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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Reports
Thanks all
We have a 20 step game plan!
With things like writing to the ambassador,
calling the us embassy,
bringing our Japanese Photo Album,
crying,
kicking,
screaming ...
We'll get it eventually!

Thanks for the links, they were exactly what I was looking for!
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2007-11-14 04:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Reports
The Japanese embassy are playing silly beggers with me about my police report.
As some other people have reported, they require the packet 3 request to issue it.
And it takes 3 months to get!

After crying for a whole day, we're now in war mode.
So here's my question.

Where on an official US site does it say that I need a police report from any country that I've lived in since .....
I've been relying on VisaJourney so much that I now can't find any information on the official sites.

Thanks!

Jo
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2007-11-13 04:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStupid Question
Sure you know this but pays to mention ...

If you fly to the US from Ireland (Dublin or Shannon) the POE is in Ireland. So in the off chance that he is refused he doesn't have to pay for a trans atlantic flight home. Could even hang out with a guiness for a day until the flights are cheapish.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2007-11-26 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F SENT OCT 2, NO NOA1 UP TO NOW!!!
I don't know how this will help really.
But we sent from WI to CA on the 2nd October
Arrived CA on the 4th of October
NOA1 issued on the 10th of October
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2007-12-08 05:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhile we wait to get approved.....
- Try to apply for police certificates - check how long they're valid for, how long they take to be issued, if you need your packet 3 to apply for them
- Apply for vaccination records if you don't already have them - This will help you work out what you'll need for the AOS
- Have the USC get their financial stuff in order - tax returns etc. and determine if you'll need a co-sponser (if so they'll need to start getting stuff together too)

While some of those you won't be able to do quite yet, you can research them so that you know when and how to do them when the time comes!
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-02-21 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Police Certificate related Question...
Yup! Everyone's right .. not needed until you get your NOA2

When you get there, here's some more information on the joy of Garda Police Certificates! But don't get it too early, cos I think theres a 6month/1year validity on it.

Have fun!

Irish Police Reports
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-04-10 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Number
Thanks fwa guy.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-04-21 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Number
I had a number of J1 visas in the past.
Is there a way, by looking at the visa in the passport to find the 'A Number'?
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-04-21 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJapan Police Clearance
The Japanese embassy in Ireland accepted the Packet 3 as proof (letter) of request. Maybe ask in your country if they will accept that.
In Ireland the US embassy told me there was no point in coming to the interview without the Police report. So I had to reschedule my interview after I got my Police report which was 2 months later.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-06-16 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtended Visit to the US whilst K1 is being processed
I visited for 1 week post NOA2 but while waiting for Japanese police report. I had tons of proof, none of which was asked for.
It's a different situation, but I flew from Dublin so that I could go through immigration there.
It meant that if I had got refused I wouldn't have to pay for a flight home.
Maybe something to think about since you're in the UK, but double check your flight does go through immigration in Dublin if you decide to do it, as not all do.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-10-04 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewly starting, some questions
I stand corrected
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-10-10 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewly starting, some questions
ok so now I'm going to risk sounding like an idiot and say that even if you can't get a marriage licence in Wisconsin until 6 months after your decree date, surely you can just take that certificate and go to Michigan or Minnesota ( depending on their residency laws) or worst case scenario, Las Vegas?
Am I missing something?
If that is the case, well then you're "free to marry" in the eyes of USCIS as soon as Chapel o Love down on the strip will let you.

In regards to proof. All you 'officially' need for the I 129F is proof that you've met in the past 2 years. While photo's are secondary evidence, you can send those, her passport stamps, any formal evidence that you've met in person recently.
For all the other good stuff, skype, visits to Brazil etc, best to keep it for the interview in Brazil.

In regards to complicated case, I can't help, ours was cookie cutter. I would imagine the overstay might be flagged as an issue, but just wait a little while and someone more knowledgable will come along and post

In regards to good time to apply - Not the month of, or immediately following a fee change (right July 07 people?). I don't think there's any other good times.

