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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I'm being a paranoid polly....
My check was cashed in about a week. 4 days later got the email notification, 3 days after that got the hard copy Noa1 in the mail. personally I think i'd call if you dont see your check cashed in 2 weeks, and I wouldn't go more than a month waiting on Noa1. Besides...It's only a phone call. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-07-26 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSelf Employed
Ok , thanks !
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-06 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSelf Employed
General question for those that are self employed and maybe been thru this and a hypothetical scenario. Firstly, I am self employed and incorporated so the only letter of employment I could do would be signed by me. I am thinking to just copy the Corporation papers and bank account papers and schedule C business returns that show me as CEO but wonder if that is enough? Secondly, since incorporating I had to become a memeber of EVERIFY so that anyone I hire will be vetted thru USCIS. At some point after I marry my fiance if I want to also put her on my payroll will this trigger a red flag? I dont want to be over scrutinized later at the AOS stage or her green card phase. Some couples do work together but this would actually put me "everifying" the recipient of my own k1 petition thru the same entity that has to approve her K1 and later stages. Any opinions? Thanks, Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-06 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp
To clarify, just because NVC is done does not mean Manila has the case yet. My understanding you need to call the embassy and if they have your case number you can go to the website. some have said it is 2 weeks from NVC before manila has the case and it gets a manila number. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 06:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp
Yeah you can call and get the manilla case number then go to the online website and read the instructions, schedule interview print the confirmation page needed for St Lukes and down load the forms. Thats what many have said because the letter may be very late. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 06:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do we get married?
Thought most States also require a blood test first. Many States require the immigrant to have a ss number before marriage. Best thing is to check your State website. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
Fazmo makes some good points. They dont really know what to ask beyond normal questions. The more information you volunteer the deeper they can dig. In my understanding the income at interview the most current pay fills in the gap from the previous years tax return. Shows ongoing income and that is a requirement. Any later interview is looking to see that the couples finances are together. So it should not be about the amount in the account but is the wife's name ON the account. I would think you should black out the last few digits of your account number to protect identity. As for blacking out the amounts I wonder will that trigger a red flag? I also agree each embassy can be different. Most everyone I know in Manila has said the interview was fast and they were not so interested in looking at 2 years of paper. they alreday have all teh paper form the petition. Good idea to have everything you might need with you but only give information that is asked for at each step. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
The employment letter and previous 3 years tax returns are otional. But if any will help your case it's fine to be over prepared. If the previous 3 returns will help your case use them, if not then don't. You have to show the most recent years return, the only other thing I was told for previous yeras is there should be no outstanding tax issues. Jim

Edited by Jim N Augie, 07 August 2011 - 04:41 AM.

Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 04:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
I thought a letter from employer was needed but I could be wrong. Recent paystubs and bank records are good to have. My understanding is only the most current tax return is needed ( 2010 for this years interview) but if you already have the extra returns it can't hurt to have them with you. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-06 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2- How much longer do we wait?
From what I have read and been told by people who have done this, you can choose "expedited" for a higher fee and the visa will sent by a delivery service (2go) still takes about 10 days. I have known some who wait in manila and pickup in person. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-14 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got a visa a month ago but I'm still stuck here, help!
This may be different as I am dealing with the philippines but that visa will have 2 dates. Once it is issued it is valid for 4 or 6 months I dont remember which. After you enter US the 90 day count begins. You should check that with your country and see how long the issue date is good for. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-15 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureskids
Ok I read again and you are saying they are US ctizens so I dont see where you would have a problem
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-15 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureskids
Not sure if you are saying the status of the kids are US citizens already or not. If they were included with your 129f petition Check the CFO website but kids are covered under your 129f and you have up to one year to bring them over. Jim.

Edited by Jim N Augie, 15 August 2011 - 02:21 PM.

Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-15 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible for my fiancee to Submit I-129F to USCIS even we have not meet yet???
I agree with newlyweds2010, definately should spend some time in person first. It would also be good to learn about each others culture too. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-16 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible for my fiancee to Submit I-129F to USCIS even we have not meet yet???
I could be wrong but this is straight from the instructions " 4. Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single typed page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F. Make sure to sign and date it. " I believe that date will need to be earlier than the file date. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-15 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible for my fiancee to Submit I-129F to USCIS even we have not meet yet???
Meeting in the last two years is a major requirement. I would suggest spending some time learning the requirements so when you do meet for vacation you already know about keeping motel receipts , plane ticket stubs, take lots of pics together there is alot to be getting ready for. Jim.

Edited by Jim N Augie, 15 August 2011 - 02:59 PM.

Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-15 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there such thing as "too much"?
Too much is not always better. I would definately bring everything with me they could possibly ask for. But they will need to ask. As for the forms I only supply what is required. The more info they have the more ammunition to ask questions. I'd rather just have a normal interview and standard questions. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-16 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above poverty line??
Apologies for the wrong answer. I am self employed so thats where I went off on a tangent. As for line 22 thats why I said I "think" meaning depends on which form. Jim
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-17 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above poverty line??
Forgot to mention, the amount they are setting is Adjusted Gross Income or AGI. Not annual income. Think it's line 22 on a US1040 tax return. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-16 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above poverty line??
Pushbrk is right, previous years are OPTIONAL the most recent tax year is required. For this year it would be the 2010 filing. You do have to be current with no outstanding tax any previous years but they will know that. Also check the poverty guideline page carefully because they might mean for you to multiply the povertyline shown by 1.25 to arrive at the amount you need to be above. Some charts are alreday muliplied some are not if not it should say so in the fine print. It doesn't matter for yours as your way above but just putting it here anyway. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-16 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeaurocrats Trying To Increase The Odds Of Failure?
Likewise dont forget at POE she can also ask for a translator. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-14 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk2 custody issues
Ok thanks for the replies. I actually meant for this to be in the philippines group as it varies in different countries. So verify requirements for your country. I spoke to someone with experience for Phil. they dont use the word sole. They dont have divorce. An anullment will either name custody is with the father, the mother or both. meaning my fiance has the equivalent of sole custody. Also the marriage certificate is recorded as nullified. If no marriage then custody is always with the mother. An anullment is like saying the marriage never happened so back to rule 1, custody is with the mother. But it does seem to vary depending on wetehr your country uses divorce or anuulment. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-18 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk2 custody issues
Anyone else out there going through the process of filing 129-F for benificiary with child/children from a previous marriage? Did you have to get a permission letter from the childs father allowing exit from Philippines? Was it required even if your anullment stated custody of child is with the mother? Thanks, Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-18 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWestern Union Receipts
I included receipts as part of my 129f petition and my fiance will have more updated reciepts for interview to show support is ongoing for her and my stepson. Maybe some countries look at it differently but I see no problem with a reasonable amount of support. There was recently a fiance from Philippines who posted she got quite the opposite result. She did not need support from her petitioner and had no receipts. The interviewer got very suspicious of that. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-22 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVJ predicted adjudication times
I filed june 9th and my estimated Noa2 date has changed 3 times but not recently. For what it's worth I have noticed more than a few getting the Noa2 a few days before estimated date or within the first week of estimated date but as someone else here said it can vary with RFE. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-27 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMEDICAL
if they cancel do they charge again for the visa fee? Thabks, Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-01 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical and interview timing
haven't decided that yet but need to look into other banks to pay at if any or maybe online. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-01 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical and interview timing
Tahoma is right. I have also heard you can do your interview without the St Lukes result but they will not set the visa out for delivery until they recieve the result from St Lukes. Still better than a second flight to manila. I have been told 4 days normally is enough time between Sr Lukes and interview. We plan to just stay in manila for a week wish we could do medical monday and interview friday but we will lose monday getting the visa fee paid I think. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-31 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally weird but urgent question
Thats a hard question. I have no experience with Thailand but if it is anything like the Philippines I would say anything is possible but whoever has the most cash will win. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-04 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSLEC medical
I've always been told not to do the medical and interview so close toghether. St Lukes needs time to forward the medical result to the USEM. I plan on having our med on a monday and the interview Friday but I hear should be atleast 4 days apart if you can. If you dont want to wait in manila all week you can have your interview sooner but if the St Lukes result is not there they will not issue the visa until they get the results. This is all based on what others have told me. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-10 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! Need to apply for K-1 but HAVE NOT met!
In skype under options if you have it set to save conversations then all your conversations are there. You will have to copy and paste into a word program to print but it can be done. Other messenger apps are easier to print. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-08-07 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa is taking too long
For what it's worth if it helps your time window you can take the CFO seminar while waiting your visa, you just wont get the sticker in your passport until AFTER you have your visa. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-15 04:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppointment Letter
I checked and passport is required of you but you can read all the req here http://photos.state....3__rtf2_003.pdf
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-18 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppointment Letter
Maybe someone else can say for sure or you can check USEM website but I think I remember passport is a required doc to bring to interview so dont see how st lukes can keep that. Or check the required docs for St Lukes maybe they get a "copy" of pasport. Jim.

Edited by Jim N Augie, 18 September 2011 - 02:08 PM.

Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-18 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas Anyone Waited OVER 5 Months For Their NOA2?
If you look at the USCIS website the bar graphs show a spike or increase in Visa filing around May or June so i think thats why the slow down. I don't know what service center you have but for Vermont it still shows a 5 month target. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-17 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFees for I-129F
http://www.uscis.gov...000b92ca60aRCRD
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-22 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent Checklist VJ and USCIS
As someone else said better to have too much than not enough and most offices also have a vague disclaimer after the list " and any other documents as needed". Thats where first hand experience helps. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-09-25 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill a fiance Visa work for us?
I don't know all the laws, but Marriage will not fix the problem. I know a couple in similiar situation , they married but later he got picked up by ICE and deported. So his wife moved to Texas so she can visit him in Mexico, they got a lawyer but it's probably going to be a long time for them. Jim.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-10-03 05:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this accurate???

it says here "Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between October 28, 2011 and November 17, 2011*." I'm thinking if this is accurate or really work :huh:

Yeah it work good sometimes it come early than the month given. Ours work good it was earlier than we expect. :yes:
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-10-05 06:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCFO
A couple additional tips, my fiance said when she was there many had to call their boyfriend to answer some of the questions on the forms like his moms maiden name, complete address in US etc, better to just bring that with you. You can go online to the CFO website for schedule and required documents and things. You can take the seminar before you get your visa but you will still have to go back and get the sticker in your passport after you have visa. Jim. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-10-05 13:41:00