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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur story

Thank you Jim for sharing your emotional and beautiful story. I really hope you either make a copy of what you have shared with us or write an even longer version not leaving out any details. It truly is a story of love, courage and perseverance. It makes me humbled and am willing to wait my turn for happy news. I wish you peace, love and a life filled with all you have been waiting for.
Terri

Thanks for taking the time to read. Maybe someday I will put it all together here. When I saw kuya's post it was good to know that I'm not the only one, although I would never wish it on anyone else. I used to get so jealous lol flight after flight seeing couples already together, coming back for vacation and me just having left Augie crying in the early morning rain at the terminal for what seemed the hundreth time. A 15 hour flight is alot of time to remember that sight. I know a year is long enough for most people here and not easy, I don't mean to belittle that in anyway way. If nothing else just stay positive and be happy it is not worse.
Jim N AugieMalePhilippines2011-10-23 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures; INTERVIEW TOMORROW
ok girl i have my computer up so i can hear when you message me, even though im at work! i'm waiting for the good news! :dance:
Canadian in GAFemaleCanada2011-08-02 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 Family members with K-1 pending
No- she means, she is engaged to one of two brothers, both brothers are in the K-1 process..... anyone chime in?
Canadian in GAFemaleCanada2011-09-24 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa typo grrrrr
Yes it does matter. you should call the 800 # and ask them to fix it. they will send you the correct cards
Canadian in GAFemaleCanada2011-09-23 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT ( I - 134)
The employment letter is optional, I didn't use one, I just submitted most recent tax return and last six paystubs
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-09-23 17:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy K1 visa interview experience

congratulations....did u not fill up DS 230? only the 156,156k and 157? My fiancee going to have interview on the 2nd of November and she was asking me if she will fill up the fors DS 230. Thank u in advance



The ds-230 is only for CR-1 applicants
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-11 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congrats!!!!! :thumbs:
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-14 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa approved! so happyyyyyyyy
Congratulations! PAGBATI!!!! :yes: :thumbs:
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-14 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTHANK YOU.....THANK YOU...THANK YOU
Congrats!!!!
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-17 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEVERYONE BRACE YOURSELF
Congrats!!!
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-18 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or K-3?

OP:

The K3 is functionally obsolete (even thought it's still officially on the books). To file a K3, you would first file the I-130, then you would file an I-129F. USCIS would tie the two petitions together by pulling the I-130 from its current place in the queue and place it with the I-129F that was just submitted. The two petitions are usually approved at the same time and sent to the NVC. If the NVC receives both petitions at the same time or they receive the I-130 before receiving the I-129F, then the I-129F is administratively closed leaving only the I-130 active. An active I-130 places you on the CR-1 path.

I don't think one process is much faster than the other. Posted times by USCIS from NOA1 to NOA2 for K1 and CR-1 is 5 months. For CR-1, there is processing at the NVC which would only take a few weeks if managed correctly. Although, these last couple of months, it has taken about 1 month after NOA2 to obtain a case number for a spousal visa petition at the NVC.

The NVC's role for a K1 file is to assign a case number and send it to the appropriate Embassy/Consulate overseas.


:thumbs: Sounds spot on to me!
bahaynaminMalePhilippines2011-10-18 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschild of fiance
You file k1 and k2 at the same time.

We just did k1/k2 and when I was at the consulate in Vancouver, the agent that did our interview specifically asked for the custody document. You must present it again at the interview for AOS. It's a mandatory document to have.

Edited by Chickaflick, 25 October 2011 - 03:40 PM.

