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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I Screwed?
these are the DS forms to bring to the interview in Manila. DS-156, two copies; DS-157, two copies and DS-156k, one copy. the DS-230 is NOT needed.

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-05-11 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCFO updated philippines

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=833

finally, it is clearer. They updated the website, and this page.

Nice.


the information it contains looks to be the same. one thing they have not made clearer...

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

1.Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
2.Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
3.If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
4.Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
5.Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-05-12 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs DS-160 Online Now required in the Philippines??
this question has been asked frequently in the past year. the DS-160 is NOT required for for K- Visa in Manila. I think there is confusion because the K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa, however it is processed by the Immigrant Visa Unit. when there is a question or doubt, refer to the K-1 Visa Interview Preparation instructions on this web page... http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-05-29 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmeeting wit hLocal USCIS office

Thanks for the input. Please note I am not pushing the poverty. The main thing I am pushing is the "state of emergency" declared by the Philippine president for the area. The bus bombings in the area. the kidnapping for ransom, the mass shooting of foreign journalists, the shooting of non-nationals, and the fact the US Embassy in Manila will not allow embassy personnel to go there without "special dispensation" from the US Embassy in manila. ....



I'm familiar with your reasons you've mentioned for an expedite, but I doubt they will result in acceptance of your request for an expedite. I do wish you luck with your request.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-15 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmeeting wit hLocal USCIS office

Hi all,


Friday I meet with local USCIS office. I was advised to meet with local office when calling in to followup on expedite request and why no answer. The expedite inquiry was sent with this letter:

Your request for expedited processing has been received. After careful review and consideration, it has been determined that the request does not meet the expedite guidelines established by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. As such, the case will be adjudicated in date receipt order.

Again calling, was advised to meet with local office instead of placing another query into the CSC. Stated the forms are not adjudicated there for I-129F. Was told by call center to go into local office anyway.

wonder what is up??? anyone got any ideas? Just wondering what may happen on Friday.



Since you've already made a expedite service request by calling NCSC, an infopass appointment is another way to make such a request.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-13 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does this mean?
OMB is an abbrev. for Office of Management and Budget. the number is probably just a reference number for the form. I believe the same thing happened recently for the I-134. previous versions of that form are still accepted.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-21 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Packet 2, 3 and 4?

Am I supposed to mail to embassy or take to my interview? Thanks for your help!


you bring the DS Forms to the interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-23 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is Packet 2, 3 and 4?

Could someone explain to me what packet 2, 3 and 4 is? My interview is Wednesday and i have all the forms i supposed to have and i will take them to Interview. But i never receive any packets, i just print forms.


Manila Embassy K-1 Interview Preparation Instructions

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-18 00:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Service or Do it yourself? Manila Embassy
if you haven't already, I would suggest checking out the Philippine Forum on VJ. there are lots of members going thru, or have gone thru, the same process.

Edited by sunandmoon, 22 June 2011 - 05:38 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-22 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 question

Hi can u tell me what is the minimun requirement for K1 visa thanks.


for household size of two $18,387

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-24 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 and k-2
K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions for Manila.

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-06-27 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE needed/not needed?

S and I provided evidence of a visit using Facebook photos of us together featuring the recent upload date, printed off with the date of printing as well. How likely might it be that we'll receive an RFE with this as our only proof of visitation?



What else did you provide? pictures are secondary evidence. They look for things like passport stamps, visas, etc.



Photographs are only secondary evidence...One of you must have travelled... Do you have boarding passes? There must be passport stamps so you would send copies of those and hotel booking/receipts or anything else that proves you were in the same place at the same time within the last two years. Photos on their own are not enough.



the documents mentioned show you were at a particular place at a certain time, but alone would not show you were physically together. Photos show you were physically together. both are important. I commonly see one labled as primary, the other secondary, perhaps because of how they are listed on VJ's guide. they compliment each other to prove you have physically met in the two years prior to the filing of the petition.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-07-03 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo part time jobs okay?

