Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Real Love, but Real Problems?	Any thoughts on anything they might be able to do going forward to make it so that they will have a chance? I think they really are in love and really do want to be together. Is the only way that is going to happen if she goes to his country? Here is the BIG problem though.. ssd is only 800-1200 a month... most likely she would get 700 or so and 400 for her kid... that means her yearly income is $13200 and I believe that isn't enough for three people (I haven't checked the numbers since I had to back in 2008 or so). If she really loves him she needs to find a job (but at 4 years she is getting close to the magical number of 5 years wait which is when they approve you), so now she is looking at another year waiting... So why not just tell the truth in court and wait the year to be approved???? Now she still has another problem even after she gets approved... if she finds a job to make up the $2000 or $3000 gap ssi will take that "extra" money out of her check so that begs the question, "why wait the year?" What I am saying is this: If she really loves him she has to find a job.. there is no way around it, the government made it 125% for a reason (to exclude ppl that rely on benefits). Also wanted to add.. are they really going to have a happy life being forced to rely on her ssd? That seems to rule out a co-sponsor even though it is a way that could work. Edited by freetv, 27 July 2011 - 11:39 PM.	freetv	Male	China	2011-07-27 23:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	My wife had another kid, what now?	I realize this is not the original topic of your post, but I would also encourage you to be working on "shoring" up the evidence of a bonafide relationship considering your wife got pregnant by another man during your "marriage". Manila is not a "pushover" consulate. I also agree with payxibka, I mean many people would have just stopped the visa processing right there... Throw in a VO who has had been told over and over again about the horror stories of fake marriages and it will be hard to get that visa. I would expect your wife to get grilled about it (In my opinion she should), and she better be ready to provide proof it was some freaky situation that resulted in the baby. To be honest, if I were the VO you would have a hard time trying to convince me everything is "fine". But good luck, and I hope everything works out for the best. Edited by freetv, 27 January 2010 - 09:08 AM.	freetv	Male	China	2010-01-27 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 study... other options?	hmm it seems going there on a student visa and hoping to change it is possible but illegal if thats your intent. But if she were changing it would that mess up her studies in america? Of course if its illegal we will look at the other options.... I don't want to get banned for 10+ years	freetv	Male	China	2008-10-05 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 study... other options?	Alright I have an interesting question. I have known my fiancee for two years now and I just came back after 6 months together in china. I am now back in the u.s. and she is in holland (we are both in college) studying. So we have a few options and I would like to hear what you guys think is best. Now the first would be to get a student visa and have her come here and change the student into another type (but can you get a k1 visa while she is living in america?). The second would be for me to go to holland and either get married there or file for a k1 visa and see how long that takes. But can you study on a k1 visa without needing to meet the requirments of a student visa ($18,000+ a year ect). So basically I am confused as to what is the best thing to do. I guess I have more options than most ppl because of the three countries envolved and because of the student visa. Is it possible to come here on a b2 visa and change it into a k1? While you are waiting for aos can you study? Is dcf even an option for us in holland (remember she is just a student)? Thanks in advance I could really use some help with this because we really want to go to the same school in the u.s. but start this early so when its time to finish college she can look for a job without having to worry about her visa.	freetv	Male	China	2008-10-05 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	moving to another country after k1 is filled?	Alright my fiance is in holland right now in college but will be heading back to china soon (or belguim not sure yet)... regardless her address and country will change. What should I do???? Thanks btw I have the first letter but not the second yet	freetv	Male	China	2008-11-05 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Processig date	QUOTE (M&D @ Jan 24 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks for your answer and good luck, but I have an another question, u say that I have to wait probably 7 months, My question is this time( 7 months) is only to get the approval or for the entire process? To get approved and then you get to wait for the interview and other docs from the embassy.	freetv	Male	China	2009-01-24 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What happens with a touch?	Does anyone know what usually happens with a "touch"? Can it simply mean we moved you from one person's file cabinet to another or "we completed your background check... blah blah" or any and all things? Just curious about it.	freetv	Male	China	2009-01-24 14:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	co sponsor, change of consulate, and noa2	I just got noa2 (sigh...), and I have few questions. First of all, I am a full time student so I will need a cosponsor. My dad was in a car wreck in 2001 and after a long battle with the u.s. government at last won disablitity (4 vertebra were broke, pelvis.... it was insane that it took almost a decade to get it). He was approved two weeks ago and will start receiving money in one-5 months (not a joke). My mother however makes more than enough to be my sponsor but because she is married to my dad will that rule them out as being sponsors? Second, while I was waiting for the noa2 my financee moved from one country to another (to study). I sent two letters to uscis to tell them to