ChickaflickFemaleCanada2011-10-25 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to send K-1 Application?
UPS allows you to not only to track package but also see who signs for it at the USCIS or NVC. I had a problem with my paperwork being untraceable. Between the post office & NVC it was never found. My case was held up for months because my confirmation @ post office said it was there & I thought NVC was just backed up when I never heard from them after a period of time. Sorry 2 make this a long story.
Fela's GirlFemaleNigeria2011-09-03 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC sent K1 case to wrong consulate - What should I do?
OMG,I use to read comments on how stupid the ppl behaved at USCIS,I have experienced it firsthand. My fiance's petition was forwarded to the wrong U.S. embassy. The form asked for his address abroad and his address abroad is in Turkey. But, he will be returning back to Nigeria in a few weeks. He does not have his residency in Turkey and he is there on sports visa. I called and asked why didnt they forward the information to the embassy listed on the I-129f (which was Lagos Nigeria). I was told that they dont have any answers as to why and that I would have to contact the embassy where it was forwarded and she was quick to say, but I dont have a contact number. I'm like #######!!!?? :bonk: I guess I will be contacting the U.S. Embassy in Turkey :angry:
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-09-26 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange of Address
I am really having a hard time getting information on how to transfer my case. I filed an I-129F petition. My fiance was residing in Turkey temporarily on a sports visa. The NVC has approved the petition, but instead of forwarding the paperwork to Nigeria as I indicated on the petition, they forwarded it to Turkey. He is no longer in Turkey, but is in Nigeria. I contaced the service center and they told me to call the NVC. I contacted the NVC and they said to contact the embassy there in Turkey. There time is 7 hours ahead of my time. The times that I can call is between 4-5pm and that is 9-10am EST. Those hours are very busy hours for me at work. Everytime I call, I can't get thru to a person, always an atuomated system. I have sent e-mails to the US embassy in Nigeria and also the US embassy in Turkey. The response I got back form the embassy in Turkey was not even pertaining to the request for change of address or the forwarding of the petition. Now, I really dont know what to do. I am beginning to get tired of this circle that I am in. Does any have any advice? Please help, very distraught!
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-10-04 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTypographical Error

I will concede that Nigeria is a different breed of consulate and defer to those with direct experience with this matter.

The date of someone's birth is not a material issue and in most places would not be any problem whatsoever to correct. I did in fact make that exact error on our sons documents and was allowed to correct it at the interview. I drew a line through it, and wrote the correct date and initialed it. No problems at all.


Thanks for the input. We are having issues with the case being transferred. So now I am waiting to get confirmation of that, then I will deal with the birth date issue.
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-10-06 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTypographical Error

Just Pray that Lagos doesnt give you a hard time about it.....Good luck :thumbs:


That's what my fiance was saying. I think I should send a letter too.
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-09-23 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTypographical Error

Not a material issue, do not worry about it. You can correct it at the interview



Whewwww....thanks!
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-09-22 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTypographical Error
I made a typo on the I-129F. My fiance's birthday is 4/19/1989, but I put 4/18/1989. I called the customer service number and requested a change. The person that I spoke with was definitely not a native english speaker and he had trouble understanding me because I had to repeat things over and over. I submitted this service request on 9/19 (Monday). I received an e-mail stating that the changes could not be made since the request was not submitted by the petitioner. I called and spoke to this guy who was not very helpful at all. He told me to wait 30 days. I tried to explain that they had made a decision on the request, but the information was submitted wrong. He was not relenting! So I hung up and called back and spoke to someone that was very helpful and also acknowledge that the person submitted the change as if it was the beneficiary. She told me to put the request in writing, but there was nothing that they could do with he request that had been filed already. My case was approved on 9/6/11. Should I write Vermont Service Center or should I let my fiance deal with it at the interview?
TinaGFemaleNigeria2011-09-22 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeave US after get married
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Aug 30 2009, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What will be?

If I leave US just after get married, before I get status adjustment finished? If you do this it will indicate to the USCIS that you are abandoning your status. You can leave...but you cannot return and your spouse would have to reapply for you with a spouse visa. You really do need to read the guides about K-1 Visas.

We are planing to have the wedding during Christmas there, and we want to come back for Spring Festival here in China. But that is on 14 Feb. Obviously we don't have enough time to finish my status adjustment. Doesn't sound like you'll have enough time unless you file ASAP after your marriage. It might be possible to get Advanced Parole approved in time. Just maybe though...can't promise that.

Whether I will be refused to entry US again after the spring festival if I just leave like that? You will be refused entry UNLESS you have your Advanced Parole document IN HAND when you enter the U.S. again. That is the ONLY way you can come back before your AOS is approved. You have to indicate you want this when you apply for AOS...it's all included with the price.