Not an expert, just been there done that, and now am a newly moulded cheese head!
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-10-10 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan an I-134 be altered in any way after notarization?
Just in case you're still waiting
My guy got my birthday wrong on affidavit.
I just changed it!
So 2 different handwritings and a cross-out and accepted
(probably wouldn't recommend the crossing stuff out too much though!)
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-10-13 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa or just get married...????
If you are in the UK, and are considering visiting the US during your K1 process, consider travelling through Ireland. Some flights do Immigration in Dublin/Shannon and therefore, if refused, you only need to pay for a trip from Ireland to UK rather than from the US. Do double check the flights however as only some Irish flights do Immigration Eireside.

ETA: I made a mid-K1 visit Ireland to Chicago (POE in Dublin) with ridiculously little issues. I was so so nervous, and it was so fine. Just my experience

Edited by Slightly Bonkers, 28 October 2008 - 09:07 PM.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-10-28 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence You Met within the Past Two Years
Thats funny, cos when I started this process, I made the same mistake!
And I was all up-in-arms about how unfair it was!
Gotta love semantics!

Just to clarify ... it's that you have 'met', seen, each other once in person in the past 2 years.
The length of time since you 'met' originally is irrelevant
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-11-21 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVWP Green slip not removed from Fiancee's passport
this is from the Irish embassy site but I'm sure its the same for new zealand

"Did you surrender your I-94/I-94W arrival/departure card on your Departure from the United States?
Recording Your Departure After The Fact

I-94/I-94W Instructions - Visit the CBP Website.

If you returned home with your Form I-94 (white) or Form I-94W (green) Departure Record in your passport, it is possible that your departure was not recorded properly.

If you departed by a commercial air or sea carrier (airlines or cruise ships), your departure from the U.S. can be independently verified, and it is not necessary to take any further action, although holding on to your outbound (from the U.S.) boarding pass - if you still have it - can help expedite your re-entry next time you come back to the United States."

Link - I94
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-04 01:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDATE FORMAT
I'm open to correction on this but

if the dates your wrote can be correct either way it might lead to some smaller issues.
For example if your birthday is February 12, 1980 and you wrote it 12.02.1980, they will read it as the 2nd of December.
Obviously things like your birthday might be checked against your passport so that would be ok but I could see it being confusing for an officer and might lead to problems

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-10 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationship Problems due to Language
"Since I can't think of anything, here is a stupid example:
immediately in German really means 'right now' or in '5 seconds' whereas my fiancé tends to use it as 'in 10 minutes'"


We have exactly the same problem!

Granted we're both native English speakers.
But I blame the fact that he is a guy!

Some of these issues sound very familiar to me and my husband (and every other boyfriend I've had!)
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2008-12-25 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBoth sides of birth certificate?
WI Birth Certs sometimes have 2 sides
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-19 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew face here with a Question about fiance visiting the US before I-129 completion...
The I-94 number is the number on the green card that they will staple to her passport when she travels on a VWP.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-21 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew face here with a Question about fiance visiting the US before I-129 completion...
It neither delays nor complicates the process if your fiance is in the US legally when you send the package. I was in the states when we sent the envelope and was approved in average time. You just fill in that section of the form.

Your fiance can visit during the process. But she needs to show proof of ties to her country(rent agreement, mortgage, letter from work etc.) to prove to the immigration person that she isn't trying to immigrate on this trip. I made 1 trip mid K1, and was so nervous but had no problems. I was nice to go through pre-immigration in Dublin though.

your second question is a FAQ, check out FAQs and watch the forums for more specific experiences.

