entry I assume we cannot leave her son in Monterrey and cross at juarez and then return for her son in Monterrey. Please advise.

Thanks


the child would be eligible for a K-2 Visa. did you list the child on the I-129F?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-10 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Single (legal Capacity)
CFO in Cebu told my wife, then fiance, the same thing. as you and I know there is no such thing here in the USA. you can provide her with any document the shows your marital status. tax return, paycheck stub etc. as I recall, they did not ask her for it when she attended CFO. she said she was asked several times if she knew I wasn't married. one time they asked her " how can you be so sure?" she told them " I've talked to his mother" after that, they stopped asking.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 24 August 2008 - 07:30 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-08-24 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of having met in person the past 2 years.
since you'll be going thru Manila, check out the Philippine Forum. lot's of people there to help you out with any questions you have about the process.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-06 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of having met in person the past 2 years.
The phone bills, cards, emails, etc , are evidence that you would use at the interview to prove bonafide, ongoing relationship. with the 129f, you'll want to submit evidence from your last visit: photos, boarding passes, etc...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-06 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of having met in person the past 2 years.
The requirement to file the 129f is that you've met in the preceeding two years of filing the petition. your good to go good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-06 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelbros (document verification)
for questions regarding visa process in Manila, best to post in the Philippine Forum. lots of helpful people going thru or have completed the process in Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeloow 25 yrs old if female
QUOTE (maliciant @ Sep 7 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd like to know about this as well, my fiance is 24 (as of 3 days ago), and we did get her parents permission already, but now I'm wondering if she needs some kind of signed letter from her parents stating it's OK presumably at the interview. I'm hoping someone will know the answer definitively and post it here.



It has nothing to do with the interview at the US Embassy, it's for CFO, a Philippine Govt agency. She'll need to attend a seminar and get a stamp in her passport. written consent is not needed ages 21 to 25, just a written statement that the parents are aware of the couples intent to get married.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeloow 25 yrs old if female
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QUOTE (mikeandjoana @ Sep 7 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Filipina fiance is 22 and I'm 29. I plan on sending out my K1 packet this weekend. Does she need to send me something with parent's consent? The closest thing I have to that is her letter of intent. I'm really confused now. Please help!


no, does not need to be sent with the 129f petition. it's a requirment of the Philippine Govt. she'll need to attend a CFO Seminar and get a stamp in her passport in order to leave the country with a K-1 Visa. parental consent is not needed ages 21 to 25. just a written statement that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to get married.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeloow 25 yrs old if female
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QUOTE (jetty @ Sep 7 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh no.. i dont know either... gotta prepare , no choice i have to even when atvthe end its not required.. even so.. at least!


If the PI requires parental advisement (whatever that is) prior to you leaving, then you'll need that. There is no such requirement inside the USA.


It's for CFO, A Philippine Govt. Agency. A stamp from CFO is needed in passport to depart country when marrying a foreign national.

to the OP, since you will be applying for your visa in Manila, I would suggest posting any other questions you may have about the process in the Philiipine Forum.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 07 September 2008 - 04:07 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-07 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInitial stuff needed from foreign fiance checklist
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QUOTE (reyu223 @ Sep 8 2008, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm very happy I found this site and it is proving to be very useful. I have researched thoroughly and read the guidelines but just wanted to double check with the forum. I am about to start this journey!!!

In preparation of my 1-129F package,

I am emailing my girlfriend the g-325a , letter of intent, and asking her to take passport pics. I just want to make sure if that is all she needs to MAIL to me. To save time and money, are there any other things she might want to include?

Thank you very much for your time!



You will need to have her Birth certificate too from NSO


It's not a required document.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-09 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInitial stuff needed from foreign fiance checklist
If you live in California, you would mail to CSC

Mail your Form I-129F package to:
USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130


on bottom of envelope suggest writing:

original submission: 129f Petition
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-08 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbringing kids to us
QUOTE (dvddvd @ Sep 14 2008, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mark n jess @ Sep 13 2008, 11:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanx for the info guys.



time is of the essence for you. the k2 visa must be issued within a year of your fiance's visa and that follow to join process is the same (send in packet 3, get the medical, maybe do custody stuff, and have the interview) as your wife's k1 process, but you get to start at the packet 3 point. i'd start filling out the packet 3 documents, just as you did for your fiance, and i'd write the embassy for instructions on what exactly you should do. this way, you can get ahead of it a little bit.

hope this makes sense.

good luck,
dvd


yes, time is of the essence. there is no packet 3 for Manila. all DS forms are submitted at the interview. The OP needs to contact the Embassy to schedule an interview, if there is enough time left to do so. he posted his wife has been here 9 months, not when her K-1 visa was issued.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-14 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of an ongoing relationship
I did not submit any emails. what I did was use phone service like Talkloop, Sarimanok, etc which have the capability of printing out a call log. if you have been with her since submitting the 129f, provide her with evidence of the visit. If you've provided any type of support, send her the receipts. exchange some snail mails. It's better to be prepared with some evidence than not have any to submit.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-14 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa in cebu philippines
there are lots of members in the Philippine Forum who will help with any questions you or your fiance may have about the visa process.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 16 September 2008 - 07:04 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-16 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMGA PILIPINO AT PILIPINA NA K1 AT K3
QUOTE (Woody and H @ Feb 16 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jego ryu @ Feb 16 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hieverybody! nova71 is right lets get in touch here...im glad you are all joining here.anybody can join and share ...actually im bicolana but i moved in sta.rosa laguna 8yrs ago....my fiance and i have 3yrs.old son..



