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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-129

1. If an item is not applicable I will leave it blank instead of writing "N/A" right?

   I filled all non applicable items with a "NONE"

2. Does it have to be all capital letters when filling out the form?

The only all capital letters should be the last name

3. Is there a required paper size to use when I am to print the form? short or long bond paper is ok?

8 1/2 inch by  11 inch

4. Do I also need to include a passport style photo of my fiance's child (K2)? 

No, the only thing u need is the G-235A for both of you and both of you need a 2x2 inch passport style photo with a white background

 

GOOD LUCK !!!!

 

Thank you so much! Where does it say that the last name should be written in capital letters? I could not find it anywhere.


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-07 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-129

Hello!

 

I am about to fill out the form and want to make sure I do it right.

 

Questions:

 

1. If an item is not applicable I will leave it blank instead of writing "N/A" right?

2. Does it have to be all capital letters when filling out the form?

3. Is there a required paper size to use when I am to print the form? short or long bond paper is ok?

4. Do I also need to include a passport style photo of my fiance's child (K2)? 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-07 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing the Form I-129F... help please

Thank you everyone for all the replies :) really great help!


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-11 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing the Form I-129F... help please

 

 

  1. It doesn't have to. My letter intent of marry dated earlier than my fiance and he dated his 2 days before filed the petition. We were fine, got approved in 38 days without any RFE.
  2. I don't understand your statement about the form you can edit. They have I-129F form and all you need is just type all the information that you need to provide or you can use handwritten. Whatever that is okay with you.
  3. We used blue ink since I read here that some people got an RFE because the adjudicator thought it wasn't original. But some others did not have a problem with black ink. 
  4. I printed 10 photos using Shutterfly service and sent them to my fiance to put together with other documents before it sent off. We did not put on word documents nor glue those. The US embassy gave back to me after my visa was approved.

 

 

Thank you for answering, appreciate it!  kicking.gif

I tried to download the form but could not type anything over it :( 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-05 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing the Form I-129F... help please

Hello everyone!

 

I am preparing all my documents to file for the petition for fiance. 

 

Questions

 

1. Should we put the same date on the letter? or hers would be date earlier than mine? I am currently in Manila with her and be flying to California to file for the petition. Should it be close to the date that I will mail the forms?

 

2. Is there an I-129F form that I can edit or does it have to be handwritten?

 

3. I know I am supposed to use blank ink for handwritten documents, what about for signatures? I read somewhere to use blue pen. 

 

4. For photos, is it ok to copy like 5 photos in a word document and print it in color or do I have to print all the photos and glue it to a bond paper?

 

Thanks! 

 

 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-05 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnick name

Hello everyone! I have a question... My first name is Jennifer but all my friends call me "Bam". I use "Bam" everywhere I go, and that is what I have in most of my receipts. Will this be a problem? There's no legal name change or anything, it's just the name I go by. Some of my friends don't even know that my name is Jennifer. 

 

 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-13 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressame sex fiance visa

File right away.  The fastest petitions approved are like 3 months, but usually are around 5-6 months average (mine was 4 1/2 months).  Either way, by that time, as long as you make enough such that you have a job that could support 3 (assuming you don't have anyone else you will be supporting in the US), which would be $24,412/yr minimum, which is like a $13/hr FT job.  If you have any kind of education or a little drive there's no reason you couldn't make twice that.

 

Thanks for the response! I though the whole process will take like 11 months! Now I am more excited!

 

I can file while I am living in the Philippines? 


re: financial evaluation - that's done on interview day, never prior. 

 

you could file, actually, mailing from the RoP on Monday, if you desired...

 

So I could file now while I am in Manila, then go to california to look for a job? :) 

 

thanks for the reply! 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2013-07-11 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressame sex fiance visa

I am a US citizen but I am living in the Philippines with my gf and her daughter. Since it is now possible for me to file for a K1 Visa and K2 for her daughter, I plan to go back to California within the year so I could start with the process. 

 

Questions:

 

1. How long should I be in a job before I could file for K1 and K2? Can I file right away as long as I am employed?

2. My gf has never been married, and no contact with her daughter's father, what does she need so that she can bring her daughter with her to the US?

3. Her mom and siblings live in the US. She was not part of the petition since she's over 21 at the time her family migrated. Will this be a problem?

 

I am really excited to move back to the US and start a new life there with my gf and her daughter :)

 

 

 

 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2013-07-07 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A question

Thanks everyone :) 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-25 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A question

What does this mean " Submit two completed and signed Forms G-325A, Biographic Information; one for you and one for your beneficiary. Except for name and signature, you do not have to repeat the information given on your Form I-129F."

 

Does it mean I only need to put my name and signature on the Form G-325A. I am the petitioner.

 

Thanks!


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-03-24 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support and Letter of Intent

1. I just moved back to the US and been working since March. I used to live in Manila and was earning in Philippine Peso. For 2013 I did not meet income requirements. With my job now, I make above the income required. Will this be an issue? They do not allow co-sponsors in the Philippines.