update their files, but when I called them they just said that they will have to pass it along to the nvc... So can I really trust uscis to pass along my letters? I will call the nvc tom and make sure... but I worry about it because so many cases blow through there in two days or less. What happens if they send it to the embassy in the Netherlands when it should go to Ireland? Thanks	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-10 06:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	newbie question...do I need a lawyer	QUOTE (VG1 @ Mar 10 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As Gary so eloquently put it, if you can fill out a Lowes job application, you can fill out the I-129F. Lol That's true, only problem is if you forget to check a box at the worst lowes will throw it in the trash and home depo will call. But we don't have two U.S. governments	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-10 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	newbie question...do I need a lawyer	QUOTE (lucyrich @ Mar 10 2009, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 7 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lucyrich @ Mar 7 2009, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Mar 6 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 6 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On a more personal level, I would hate to be the one who said to a stranger 'no dont use a lawyer' not knowing all the facts of the case and they had serious issues. While in this case, like most, it is likely not necessary...this is not true for everybody. Besides, lets face it, some people need assistance because they have IMBRA issues, overstays, criminal history...etc.... some may just not have the comprehension skills to deal with what is required. Very elegantly stated by the wise and gracious Kim. It frosts me when people flatly state "you do not need a lawyer!" Instead, dispassionately state the existence of the guides here on VJ, and ask the poster if he/she has potential issues, comprehension difficulties, or fear of paperwork that are out of the ordinary. "Ready, fire, aim" responses are rarely "one size fits all" or even very well-thought-out. Down off soapbox, si man! Agreed. We might know the procedures, we might even know the poster's situation well enough to say there's no problem (but we only know as much as the poster posted), but there's no way we know the poster's attention to detail, ability to understand and follow instructions, ability to research questions, etc. Saying "lots of people have done it without a lawyer" is reasonable. It's a bit of a stretch, but I can't completely disagree with "most people shouldn't need a lawyer", but that's still not the same as "YOU don't need a lawyer". Should I do my taxes myself? Or hire a quick tax prep place at a strip mall? Or hire a CPA? The tax laws are the same for all of us, but any of those three answers might be right for people with different situations and different talents and abilities. Can a CPA lower your tax bill? No, the tax law is the same whether you use a CPA or not -- anything the CPA could do, you could do yourself. Just like a lawyer can't speed up your immigration process. But in either case, if you're not doing things right yourself in the first place, and the professional does it right, it might make it seem like the CPA is saving you money, or the attorney is speeding up your case. I have asked this before, and will not receive an answer again, I can assure you. For the defenders of attorneys for immigration procedures...please give ma scenario, an example, a "for instance" where an attorney can do something for a petitioner better or in a way that makes it worthwhile. I can recall three recent cases. In one, a Canadian was attempting to adjust status from a tourist visa after an overstay. People here mentioned that he shouldn't leave the US until adjustment was complete, but he went to a relative's wedding in Mexico anyway, thus abandoning his adjustment of status and invoking the ten year bar on admissibility. He already had the adjustment of status interview scheduled and was facing about a one month wait for the interview, with virtually certain straightforward approval. Now, he's looking at remaining out of the US, starting over from square one to file for a new visa, having the visa denied for the ten year ban, and then filing for a waiver. Probably a year and a half wait, with not so good odds of success. I suspect that, if an attorney (or anyone) had initially sat down with him face-to-face and explained exactly why leaving the US with AOS pending was a bad idea, he might have rethought the plan. In another, an applicant filed for naturalization just under three years after coming in on a CR-1 visa. She read the guides that said you can file 90 days before the three year anniversary of gaining green card status, and filed at that time. But she missed the fact that you must also have completed a full three years married to and living with your US Citizen spouse at the time of filing. Since she came on a CR-1 visa, she and her spouse started living together on the same day she got LPR status. Her application for naturalization was denied. If she'd waited until eligible, she would have succeeded. In another, an applicant filed for naturalization, but misunderstood that the "file 90 days early" shortcut applies only to the continuous residence requirement, not to the physical presence requirement. Again, the result was a denial, and the need to refile. None of these people had complicated cases. In fact, I'd argue that none of the cases really needed a lawyer, but the people could have benefitted from a knowledgable person to properly explain the law to them. If you really understand the laws that apply to your case, and you know that your case is uncomplicated, and if you have the attention to detail needed to avoid an RFE, you probably don't need a lawyer. But not everyone starts out with that kind of knowledge. I know we didn't. If you're not sure, it's hard to beat a face-to-face consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer who can determine your eligibility, search for potential pitfalls, and plan a strategy. Most cases won't need anything more than that, and many won't even need that much. That's well put, in the end it's up to every person to judge their own ablities and decide what to do. Not everyone can go to college or change the oil in their car. I know some people on here just filed the 129f and nothing else... If people like this exist doesn't it make sense that some people also need a lawyer? It's true that some 95% of the time a lawyer is a waste of time and money... but sometimes it's the only way for two people to be together. We are only responsible for our OWN case not someone else's. If a person really feels like they need some help (be it vj, a friend that pays attention to detail, or a lawyer) that is their own decision. But in my opinion... a person should seek other kinds of help (like vj or a friend that pays attention to detail) before seeking out a lawyer.	