Edited by Slightly Bonkers, 21 January 2009 - 10:43 AM.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-21 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew filer
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jan 28 2009, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No


Ditto,

my tax experience prior to k1 was uncertain to say the least, i'm not even sure if i even filed.
I worried it would affect our process but ...
I'm here after k1 approval with AP and EAD in hand while waiting for GC
I know it might come back to bite us in the #### at some point but not immigration wise anyway.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-27 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrue or False?
"If you visit the US as a tourist with the intention of marrying a US citizen, that is NOT legal. I would suggest filing for a K-1 fiance/e visa and going through that process. Visits can be made to the US while the case is processing I believe. That way, you can see eachother and then you can legally plan a gorgeous wedding together once your visa comes through"

It IS legal to visit the US as a tourist with the intention of marrying a US citizen.
It is NOT legal to visit the US as a tourist with the intention of marrying a US citizen AND staying in the US.

Edited by Slightly Bonkers, 21 January 2009 - 04:17 PM.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-01-21 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP US! K-1 QUESTIONS
To the OP:

Just to reiterate what some other posters have said. Even if your FI is asked if he's getting married and says yes, I think there's a good chance he'll get through as long as he brings his military papers.

From personal experience. I went to the Las Vegas wedding of a UK cop and a Las Vegas native who after the wedding were heading back to the UK. The UK guy didn't know anything about immigration and POE so when asked the purpose of his visit said ' to get married to my US fiance' and was straight away taken away for further questioning. The interview went on quite a while until they asked him his job. He told them, showed them his cop card, and they said congratulations and sent him on his way.

Obviously it would be nicer if they didn't have to question him further, but the fact that him staying in the states would break his military orders I imagine would be fairly persuasive proof.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-02 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Records in Japan
Once you've applied and the US embassy is aware of your application, most will provide you with a written letter detailing the reason. For some you have to wait for your packet 3.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-05 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
The I94 shows the US when the OP left the US. If it was never turned in, in theory the OP never left the US. In practice, the US doesn't know when the OP left the US. As a result they may assume that he/she overstayed. And that's what the OP has to prove otherwise.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-07 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
I didn't return my I94. I had heard horror stories of them not processing it or it getting lost. Also having had friends who pulled I94s from Passports, I know that they aren't dealt with a lot of respect once they leave your passport, and many get misplaced. I took a risk not to bother doing it and I wouldn't recommend the same, but it worked for me.

There were a couple of years between the I94 and my K1, the delay wasn't due to the I94 however.

I would imagine that the (perceived) overstay comes up at the embassy stage. I was asked at my interview if I'd ever overstayed, I said no, and that was it.

Perhaps some oldtimers could specify if a (possible) overstay would be dealt with at I-129F stage or an embassy thing?


Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-07 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't return i94w form. Can I apply for K1 visa?
One of my (many) trips to the US my I-94 was not taken.
I never sent it back to Kentuky but I kept it and LOTS if proof that I had been back in the country
The best proof is the boarding pass of the flight out of the states
But other things are letters from HR departments at work, Credit card bills etc.
My K1 was processed with no mention of it, but I had the stuff just in case.

If you're sending it to Kentucky (which is obviously a good idea) I would recommend photocopying everything in that package so that if it isn't processed in time, you can show your embassy the information.

ETA: on your most recent question - I don't think it will hold it up, but you may be questioned at it at the embassy stage and the next time you enter the US

Edited by Slightly Bonkers, 07 February 2009 - 04:12 PM.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-07 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPre-interview visit?
I'm still in training for my full bonkers status.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-08 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPre-interview visit?
Sorry if my reply was confusing. Even though it may not suit you, I feel I should clarify just incase I confused anyone else.

Usually you do immigration in the US, after your flight lands. That's where they decide whether to allow you to enter the US or not. It they don't let you in, you have to pay to get on the next flight home.

Ireland has an arrangement with the US that allows passengers to go through immigration in Dublin (or Shannon) before the flight. For you this would mean having your POE, immigration interview in Dublin rather than in America. If they decided to refuse you entrance, you could just leave Dublin airport and get a flight back to the UK in your own time, which would be much cheaper and less hassle than from the States.