 

2. Do I put a 0.00 for deposit on savings bank, personal property, stocks and bonds... or do I put N/A? I believe I don't have to provide savings bank info if I meet the income requirements right?

 

3. For #8 on the Affidavit of Support, Do I put my fiance's name and her daughter? Or does this mean if I have other dependents? 

 

4. Do you have a sample of the second Letter of Intent to Marry letter? The first one was addressed to USCIS... how about the second letter? 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-06-14 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

I got a RFE asking for my income tax form for the previous year. I had a letter from my employer (and I work in a goverment office) with my salary, length of employment, etc as well as paystubs. I thought that would be enough, but got a RFE about 6 weeks after my filing date requesting just the one previous year's form. I sent my 1040 and W2's. Sent it, and my local office confirmed with me the other day that everything looks ok at this point.

 

Hey Lara! I have a question... I thought the Affidavit of Support will only be used during the interview of the fiance? Does this mean I have to include AOS when I file for petition? 


bambasticFemalePhilippines2014-01-23 16:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 web "Not Found" (CR-1, been 3 weeks) Please help..

hi all. Do any one know usually how long do i have to wait for the greencard? I have been here for over 4 weeks already. Do i have to apply or pay $165 for the greencard or they automatic send it to me? please help...


kelvinfoxconnNot TellingVietnam (no flag)2013-08-10 23:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 web "Not Found" (CR-1, been 3 weeks) Please help..

Thanks a lots for all advice and opinion i will wait for another week for my green card if it not coming yet i will go DMV again...


kelvinfoxconnNot TellingVietnam (no flag)2013-07-28 14:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 web "Not Found" (CR-1, been 3 weeks) Please help..

SSA is the Social Security Administration.  If you have you SSN number you are fine and do not need to visit an SSA office.  However you likely have to bring the SSN card to the DMV or Driver's license shop to get your Driver's license.  

 

What state are you trying to get a driver's license in?

i live in Fremont, California. I brought my Passport, SS card to DMV and wait almost 3 hours until they call my turn!!! when i turn in my passport and SS card they reject my application and tell me go home print out the I-94 then bring back to DMV so they can process my application and now i can't get A# on the web???


kelvinfoxconnNot TellingVietnam (no flag)2013-07-28 01:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 web "Not Found" (CR-1, been 3 weeks) Please help..

if you really came in on a CR-1 or IR-1 visa,

then

 

you don't have an I-94.  Instead, you got an endorsement stamp that turns the visa into a 1 year temporary green card.

 

Give up on this 'chasing an I-94', as your basis for entering the country, a CR-1 or IR-1 visa, doesn't peg you for being eligible for an I-94.

 

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Think you need it for a SSN? No la.  Just bring the passport into the SSA office, fill out the SS-5, and ask the clerk to perform a SAVE database lookup on you via VISA NAME or A#. 

Thanks a lots, Yesterday i went to DMV apply for the ID they said DMV will not start my application with out my printed I-94 A#, so they asked me go to CBP website to print out the I-94. So i think i should wait for the green card then. By the way what's SSA stand for? (i did received my SSN week ago)


kelvinfoxconnNot TellingVietnam (no flag)2013-07-27 12:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 web "Not Found" (CR-1, been 3 weeks) Please help..

I trying to retrieve an I-94 number from the web but on the last line said: Class of Admission: red-arrow.gif (on the select pop up list) i could not find CR-1 and i tried every words on the pop up list still have error messaged Admission (I-94) Record Number: Not Found.  Please help.


kelvinfoxconnNot TellingVietnam (no flag)2013-07-27 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

How long does California center take to approve noa2 after they response review?

I usually see timeline about 1-2 weeks. mine is already 2 weeks and next week going to be long holiday : (


JnawareeNot TellingThailand2013-12-20 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

I would re-send the evidence as priority mail so you can track it, and include a cover letter explaining that you have sent evidence before but after so much time passing without confirmation of receipt that you decided to re-send.

 

Thanks so much. I think I will sent them new one again. i spend too much time just waiting for response about confirm of receipt.


JnawareeNot TellingThailand2013-11-21 05:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

Have you guys ever sent document by normal mail unregistered ?  How long does it take to them to get our mail?

I'm really worry about my mail will be lost. my BF send them since November 7 and it been 2 weeks now. He called them yesterday and they said They haven't receipted our document yet. 

Do u think it been too long ?  Sent from North CA to South CA for more than 2 weeks.

I'm so worry and didn't know what to do. Should we  wait for letter  returns to my bf house or should I just go ahead sent them the new one by express mail.

Thank you for all of your response : )

 




Edited by Jnawaree, 21 November 2013 - 02:25 AM.

JnawareeNot TellingThailand2013-11-21 02:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
hi , Everyone : )
I got REF on 23 October from CSC and I got hard copy on 30 October.
My bf send an evidence back to them on 7 November but my bf send just normal mail , no tracking number , now it been 8 days and CSC hasn't updated anything that should says they receive mine. I'm so worry that I will be lose somewhere : (

So, my question is about Checking status by receive number (that i got from Noa1 letter) now it's at REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE button.
Was your status change when they receive your case ? And how long did it take after you sent them back an evidence ?