Or whether my husband (at that time) could go back first to get my temporary green card and mail to me, then I could enter US again? There is that possibility but AOS approvals aren't the quick kind. Not sure what they are running now, but when my husband adjusted status his approval took 10 months. Just sayin'.

Waiting for your opinion smile.gif

We really appreciate your help..Here does has so many kind and nice person smile.gif

The above comments are just my opinion and not to be taken as the best course of action. Read the Guides...they have a wealth of information that will answer your questions far better.
KarenCeeFemaleCanada2009-08-30 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresround trip ticket?
Hmmm...I wondered about that too.
KarenCeeFemaleCanada2009-08-30 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresround trip ticket?
As far as I know she is not required to have one but having one isn't a problem...lots of people get round trip tickets when coming to the US because it's so much cheaper that way.
KarenCeeFemaleCanada2009-08-30 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this make sense?
Yeah, the above list sounds very similar to what I have to do to get married here in Brazil, but more difficult. Again I'd like to ask what your plans are after you get married in Peru? Have you already looked into the visa you will be getting for your husband/wife in Peru? We have lots of information here, but you have to help us!

Maybe you've done all the research already and that's great. But maybe not...

Point is, I want to make sure that getting married in Peru really is the right route for you.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-23 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes this make sense?
As others have said, if you fiance is not having trouble entering the US now, then he/she shouldn't have trouble after the wedding. But everytime they enter the US they need to make sure that they have a lot of proof that they are returning to Peru. The proof can be return tickets, sufficient funds for their time in the US, a job waiting for them in Peru, perhaps a house/car/kids waiting back in Peru for them. Return tickets alone DO NOT do it always...especially for countries like Peru which are a usually a bit more difficult then countries like the UK, as I'm sure you know. Just make sure they have enough proof (as I would imagine they have been showing now even though you're not married yet) and they should be fine. But as stated above, it's all up to the POE officier.

Again, do you know all of the qualifications to get married in Peru? I'm getting married here in Brazil and then we're filing DCF but there was a LOT of documents that I had to get together for us to get married here. It didn't take tooo long to get them, but certainly more time than 6 weeks. Make sure you don't go down there unprepared. If you are in the US now you need to find out what you need BEFORE you go so that you can get your documents form the US (like Birth certificate) now. Also, this could be unique to Brazil, but I had to get my American documents authorized by the Brazilian embassy in my jurisdiction. This is the type of random thing you need to make sure you don't have to go through, as it's a lot harder (but not impossible) to do while you are out of the country.

What is your and your fiance(e)'s future plan? Do you plan on doing the CR-1 visa or what?
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-23 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of K1
QUOTE (NEED4SPEED @ Jun 25 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEY GUYS, THANKS FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE. WELL THE FIRST DENIAL WAS BECAUSE SHE JUST DIDNT MEET THE TIES TO THE COUNTRY AND THE SECOND ONE WAS BECAUSE SHE DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH OUT OF THE COUNTRY VISAS...BASICALLY THE ON THE SECOND ONE THE CONSUL TOLD HER THAT IF SHE HAD TRAVELED TO OTHER COUNTRIES THEN HE WOULD'VE GIVEN HER THE VISA. ONLY THING IS THAT SHE NEVER SAID SHE WAS COMING HERE TO VISIT ME, WOULD THAT BE AN ISSUE AS WELL? unsure.gif


No. It wouldn't have made any difference if she says she is coming to visit you or not (usually...but the choice is always up to the officer and they all have different opinions I guess). But if she could show sufficient ties to Peru and had enough money to support herself in the US then it probably wouldn't have mattered if she said she was coming to visit you or not. Most likely if they were going to give her the visa, they would do it regardless. Showing sufficient ties to Peru would be the most important thing here really.

I've never heard of a visa being denied because someone hadn't traveled to enough other countries...weird.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-25 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial of K1
Not usually. It depends specifically on the reasons that she/he was denied the tourist visa. If it was because of insufficient funds or because they didn't believe that the visa was only for tourism and rather for immigration then you wont have a problem at all! Just make sure you answer HONESTLY on all of the forms. -Have you ever been denied a visa to the US? (yes).