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-10 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	should I send proof of residency with G325...	QUOTE (sofijordan @ Mar 11 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (freetv @ Mar 10 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee was living in the Netherlands at the time of filing but as since moved to Ireland (neither are her perm country... just a student) and we got noa2 yesterdam). Uscis doesn't care if your born in South Africa and now live in the South Pole. However, NVC will care about all this which is what I am trying to get sorted now. I would through all that in so you don't have to worry about it when it gets to NVC.... that way they will know exactly where they need to send it and why. Good luck THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ANSWERS THATS REALLY HELPS, I just have one question what did your fiancee write on her work history I dont have any cause Im just a student and not allowed to work so should I just write student,student,student...for the five years ??	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-12 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	should I send proof of residency with G325...	My fiancee was living in the Netherlands at the time of filing but as since moved to Ireland (neither are her perm country... just a student) and we got noa2 yesterdam). Uscis doesn't care if your born in South Africa and now live in the South Pole. However, NVC will care about all this which is what I am trying to get sorted now. I would through all that in so you don't have to worry about it when it gets to NVC.... that way they will know exactly where they need to send it and why. Good luck	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-10 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	work history: student??	QUOTE (sofijordan @ Mar 12 2009, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (freetv @ Mar 12 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sofijordan @ Mar 12 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GueraKristina @ Mar 12 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had similiar problems when i filed my husbands AOS, it asked for 3 yrs of IRS income tax returns and i only have 2 because 3 yrs ago, i didnt make enough. So i just gave what i had, and of course showed proof of assets and i also had 2 co-sponsers just in case. I heard of another girl that showed proof that she was in college, she got a letter/certificate from her college stating that she was enrolled full time, maybe you can print something out/show proof that you are not allowed to work while going to college. Just show the most info that you can, and since you cant prove that much as far as income, i would recommend getting some co-sponsers. thank you for your quick answer but do I need a co sponsor even though Im not the Us citizen?? should I send the documents with the G325a or wait till NVC ? thats what I heard so Im kind of cunfused Sorry about the late reply on your other top. For her work history I just put some part time jobs she had done in the past and nothing else. I would just put that your a student and nothing else. But I am sure when you include a copy of your student card with the other documents the officer will know that you are a student and that most students don't work. You don't need a co sponsor. It's not possible to add documents outside of an rfe or the first submission of an I-129f. Even adding files at the nvc stage is risky since some ppl are there for two days. Just add it all now and you will be sure of it going with the orginal forms ect until your visa is approved. (the info the other ppl gave you doesn't apply to you because your not the U.S. citizen. They thought you were) So just throw in your student id card/visa along with "student" in the work history and you will be fine) Thank you so much for your help, I think Im gonna send a copy of my study permit that says Im student, name of school and also that it doesnt allow me to work. could it be fine? and also what about the years in high school should I mention it with the name of the high school? You don't have to, if you want to put more info in just to make it more "safe" you can go ahead but it is by no means required. I would just include a copy of your study permit and everything else you said. Good luck	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-12 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	work history: student??	