Thank you. His employer has records of his work hours since he started on his job, just the HR cannot compute or project his annual salary because of the work hours inconsistencies on his first few months working there.



perhaps you could make copies of his last 4 or 6 months of pay check stubs, add up the gross pay ( 4 months x 3, 6 months x 2 ) and use that to project his annual rate of pay.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-07-11 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-2 Follow To Join

These are the things that make me confuse. My Fiance has a little knowledge also about these stuff. He wants already to bring the kids with me, but, I'm just quite not sure because I know I still have to adjust on the new place and I think it would be good if I would adjust myself first, being the mom and make sure apply for AOS, get familiar with the places and culture, find job and able to get driver's license so I can drive before I finally bring my kids.

Btw, I also hope to hear from members who moved to the US with kids, can you tell me your experiences ? My Fiance love my kids very much, but, I know he works everyday and he might not have so much time get us around. And I'm sure no one of his family members will help us get through as he lives alone and away from his family. I would love hearing some good advices and experiences.

Thank you all for reading this post and hoping to have your kind comments / explanations. God bless ![/font]


a couple of things to consider. the process will be simplier and less expensive if your children come with you , than follow to join. as far as costs go, no need to fly back to the Philippines for your children and AOS will be less expensive if they apply with you. as far as adjusting to a new life in the USA, children probably have an easier time adjusting than do adults. your adjustment will probably be easier having your children with you, than if they are in the Philippines. the time lost being apart from your children is something that cannot be replaced. IMHO, the sooner all of you are united as a family, the better.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-08-27 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A for a K2 3 year old

It's not the same. K2's are derivatives. IR2's are petitioned separately. No G325A is needed for the kids with the I-129F petition. It's possible the consulate might require one with the visa application, but I'm not aware of any consulate that does.


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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-09-19 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A for a K2 3 year old
for the I-129F, a G-325a is not needed for a child. just list any children on question 13 of form I-129f.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-09-18 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230-Needed for a K-1 Visa or not?

Scott & Annie......just the answer I was looking for!! Many thanks!!!....it is confusing though isn't it? Good Luck to you! :yes:


I would suggest posting any questions you may have about the process in Manila in the Philippine Forum.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-09-20 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant QUESTION !
It's in the instructions for the 1-129f on the USCIS website.

part 5 (b) http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-16 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 or AOS??

I don't have personal experience with this -- my wife filed for a CR-1, not a K1. However, based on what I've read here, he just has to apply for an Employment Authorization Document once he gets here. It's not a separate visa -- just a document confirming that he's authorized to work. He'll also need a social security number, which he can apply for as well once he's here.

Both should be granted within 90 days of his entry (probably sooner).


this is basically a waste of money since the I-94 expires in 90 days. The EAD card would only authorize to work until the I-94 expires. it might not even arrive before the expiration of the I-94. he would not be able to get an SSN without restriction unless has an EAD card or green card.

Edited by sunandmoon, 21 December 2011 - 01:19 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-21 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother RFE Question

Correct me please. But you sent in the Originals when submitting the packet, not copies? of the originals?

Please note in submitting to the ISCIS and embassy, you need to keep all your ooriginal documents and submit only copies. Because you submitted all of your original documents, you are getting an RFE. This is something which is not common.

When I got my RFE, I took my originals and the copies to the bank. the bank notarized my copies. I then sent my copies to the USCIS, keeping the originals. I would suggest gathering as much data as you can to prove meeting in person in case you need it later on. the good news is getting an RFE means you are very close to the end of your journey at USCIS.

I hope all works out well for you.


the letter of intent should be an original, not a photocopy. what I did was have my then fiance sign two letters of intent so I'd have an extra one with original signiture.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-30 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates Question
hmm, I think the OP's future threads are going to be interesting.... :whistle:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-30 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt begins!

you need proof on ongoing relationship. Copy of phone bills with calls. copies of emails and copy of a few chats. Nothing major. if you have logs of calls placed and when on skype, that is all you need.

Supporting evidence needs to be logs, history, records, emails. supporting evidence of meeting in person. Plus include photos with who is in the photos. Many have found the photos printed in a word document with tags underneath work the best.

Cheers, and best of luck...