born and grew up in Manila then transferred to Kidapawan City, an hour and a half away from Davao City..My man is from California..Am i the only one from Mindanao???lol..
But seriously speaking..For DAVAO PEOPLE..how long were you able to receive your visa's? I'm on my seventh day of waiting..and this is making me crazy..


I've noticed many from Mindinao. my wife is from Davao. think it took 9 days for her to receive the visa. that was back in Dec 06.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-17 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila K-1 Interview Documents for her to prepare...
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-02 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried about my lawyer's handing of K-1 visa application
as long as the lawyer included evidence that you met in the two years prior to filing the petition, you should be fine. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-10-28 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiting period of annulment before filing a k1 visa
do not file the 129f until after the annullment was been granted. both parties must be free to marry at the time the 129f is filed.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-11-16 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F NVC - Worried about my I-129f and other documents
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QUOTE (*Giuly and Rocky* @ Jan 4 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think the others that responded, misunderstood your concern. Your concern is that although you are not married, in you emails you refer to each other as husband and wife and she signs, Mrs (your last name). This is defininitely NOT GOOD but she may be able to explain it at the interview.


Yeah but she only says that in the emails but at the same time not all of the emails does she use my last name. But everything she signed like the letter of intent to marry she signed using her first and last name and it was notarized at the US consulat in Osaka. The same with her G-325a and everything else she signed only the emails is where she will use my last name. I was just worried that they may think because of the email and only the emails that we are married. I was only divorce offically for 2 days when I got to japan and the divorce did not have time to be processed through the system to be able to get a divorce.


I would suggest she stop referring to you as her husband or to herself as Mrs. ... and that you submit no more evidence that does so, then prepare both an explanation and apology for any confusion. They'll understand it is explained as some silly thing people in love do and you in fact are NOT husband and wife.


My fiance called me husband in some of the emails I sent for evidence also. I see that it is bad but why is this a bad thing? Just curious


if noticed by th CO at the interview, it could cause unnecessary questions. the interview can be stressful enough without having questions asked that could have been avoided.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-01-04 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines - Presumptive death update
This is an article about presumptive death in the Philippines.
http://jlp-law.com/b...quent-marriage/
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines - Presumptive death update

I don't mean to be rude, but why would anybody think that just because a spouse (ex spouse, boyfriend, whatever) disappears for a few years, that they are presumed dead?


It's part of the Family Code of the Philippines. Divorce is not legal in the Philippines. the options are annulment or presumptive death. apparently, many have chosen persumptive death since it is an easier process than annulment. The Embassy in Manila seems to looking at it with suspicion now.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-02-07 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQ about me taking my daughter with me to USA
QUOTE (cieloazul @ May 4 2008, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ May 4 2008, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the Philippines, single mom has full custody of children. there should be no problem. good.gif no consent needed from the biological father. been there, done it.



Is this only in the case where there was never a marriage/annulment? If the biological parents were never legally married, the requirements for a notarized letter of permission from the biological father is waived?


based on my limited knowledge of the Family Code of The Philippines, my own experience, and what I've seen posted by others in similar situation, no consent need from biological father for children born out of wedlock. I'm not as familar with the situation of children from an annulled marriage.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-04 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQ about me taking my daughter with me to USA
In the Philippines, single mom has full custody of children. there should be no problem. good.gif no consent needed from the biological father. been there, done it.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 04 May 2008 - 03:47 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-05-04 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 requirement, meeting within 2 years
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Mar 2 2009, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no one can say whether they would make an exception, but you are doing the right thing by not filing the i-129f until the annulment is completed. good.gif


I would recommend another visit to your fiance.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-02 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 requirement, meeting within 2 years
no one can say whether they would make an exception, but you are doing the right thing by not filing the i-129f until the annulment is completed. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-02 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need my fiancee's passport information and birth certificate
QUOTE (sojen @ May 31 2009, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wkumar @ May 31 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do I need copies of my fiancee's passport and birth certificate for the I-129f packet? What about for the I-134? I was told that I do but I don't see where I need it for the packet. I was told that I did but is there a misunderstanding? Please help. I was going to send my information in this month but a lawyer said that I needed this information so I held off until I had both.






passport- no, unless the USCIS updated some requirements. I remember when my husband filed I-129F he only ask for my birth certificate because I am on the process of getting a passport at that time. for the I-134, sorry I can't help you with you that.


correct, it is not a requirement to submit a copy of the beneficiary's birth certificate and/or passport with the I-129f. you do need to include a passport style photo. The I-134 Affidavit of Support is not submitted with the I-129f. It is used for the Visa Interview at the Embassy

http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf

Edited by sunandmoon, 31 May 2009 - 06:13 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-31 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
we had an engagement party. my wife is also from the Philippines. we had a proposal ceremony for her family and friends.