QUOTE (sofijordan @ Mar 12 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (GueraKristina @ Mar 12 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had similiar problems when i filed my husbands AOS, it asked for 3 yrs of IRS income tax returns and i only have 2 because 3 yrs ago, i didnt make enough. So i just gave what i had, and of course showed proof of assets and i also had 2 co-sponsers just in case. I heard of another girl that showed proof that she was in college, she got a letter/certificate from her college stating that she was enrolled full time, maybe you can print something out/show proof that you are not allowed to work while going to college. Just show the most info that you can, and since you cant prove that much as far as income, i would recommend getting some co-sponsers. thank you for your quick answer but do I need a co sponsor even though Im not the Us citizen?? should I send the documents with the G325a or wait till NVC ? thats what I heard so Im kind of cunfused Sorry about the late reply on your other top. For her work history I just put some part time jobs she had done in the past and nothing else. I would just put that your a student and nothing else. But I am sure when you include a copy of your student card with the other documents the officer will know that you are a student and that most students don't work. You don't need a co sponsor. It's not possible to add documents outside of an rfe or the first submission of an I-129f. Even adding files at the nvc stage is risky since some ppl are there for two days. Just add it all now and you will be sure of it going with the orginal forms ect until your visa is approved. (the info the other ppl gave you doesn't apply to you because your not the U.S. citizen. They thought you were) So just throw in your student id card/visa along with "student" in the work history and you will be fine) Edited by freetv, 12 March 2009 - 04:14 PM.	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-12 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 processing out of country?	QUOTE (payxibka @ Mar 14 2009, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It simply does not matter what any one on this website thinks or does not think... the only thing that matters is what the consulate thinks... That's true, if anyone on here gives you bad advice are you really going to go look for us??? Of course not, and our opinions and ideas are meaningless because none of us have any power to either admit or deny your case at said country... Point is, just call the freaking embassy and they will be more than happy to clear up any questions you might have regarding police cert, translations, medical, res.... and whatever else you have BUT you have to call them first. But the rule of them is YES you can file in a third country... just make sure you can get the police certs ect... which is kind of hard if your an illegal.	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-15 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 processing out of country?	QUOTE (ChrisFunk @ Mar 14 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you begin your Fiance's visa application before or after she went abroad for school? Also is she in a 3rd Country as mine will be or is she in your Country? Third country	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-14 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 processing out of country?	QUOTE (ChrisFunk @ Mar 14 2009, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Assuming we wait until she is relocated before we start the processing, is there any issue with her being in Australia on a student Visa and applying for a K1 for the US? Would it raise extra questions in the interview? My fianee is also a student in another country and so I have read a lot about this. You have to understand that your case will be different than all the others in that country because she isn't a citz so what does that mean at the interview? Most of the time two or three questions like: Why are you studying here? How long have you been here? ect... and then it's on to the standard questions.... I am sure it's boring being a vo and so cases like this offer them a chance to be alittle more creative... whether thats good or bad depends on what you tell them. My current situation is this... nvc sent to the wrong country (not her home country but simply the wrong country) lol	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-14 05:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police Cert for only 4 months??	Wow, that is exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot, I will forward that to them and since it's a u.s. government website they shouldn't have too many probs (I can hope). Thanks again	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-24 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police Cert for only 4 months??	My fiancee lived in a country for only 4 months an then moved to another country, however the embassy is now requesting a police cert from that 4 month stay in The Netherands. I know they shouln't ask for it......... but is there anyway I can get that Cert from a third country? Is it even possible for me to go and pick it up for her? Does anyone have contact info for The Netherlands? I don't know anything about Dutch Police Cert. Thanks in advance Edited by freetv, 24 March 2009 - 02:08 PM.	freetv	Male	China	2009-03-24 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Will visit fiance a second time in a couple weeks...should I wait to send K1 petition?	QUOTE (MENAFORLIFE @ Sep 24 2009, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Sep 24 2009, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (powerlord86 @ Sep 24 2009, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I finished the fiance K1 petition, and my fiance is from Argentina. I already met her once and am able to prove it. I plan to meet her a second time in 4 weeks. I am wondering if I can show them more evidence of our relationship, the evidence from our second visit AFTER I send in the petition (so I can it in the UCIS building earlier, rather than later)? Thanks! Sorry but the words you have written in brackets are unclear. Do you mean.... can you send further evidence of your relationship to USCIS AFTER you have filed the K1 petition? No. Is the simple answer. Any information you submit to USCIS after you have sent your whole package in, will not be accepted as part of the petition unless you are asked by them to submit further evidence. The one trip you have already taken (and have evidenced in your petition) means you fulfill the requirement of having met (as long as it was within the last 2 years) Any evidence of trips you make after you send in the petition can be taken to the interview and form part of the proof of your ongoing relationship with your fiance. No. Is the simple answer. Any information you submit to USCIS after you have sent your whole package in, will not be accepted as part of the petition unless you are asked by them to submit further evidence.