Actually, you don't. proof of ongoing relationship is needed for the interview at the Embassy. what is needed is proof you've met in person, the two years to filing the petition. some people do front load the I-129f with proof of ongoing relationship, but it is not a requirement.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-30 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLoss of supporting documents
this is from an email a member received from the Embassy...


Reference: Fiancé(e) Visa Information

Date: April 24, 2009



This is in reply to your inquiry of April 24, 2009, regarding your visa concerns.



Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor's motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor's relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-04 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancée Letter of Intent-Embassy Address-Cebu

This is Not what the OP is asking. They have'nt even sent the 129-F Petition yet. The replies are looking far ahead and down the road.
The letter of Intent is to be sent with the 129-F to the Dallas location. And thats the start. There is NO Embassy involved at this time. It goes to USCIS in Texas first for approval of a NOA1.
Tell me where it says to send a Letter of Intent before approved for a NOA1 to an Embassy? Thats what I mean. The OP has not even started yet.
Tell me where it says to send a Letter of Intent while waiting for a NOA2 ?
This is sent with the Original Petition to the Dallas location for approval and beggining.
Not to an Embassy.
These Documents come much later down the road.


but that is what the Op was asking. what address to put on the document, not where to send the document.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-16 01:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm unemployed financial responsibility

yes the Philippines do allow co-sponsor soo u dont have to worry as long as ur mothers financial statements will be enough


maybe...maybe not

this is from an email received by a member....



Reference: Fiancé(e) Visa Information

Date: April 24, 2009


This is in reply to your inquiry of April 24, 2009, regarding your visa concerns.



Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor's motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor's relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-13 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice to do next step after receiving the MNL case number and after Embassy receives the case
here'a link to a thread which has a very helpful post by member Wally Green...

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry5093888
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-17 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice to do next step after receiving the MNL case number and after Embassy receives the case
do not wait for the letter. some members never received a letter. no packet will be sent. it's only available online....
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-17 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone recommend a good Visa service for K1

Who are the unfaithful among us? Look below!!!

OP: If you feel the need for professional help, for your immigration process, hire a Competent Immigration Attorney.

On the other hand, if you have some confidence in your ability to vet through the myriad of information provided here; and feel you can navigate through it for accuracy, you are in the right place.

For those recommending other sites, why are you here? This site is it baby!!

If you did not agree, you would be in that "other" place right now. Not posting to this thread!!! :thumbs:






Hi,

i'm not sure about professional help on the site. I have not started my visa processing yet. I have found, however that by reading the faq's and guides on this website, has given me immense help and invaluable information on forms, processing etc. I'd say read all the relevant information that's prevalent to the K1 visa and if you are unsure or stuck, post a question. There are alot of people on this forum, myself not included! :P , who are a great source of information!!!



We have www.ezvisa.us



www.usimmigrationforall.com


:thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-06 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone recommend a good Visa service for K1


I would like to do a K1 Visa for my fiancee, and while it seems stright forward enough I would like to enlist some professional help. Not necessarily a lawyer, just someone who know what they are doing and can avoid mistakes that can add time to the process.

Has anyone here used such a service that they were happy with. Maybe one that has a good reputation and is priced fiarly.

If there is a list of such services somewhere on the site could someone please point me in that direction.

Thank you.

Jeff



The best help you actually can find is in this forum since we all are going through the same process.
Read, read and read and you will find all the answeres on your questions and what still you can´t find the answers for, so just open a new thread and ask and you for sure will get some helpful advices.
Believe me, it´s not that difficult to file for a K-1 visa but it will need you to have some strong nerves and a huge portion of patience.
We had thought about asking a lawyer or visa service to do all the paperwork for us but now since we hopefully will get approved before too long we have seen it wasn´t hard to do it all on our own at all and we are glad we didn´t have to spend so much money on them.
What sucks the most about this procss is the long waiting times until something happens at all and until you will get approved - especially if your case will get transfered to CSC. We originally have filed in TCS too.