The Dublin POE requires all the same proof of return as an American POE, so you're not making that part any easier. You're just minimizing the issues if you're refused.

As mentioned not all US bound flights do immigration in Dublin, so if you decided to do this, double check with your airline.


Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-08 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPre-interview visit?
If you decide to go You might want to consider flying through Dublin, so you can do immigration there. Saves you having to have an 8+ hour flight and then the cost and hassle of being sent back. Double check your flight though cos not all Dublin flights do immigration in Dublin.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-07 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis attorney needed?
I have a friend who is US diplomatic staff and processes K1 and other visas in the country in which he's posted.

When we started the process, we asked him and he said that for a couple with no big red flags, the process was created to be done by the applicant, not by a lawyer. I thought it was an interesting point of view, and one I remembered lots while pulling my hair out over forms.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-03 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning a wedding in 3 months?
One option is to have a quickie civil wedding to get things moving and then actually plan your wedding in your own time.

Another option is to take the whole 9 months allowed on the K1, 6 months in your own country, 3 months in the US. This never actually seems like a decent option for me though because it meant 6 extra months away from each other and i didnt want a wedding that much.

What we did was, as soon as we sent in our application we found a place and talked to them about dates about 9,10 months away but didn't book anything. I bought a dress and did all the achievable stuff. As soon as our petition left NVC, we set a date 6 months down the line.

We did take a risk by doing this and we know it. But I knew that I had to get a Japanese police cert which was an extra 8 weeks waiting and this was our only real sticking point. The irish embassy doesn't have long waits for interviews, and we knew that Ireland is a generally low fraud post, and that our relationship was real, so by and large, it was a very calculated risk.

We took whatever dates were left at the venue, mid-week weddings are less of a pain when half the guests are out-of-towners but we did get a Friday. And then had about 6 months to plan, 1 month of which was with me in the states. You can put together a beautiful wedding in that time, or even in less if necessary. The most important thing for me was to give people enough notice to book flights.

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-06 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSorry that this is a bit of a dumb question...
"K1 visa holders are non -immigrants."

But most embassies and consulates deal with them as immigrant visas ie. You'll be transferred to that department, have to follow that protocol etc.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-10 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPulling my hair out
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Feb 17 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kevs1girl @ Feb 17 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Should we visit first to satisfy the requirement of meeting within 2 years of filing? Absolutely - 100% yes. Should I just file the fiancé thing before we meet? No - do not do this - you will waste your time and money. Should he visit and we marry while he's here and then file the K3? NoIs that even an option? Not an option I've read so much info I feel like my eyes are gonna bleed blink.gif



This is an option.
He is able to come to the US and get married and leave and then you can apply for K3 or whatever.

Like some said K1's tend to be quicker but you really need to make your own decision on which is best for you based on lots of things including when you want to spend time apart, before or after the wedding.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-17 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging my name
bear in mind that some counties in the states (and I know a couple in WI) 'officially' require a SSN for a marriage license. You should have your FI call his local office to ensure that your county doesn't need one. Many say they require it on websites but when you call they don't actually need one, and won't actually accept one with 'DHS work authorisation required' written on it (which yours will, if you're a K1), so calling is the best option.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-16 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat other forums do you visit here on VJ other than the K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures General Discussion?
You might get MORE replies in the K1 forum, but you'll probably get the RIGHT answer when it's moved to the correct forum
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-19 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging Return Flight?
I did it. Was given the normal leave to stay 90 days, and later extended my 10 day trip to 3 weeks. Didn't tell anyone, just left as normal.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-22 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadobe text
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Feb 23 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your answer does not fit, use another sheet of paper, as per the instructions.


You can just write those answers in by hand if that will fit

Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-23 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm just not sure... I need some help...
The summer camp J1 are not subject to the 2 year residency rule. It has something to do with the fact that the applicants are 100% self-funded.
Slightly BonkersFemaleIreland2009-02-24 09:22:00