[/b] This is not correct. I sent in additional proof and it was accepted. OP I would submit my package now. Why should you wait? Alot of people only visited their fiance 1x and they received their visa. YOU CAN NOT send extra info after the orginal has been sent in unless it is an rfe. I had to deal with that over an address and country change.... lol even if she moves from say the netherlands to ireland you can't change it untill it is approved and goes to nvc. I talked to 5+ uscis people, congress staff, and did my own research, sure maybe you somehow did add something to it, but 99.99999% of the time it isn't possible.	freetv	Male	China	2009-09-25 02:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Will visit fiance a second time in a couple weeks...should I wait to send K1 petition?	QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Sep 25 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Westindy @ Sep 24 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My petition was approved after only one visit. I think you can go ahead and send your petition. It should be fine. Good for this poster, but the advice may be perilous... and how can anyone say "it should be fine" with knowledge or authority? Do people really take the consular phase of the process so lightly -- or, worse, ignore or dismiss it completely? Everyone here is focusing on what USCIS requires -- which the original poster can obviously meet -- yet the long-range view should include the possible reaction of the embassy. Multiple visits are always a PLUS in the eyes of consular officers -- and there is a world of difference between multiple visits versus just one visit in terms of strength of evidence. As stated, a little considered restraint now can avert months of delay later. OP, hold off until you can front-load the I-129F petition with extra evidence of relationship from your upcoming trip. (You probably realize the sense in this already, or you wouldn't have posed your question in the first place, si man? ) In my case I had lived overseas for about 6 months and then went back to the u.s. and three months later went to see her and got engaged... went home and started the visa. I think it looked pretty good getting engaged and THEN sending it in. But in the end it really doesn't matter. If time is a prob send it in now, if not just wait and put as much info in the orginal as you can. A slim orginal will mean the VO WILL ask for more proof at the interview but a fat orginal might mean just questions (my case). No matter how you look at it there are + and - for each options, what you do will depend on what you need.	freetv	Male	China	2009-09-25 02:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	HELP!! Embassy trouble.. What should we do?	If your story is indeed real the only thing you can do is hope that the officer doesn't realize your current fake year in the passport. But they often look at them pretty close.... so what I am saying is that it will be denied if you do nothing, and if you try to do something your prob going to get shipped home.	freetv	Male	China	2009-12-05 01:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	questions on the 129f	While I am filling out the 129f I’m assuming it all has to be in English right? My fiancée is Korean, so when filling out her name in the blocks do they want it in Korean to match what is on her original documents or translated to English? Same for her address and such as well? Also when I was filling out the 129 I noticed that on the top of the page was an expiration date, does this form have to be received at the service center before that date expires? If you got your forms from visajourney then you have no reason to worry about the expiration date. As far as the name and address, Everything should be in English with the exception of "Name in Native Alphabet If not Roman ect" which in your case means Korean. I know chinese uses Pinyin to trancribe characters into the Roman Alphabet, does Korea also have something like that? Its been a long time since I learned about Korea so I can't remember.... if they don't a translation into English is fine. Edited by freetv, 26 January 2010 - 03:55 AM.	freetv	Male	China	2010-01-26 03:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	F-1 Student visa to K1 or I-130...confused	1. Your going to have to answer to someone about why you came to the u.s. (for your studies or to be with your bf?)... and remember, they know your bf came with you. A: Came here to be with him and planned on getting married 2. You would need to go back and file an immigration visa. B: Came here only to study 2. If you came here only to study go to this forum: http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=130 3. Make a post there and you will find all the information you will ever need... your just going to adjust your status. But no matter what you end up doing, your in the right place to ask questions.	freetv	Male	China	2010-02-03 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioner is losing his JOB before the compeletion of K1 Process	Hm, I see... but how about co-sponsors? Like, why who lives in Brazil for example can have a co sponsor and who lives in her country can not? I'm just curious... Thanks for answering by the way! Its a good question, but you have to remember that sometimes there is no logic in actions, just actions. BUT the good news is that its all about the consulate and not the nationality. If your from say Vietnam and study in France, your going to be treated like a French national and be able to use a co sponsor. We were lucky enough to be living in Europe when we did the interview so we were both able to attend, answer questions, and just have a very relaxed "this is only a formality" type interview. Consulates have their own reasons for being strict (fake marriages etc) and they often don't allow co sponsors to try and limit fraud (its the only thing I can think of). But your right.... it just doesn't make sense. Edited by freetv, 03 February 2010 - 10:40 PM.	freetv	Male	China	2010-02-03 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petitioner is losing his JOB before the compeletion of K1 Process	Although everyone feels for you in this situation (vo included), they still have to follow the field guide and that means a current job. It would be illegal to approve it when they for a fact that no one is able to support you once you got to the U.S. Can you find a co sponsor? Then at the interview you still have backup.	