So welcome on VJ and good luck for you guys on this exciting journey
PJ+R


i agree and check the uscis.gov for current forms and fees. there are links on the web that go to old info. best of luck.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-06 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 is their Any master list of forms ?
the k-2's will require a medical and interview, either at the same time as the mom or at a later date if follow to join. remember that the K-2 visa must be issued within one year from the date the k-1 was issued.
if possible, the easiest way would be for them to all interview at the same time and come together to the USA.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-05-11 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question

the 3x comes from the I-864 Part 7 line 10 for a spouse or minor child. I guess embassies have the discretion whether to use 3x or 5x for a K-1 Visa. I haven't noticed if anyone has used 3x assets for income shortfall in Manila, so the safe thing would be to use 5x, if needed.

 

 

 

 


Edited by sunandmoon, 23 August 2013 - 11:50 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2013-08-23 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question

it's just a matter of wording. income needs to be at least 125% of the poverty level. what you wrote could be interpreted as needing poverty level plus 125% of it.


Hank   Could you please explain why my answer was incorrect?  If you refer to page 8 of the I864 instructions it say that to be a sponsor your income needs to be 125% over the poverty level.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2013-08-22 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question

BughouseMaster, on 03 Aug 2013 - 9:59 PM, said:snapback.png

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH.

 

Again, I dont need YOUR help so you dont even need to bother replying to me. Understand?

 

 

 

maybe we all should honor his request...


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2013-08-22 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134

You are right! Thank you so much! His name will be in the Q3 and my name will be put as accompanying mother? Or fiancee? Because I think the accompanying or follow to join refers to the person in number3.


Waaah confusing! Im sorry guys. sad.png


 

On you son's info, where it asks relationship to sponsor I'd write.... Fiancee's son. below  on accompanying info where it's says spouse I'd fix by writing.... fiancee of sponsor.


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2013-12-10 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134

I'm a little confused. Will you and your son have your interview together at USEM?  If so you need only one copy of the I-134 with you listed in item 3 and your son's name listed in the child section of number 3. I just completed a K1/K3 visa for my fiance. I have two K3's and I listed them both as I have described for your son. As Hank stated, your relationship to sponsor should read "fiancee".

 

I'm sure you meant k-2. if the son is having a separate interview and at a different embassy, you should provide an I-134 for the son. your fiancee's  I-134 will probably be sealed in her visa packet.


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2013-12-10 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 follow-to-join process for US embassy in manila,philippines???

thank you so much... i called them up just now, the number that you gave me... thanks a lot.. she told me to pay the visa fee and i can set up my son's appointment at the embassy... i dont why the agents from the US number made my concern sooo complicated... thank you again sunandmoon...


hopefully you'll be together with your son soon :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-12 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 follow-to-join process for US embassy in manila,philippines???

Yes of course they can come. All my statement means is that the person the OP talked to in Manilla was wrong in asking if the names were on the NOA2, they NEVER are, it was a dumb question by the person at the consulate.

We have two sons we brought and neither was listed on the NOA2.

Your fiancee's two daughters will have medical exams and apply for visas (and pay all the fees) at the same time she does, they will be issued K2 visas.


the csr at the number she was calling is about as useful as calling a Tier 1 csr at USCIS NCSC...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-12 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 follow-to-join process for US embassy in manila,philippines???

we are in a similar situation, does this mean my fiances 2 little girls cant come with her when we have our NOA2, we are hoping she can come with them?? They are listed on the 129f and they both have their passports, ages 3 and 9.


they can come with their mom. been there, done it. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-12 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 follow-to-join process for US embassy in manila,philippines???

thank you so much for your reply sunandmoon.. yes i still have a copy of the I-129f petition and it does have my son's name on it (2nd page, that part where it says, INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIANCE... LIST ALL CHILDREN OF YOUR FIANCE, IF ANY)...

i called this number 1-214-571-1600... got it here: http://manila.usemba...ov/contact.html

should i call the manila office?


yes, I'd call the direct line to the Embassy. you have to be persistant to get thru. I had the most luck when calling about 8am Manila time. One of the first things I did was call that number to verify that my daughter's name was on file. they should be able to verify you son's name is on file. I'd also email the Embassy.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-12 18:16:00