I'm really worry that mail will be lose because it's been 8 days and I can't check by tracking number.


Thank you so much , : )










JnawareeNot TellingThailand2013-11-15 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel to the US post K-1 filing
Hi folks:
I’m trying to time my K-1 application for my Indian fiancée so that she gets here after her daughter’s school gets over mid –April 2010.
She has a 10 year multiple entry visa and has been to the US twice, the first in December 2008 and the second March 2009. The second visit was to lend me hand while I was recovering from hospitalization.
Unfortunately at the POE the second time the IO asked her the purpose of her visit and she said to take care of me. Next 3 questions: 1) is he USC? 2) Is he single? 3) Are you single? Then all hell broke loose, with 2 hours of interrogation including comments about her having my credit card # even though the Officer does not share credit cards with his wife of 17 years. They let her, but stamped no AOS COS EOS.
We want to get together over Christmas break, by which time I would have filed the K-1. The most time I can get off is 2 weeks, she can get a month. Plus there is the exquisite zoo animal experience of dealing with relatives…
What are the chances of her being denied entry? She has a job, parents, child half way through the school year and assets.
Isaac

klinusMaleIndia2009-07-15 18:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI 130 march filer

^ same...

 

hopefully this week guys!!!


gill8gNot TellingIndia2013-12-03 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

I got Case number and IIN two days ago. but still don't see form DS 261. is it some problem?

 

Thanks

 

Kalloo

 

wait about 5-7 more days?.


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-31 21:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

i see, thanks! i tired to search it online but no luck :(


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-30 22:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Hi Saylin,

 

do you know where i could find a hard copy of the ds-260? just want to take your suggestion of pre-filling out the form because sending the actual ds-230  online.

 

thanks,


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-30 22:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

hello all, just wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same issue like me.

 

i am trying to fill out the I-864ez but why am i getting this error message (see below)? my selected answer for number 14 will get erased after i answer question 19 and vice versa. I tried at my work computer too.

 

Invalid value 'USC' specified for element 'xfa[0].form[0].form1[0].#subform[2].CheckBox1[2].#value[0].#integer[0]'. Default value of '0' will be used.
 

gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-29 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

^ awesome, thank you


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Hello Saylin,

 

My wife decides to add my full name to her passport.  Therefore, a new passport was issued after I sent the  I-130 package.  Since NVC requires a copy of beneficiary?s unexpired passport in the IV package, do I have to explain why the passport is different in the I-130 package? I am going to send the IV package for her.

Only my name was added and the passport number is now different, everything else remains the same.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gill


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 14:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

I was wondering if its ok to send skype chat log with AOS packet? 

 

I don't think is required...thoughts?


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 13:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Another question. If you get married on Dec 29, you were basically single the whole year. Do you file as married or single?

 

"Your filing status is based on your status as of December 31of that filing year. So for tax year 2011, your status is based on your status as of Dec.31, 2011, and not today. If you got married in January, both you and your spouse will file as single filers. If you got married in December, you can't opt to file as a single filer (you can pick married filing separately or married filing jointly."

 

http://money.usnews....return-mistakes


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 13:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

 

Hello, 

 

We already had the PCC (Passport Office) done as, I sent in the IV packet to NVC.

 

Working on the police Report. 

 

The PCC is valid for a Year i think. 

 

Good Luck.

 

don't you have to send the police report with the IV packet to NVC?

 

thanks,


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Small Update:

 

AOS and IV packets Delivered to the NVC....

 

Now waiting game starts again.............

 

hey , we have similar timeline and I was wondering if you already requested the police clearance certificate and the police report. I just got my NVC number and wondering if now is the good time to have my wife send it over.

 

sincerely,

 

gill,


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-27 13:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Just got off the phone with them... I needed someone to confirm. And yes I have a case number and I also received my IID. Updated email addresses and was asked to wait patiently on the next step...

 

did they give you a time frame?

 

thanks,


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-24 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Thank you! appreciate your time.


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-24 14:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

I am pretty sure I am ok but still want to double check, is there going to be any issue with my 2010 income?

 

2012 income 48k

-2011 income 45k

-2010 income 12K, senior in college.


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-24 14:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

 

I know for a fact that they do not case at all. My wife earns over $90,000 a year but finds it very hard to save. Lives in LA and has to be over $1000 a month on student loans. Actually, a friend of mine immigrated to Boston last year and his wife has over $50,000 debt in credit cards and loans (not student related), and did not have a penny to her name but she earned over the requirement. As long as you meet the income requirement, that's fine.

 

Thank you for your reply, I appreciate your time.


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-23 11:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Hi Saylin,

 

Does NVC care about how much money is in my savings/checking account? I meet the income requirement but living in LA and paying all my student loans, i am pretty much living paycheck to paycheck.

 

thanks,


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-23 02:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

Hello All,

 

for those that have received your NVC# and the INN over the phone, did you guys receive a copy by mail?


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-06 14:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - January 2014

NVC received my case on dec 23, no case number yet.


gill8gNot TellingIndia2014-01-03 22:49:00