freetv	Male	China	2010-01-31 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We want to fire our attorney. Please advice!	Its kind of like getting a second opinion from another Dr. and going back to the first one to fire him and also getting your last script.... and he is so upset about losing you he prescribes something that causes you to become very very sick.... It just isn't going to happen unless he is already going to prison and just is really really nasty.	freetv	Male	China	2010-09-28 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Touch: 10/03/2010	I know the wait is hard... but there is no way your going to be at the interview nor is she going back to the u.s. with you in Nov. Even if it got approved today and only spend a few hours at nvc like mine did... your still looking at a long wait before she even gets the first letter from the consulate... let alone an appointment for the interview. Don't set yourself up for disappointment... the process is already full of it. So just sit back and enjoy your time together and get ready for the consulate stage.	freetv	Male	China	2010-10-05 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Toughest Countries to get approval from	It is really about common sense, do most Brits want to "cheat their way" into America? No, but I am sure you can think of countries that are facing absolute poverty (South America, Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia come to mind) and so they are very hard. Of course you also have the weird places like Morocco where age and sex can create probs because it goes against social norms.... but aside from places like that poverty is the main issue that causes ppl to want to seek a fake marriage.	freetv	Male	China	2010-10-05 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC Jan. filing	Well, maybe so, but I hit the website last night, as I always do, only to find out that I had been locked out. Evidently the systems down, or at least that's the answer I got when i call them tnis morning. Maybe today it'll be back up. I see what you mean, we are locked out too! So does that mean that if we get approved today (wishful thinking i know, but we are all aloud to dream) that our case will not be updated online at all and we would only receive the NOA2 in the mail? Please USCIS get the case status up and running again!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-12 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	VSC Jan. filing	We are still waiting too! Maybe all of our files are sitting on the persons desk who went on vacation or something??? Good luck to everyone. Hopefully we all get some good news soon!!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-12 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 VSC	I'd say it's a little early to be worried right now. VSC is not moving too quickly and right now they supposedly are working petitions around your timeframe. You could see some action any day so keep your fingers crossed...pray and get ready for the next phase. I'd start worrying as you approach the 5 month mark without any activity. Thanks for the reply Johnny. We have our fingers and toes crossed and are praying everyday...so hopefully any day now!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-04-23 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 VSC	Hi Everyone, Congratulations to all of you who have received your NOA2! We received our NOA1 on Jan. 25th and havnt been touched or heard anything since Jan. 28th. I have seen people on the same date and after us already being appproved. Is there anyone else in the same situation as us? Is it too early to be worrying yet?	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-04-22 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 VSC	Dear VSC, Please, please can we have our approval soon? You can do it!!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-04-14 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 Filers	We finally received our NOA2 yesterday! It took 116 days but we are so happy! Good luck to the few that are still waiting!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-23 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 Filers	still waiting... seems that my papers have been left behind. Still waiting too..... try to keep positive	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-14 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 Filers	Wow Johnny... Married not even 12 hours after your fiancee arrives! It is kind of romantic in a way, plus your in-laws will love you for respecting their wishes. You'd BETTER post some wedding pics!!! I hear you about the man-cave. I've never scrubbed so hard or so long! I'm even getting my 7 year old son used to "putting the seat down"... lol. My preparations are just about done, just some last minute odds and ends and then I'm off to San Jose. Johnny, I sincerely wish you and Wilma the best of luck for a healty and happy life together. You're an awesome dude, so tell Wilma we said she's getting a great guy! Lohninck - Come on!!! You GOTTA be getting your NOA2 any freakin' day now. Once you get yours, the January class is just about done. Are there ANY other Jan filers who still haven't received their NOA2? Best of luck to everyone, Alan Hi Alan, Yes, we are still waiting! Hopefully any day now! Goodluck for the rest of your journey	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-11 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 Filers	I see the Feb filers are now starting to see some approvals. Is there still hope for us January filers still waiting???	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-02 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January 2010 K-1 Filers	Are there any other unlucky January filers (except me), who have not received yet neither NOA2 nor RFE? We are still waiting too Come on VSC!!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-04-30 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2010 Filers -- I-129F -- VSC	We are late January filers. NOA1 25th January. Hopefully VSC wraps up January this week too! Please VSC can we have our approval too!	Kel22 Britt22	Male	Australia	2010-05-02 10:19:00