Edited by sunandmoon, 31 May 2009 - 01:22 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-31 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGirlfriend has a multiple entry visa - can she visit and marry me instead of doing a k1?
if I only had a dollar for everytime this question has been asked on VJ...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-02 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife's mom coming over from Russia on a K-1 visa
as mentioned before, the envelope contains her entire immigration file, up to the point of the visa being issued. since she is coming on a K-1, it could be needed and referenced to when she adjusts status. I saw my I-129f and other documents while the IO was going through our file during the AOS Interview.

Edited by sunandmoon, 12 October 2009 - 03:20 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-10-12 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help on k1 interview
besides the link provided by Scotty's girl :thumbs: to the K1 Interview prepartion instructions on the Manila Embassy website http://manila.usembassy.gov/, check out the Philippine Forum here on VJ. you should find alot of useful information and there are many members to answer questions you may have about process in Manila.
http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-04-20 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew VJ Member K1 VISA QUESTIONS?
from I-129f instructions on USCIS website. If you are filing abroad:
File Form I-129F with the service center listed below based on the last place you lived in the United States. (Which would be CSC or VSC)
NOTE: Your petition cannot be adjudicated at a USCIS office abroad.
http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

you mention that will be staying for two weeks. that's not nearly enough time for the process to be completed. while you are there, you can have him fill out the G-325a and get a passport style photo, which will will need to submit with the petition.

wish you smooth sailing in your visa journey...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-04-20 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp for a Friend

1. June? So is she here already now?
Technically coming on a tourist visa means that you do not intend to immigrate - while she is clearly intending to.
But I think the USCIS forgives that, maybe? I'm not 100% sure.

2. I am pretty sure the rule is that the marriage has to happen before the child's 18th birthday for the USC to be able to petition for stepchildren

3. No, GC is not automatic. Yes, she must adjust status to get the GC


not if the USCIS knows she entered with the intent to immigrate.

Thank you guys. I told her the same thing u told me but she said her lawyer suggested she come here and marry her boyfriend.
She will be back this June 28 on a tourist visa and will marry her boyfriend.

I was not sure about her 19 yr. old son coz my USC husband filed an I-130 petition for my 2 kids who are under 18 and they just passed their interview last June 11.


hmm, a lawyer is recommending she commit immigration fraud.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-06-15 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview in Manila, Philippines
K-1 Interview Preparation Instructions from Embassy website. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-06-28 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Questions

My father passed away about 2 years ago, what should I put on his city and country of residence?
I read a lot of different answers about this (N/A, deceased, last place lived) so I decided to post another topic.

my wife's father had also passed away. she wrote deceased.

We also have a question about city and country of births/residences. My fiance for example, his father lives
in Sanford, NC USA. So should we just put Sanford, USA? He was born in Newburgh, NY USA. So should
it only be Newburgh, USA?

on my wife's, she wrote city and country. on mine I wrote city, state abbbr, and country. i think either way would be acceptable.


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-07-08 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCEAC Barcode number, What is this?
I believe that is generated when the DS-160 is completed online. The DS-160 is not used for K- visas in Manila. The DS-156, 156k and 157 are still being used in Manila. Perhaps you should post your question in the Philippine Forum. maybe someone will be able to help.

Edited by sunandmoon, 03 December 2010 - 08:57 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-12-03 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSt Lukes Medical MANILA

when will they give my pasport back?


after the Embassy Interview. when approved, it will be delivered in a week or two with the visa in your passport.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-13 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 form help
it's OK if you need to complete a new DS-156. no information is transmitted to DOS. the bar code generated contains the information you entered on the form. this allows the Embassy to just scan the bar code to enter your information into their system.

Edited by sunandmoon, 03 May 2011 - 12:39 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-05-03 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossibility of more than 1 K1 for the same Fiance?

You can always file and ask for an extension to marry under the k-1 once arriving.

just as a point of clarification, there is no extension of the requirement to get married within 90 days. If the marriage occurred after 90 days, you would need to file a I-130 petition and 1-485.
the fact her sister has not brought her over is bothering. You need to ask why her sister has not yet sponsored her.

not a fair statement. do you realize how long it takes for a USC to petition a sibling from the Philippines?


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-05-04 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWriting to US Senators regarding case, anyone received any assistance or reply?

Actually, according to the Act of 1952 and the reform act of 1965. It is a RIGHT to bring in your fiance, spouse, and children to the USA to live with you... The ACT of 1952 which is the basis for the USCIS today placed a priority on family first. Since then the 1% of all applications has been attacked, reformed, and slammed upon. there have been amendments, marriage broker revisions, checks mandated, etc. Many things to make the finace, and spousal visa more thorough. Due to these reforms, the original inceptions has been "muddied" and lost.


were fiance's even mentioned in these two acts?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-26 01:18:00