If he/she was denied because of some other reason (past convictions or something) then that could be a problem, but again it depends. We need more information.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-25 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprinting of chats
Wow, this is actually the first time I think anyone has asked this question. Good for you for being creative. good.gif
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshiring an attorney?
The vast vast majority of us here on VJ have filed WITHOUT an attorney! YOU DO NOT NEED AN ATTORNEY. That is not to say that you can't get one or that there might be a some weird strange thing in your case that you haven't told us about that would mean you should get an attorney (like your fiancee overstayed a visa in the US or something), but otherwise, don't waste your money.

You found us. Ask as many questions as you like, but read the guides and do searches because most likely, that question has been asked before!

QUOTE (TBoneTX @ Jun 23 2009, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cherry?Edward @ Jun 23 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I strongly agree with you.
How can ANYONE responsibly advocate this without knowing the particulars of the OP's situation and his capabilities of reading accurately, interpreting literally, and responding appropriately?


That's true we can't know exactly. Which is why in my post above I said "unless" you have some weird thing, ect. But what she was agreeing with was Gary saying that having an attorney doesn't make sure everything is alright. That is most certainly true! There are LOTS of cases on here where attorneys have actually fvcked up cases and made them take even longer!!! So, yes, getting an attorney is not a guaranteed way to have a good case.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-23 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa help for my girl friend
QUOTE (higherground @ Jun 26 2009, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I UNDERSTAND THE WORRY OF GETTING DENIED. BUT WHY THINK ABOUT BEING DENIED WHEN YOU BOTH HAVE BEEN TRUTHFUL IN YOUR APPLICATION IN THE FIRST PLACE? JUST WONDERING


Just because you are truthful does not mean that you'll get the visa. Many couples who are legitimate couples and have told the truth through the whole process are denied for lots of different reasons that sometimes you can see coming and sometimes you can be totally surprised by. The OP is asking because it's always good to have a backup plan!

You never know what can happen in this crazy game of visas...and it's always good to be prepared.

Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould you let him take a crap on you?
Sorry for the situation! Good luck with returning home! rose.gif
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-05-28 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Wedding outside US?
As stated, you can have a ceremony in Canada before you come to the US, but it's often not a good idea to do this before you have the interview as sometimes the guys at the consulate get confused and think that you tried to get married. My recomendation is to wait to get the visa, have the NON LEGAL ceremony in Canada and then come to the US. Usually if you show them pictures of your 'non legal wedding ceremony' during the interview they get confused and it can cause you some problems, so that's not usually recommended. But if you get the visa first, then have the ceremony, then you wont run into those problems.

Good luck
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-30 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if a fiance is already in US?
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Jun 26 2009, 04:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (conny @ Jun 26 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, we already found out that - they're willing to reschedule, but for how long nobody can say. The problem is that he will need to come back just for that interview and the time will be limited as he cannot take too much time off his study.

We're at NOA1+6 months (no word on NOA2 yet but it may come any moment who knows).

Is there an overwhelming reason why you guys decided to go the K-1 route?


I was wondering the exact same thing! good.gif
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if a fiance is already in US?
No one but the consulate itself will be able to tell you how long they are willing to reschedule. There is not a particular rule for this that I am aware of. Most likely, every consulate is different. You should email the specific consulate that you are going through to ask them.

I'm not sure how it is in Ukraine, but be aware that often times *you* do not make the interview date but rather they assign you an interview date...so whoever is watching the mail in Ukraine needs to be extra attentive so that you don't miss any important things/dates
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-26 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPrevious Marriages
As Road to Peace said, I guess you don't have to worry about your new bride finding any old information on you at your house, since you can't even remember the dates!

However, please make sure that your fiance knows about these previous marriages. More than 2 divorces (number not even given here!) and you are getting married again is kinda a lot. I'm not passing personal judgment but be aware that the Co doing the interview with your fiancee (after you get NOA2 from USCIS) may mention these past marriages to your fiancee. If your fiancee doesn't know about these past marriages this will raise a red flag in your case and could be bad news for your visa.

So, just make sure that your fiancee knows about them. It's better to tell her now then later, because she will find out (most likely at interview) but if not then, later.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs I-129F an immigrant visa petition?
As Gary said, the answer to the question is No, but you could always put a little note to the side and explain that you are in the process of applying for a K-1 visa.... huh.gif
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the hardest part
I can't say that the waiting for the hardest since we lived together in London throughout the whole thing. Otherwise I would probably agree that the waiting is the hardest! But since that can't be considered in my case, the hardest part was probably getting the original I-129F packet together. Once we got it together we had time to prepare for the next stages, but getting the initial pack together and searching VJ day and night for extra important facts was really annoying and time consuming.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-06-29 16:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or F-1
Good post Scandal! good.gif

And I agree. Conny, it would be great if you could let us all know how it went. I sincerely hope that it works out for you, whatever you end up doing, but so that future posters will know the outcome (and so that us here who stick around and try to help people with our advice can give better advice in the future) it'd be great to know how this all comes up. If the F-1 is approved or denied or whatever.

Good luck!
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or F-1
Whatever...as stated I'm done.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or F-1
QUOTE (conny @ Jul 1 2009, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marina-Del @ Jul 1 2009, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you aren't going to use that visa to get married, then you have to ABANDON THE K-1 VISA! K-1 visas are not visas that never expire, they expire.


What's there to abandon? No one, especially my fiance, has any documents or benefits produced from K1 process yet. If there was K1 visa then F1 wouldn't be required, but of course if F1 is already issued and used to study we can't get married UNLESS he comes back after approval and puts K1 in passport at which point F1 gets automatically suspended. No contradiction here. As for expiration, we definitely don't plan to postpone it anyhow - we'll get it as soon as it's done, but that's different story and different visit to the consulate.


I'm sorry. I really don't understand this post at all. I have no idea what you are talking about. You have already applied for a K-1 petition. It doesn't matter that you haven't gotten your NOA2 yet, you are already in the process of getting a K-1 visa so there is a K-1 process going on, at least that's how the CO officer will see it, even if you don't like the terms I'm using to describe it. You and your SO have both signed letters stated that you will marry within 90 days of their entry on a K-1 visa, which you have applied for and are awaiting approval for.

Above you say the F-1 is already issued?? What?? I thought you hadn't applied for it yet and you were just planning on applying for it sometime in the nearby future.

And you say that you can't get married unless he comes back (to Kiev) after NOA2 approval and puts the K-1 in the passport. That's not true. You can get married on the F-1 (but you can't AOS). And again that still doesn't answer my question about how in the world he plans on leaving school to go to the interview in Kiev.

Anyway, seriously, if you can't get the facts through your head and different people on here have repeatedly told you (and on the other thread that you posted) I'm done arguing about this.

Good luck on your journey and I hope that the COs don't act how we suspect they will for your sake...but be prepared to lose a lot of money. But good luck.
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or F-1
K-1s don't usually get left pending for years and years. Either they are left pending for a very long time and people withdraw them and move on to another visa route (like CR-1) or they get their congressmen on them and something ends up happening -or they at least find out *what* is going on...and then it's not really left "pending" (as in nothing is going on at the moment) but "processing" (as in something is happening like AP, but it's still in the process. So your point is a bit moot, IMO.

And yeah, I see what you're trying to do. Have him come on the F-1 so that he can get to the US to study a couple months before he'd arrive there on the normal K-1.

That still doesn't answer my question though. Even if the CO approves the F-1 (which I doubt, again), how are you going to continue with the K-1 at the same time. Ie. how is your fiancee going to go back to Kiev in the middle of the semester for their interview?

And another question: which is more important to the two of you: that you get married and be together as soon as possible or that he/she starts school in the Fall?

And I disagree about another one of your points. You are saying that you will use the fact that she/he came on a B-1 visa a couple months ago and didn't marry you then (even though they could have) and that will be evidence as to why he/she wont marry you on the F-1 visa. I don't think that's very good evidence. As you yourself have clearly stated, people change their minds and clearly get fed up with the processing times of this visa....
Marina-DelFemaleBrazil2009-07-01 19:27:00