ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Originals
Provide originals of the I-129F documents is sort of confusing to me. Since most things in the I-129F I sent are "copies" to begin with: eMails, e-Receipts, etc. I can supply the original boarding passes and some hotel bills, but really not too many originals in this age of electronic-information. I guess I have to hope the few "originals" I have are enough.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-07-24 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAugust 3 touch!!!!!!
Could someone tell me what you all mean by being "touched" by USCIS. As far as my case goes, they sent an eMail that they were mailing IMBRA RFE, and another eMail that they received IMBRA RFE, and that's the only contact I have received.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-04 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho said YES, or NO to the Imbra and got approved
said "YES" but we met that way BEFORE the law was in effect. Wrote the address of the web site and nothing else. No problem.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone else been touched on a Sunday?
I was "touched" today, Sunday: saying that my petition has been approved, and it was mailed Friday!
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-06 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoney
I believe it depends upon which embassy will be conducting the interview on what is needed to accompany the I-134 form. In my case, the Manila embassy does want to look at the most recent tax return. Maybe checking the individual embassy's web site will give you more detailed information about what is required.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-08 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some advice PRONTO
Correct me if I'm wrong. But while the I-134 may not be legally binding against you in regards to her, if you read the "fine print" on the form, it does provide for some liability for you as far as the US Government is concerned if she ever has to use government services because she is now poor and avails herself of the "hand-outs" that our government provides.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-08 16:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying for the I-129 F
I'd say the K1 process is relatively straight forward. If you dilligently assemble all the information required and requested, things will go OK. There is no need for a lawyer, and this is a lawyer making this statement. A lawyer doesn't have your vested interest in triple-checking that everything is "perfect" and cannot "speed" up the process. I'd say the only reason for a lawyer is to trouble-shoot a denial in the unlikely event this might happen. And even then, maybe contact with your congressman may be more helpful than an immigration attorney.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-09 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSenators office
You might find better reception and help at your Representative's office. Unfortunately the way our government is set up, the senators tend to only care about what PAC's, big-money, and the news-worthy interests are asking of them. A representative is a little more beholding to his/her constituents. My representative's office is drafting a letter of "support" for my girl to include in her packet, and he said he will call the embassy as our interview date approaches (not holding my breath on that one). The congressman's aid typically responds to my eMail within 24-hrs, and returns my phone calls as well.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-11 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInteresting
The typical government "incompetence" comes from the mechanism that exists, not so much in those who work these jobs. The easiest example of the mechanism slowing things down is the fact that once the I-129F is approved at the service center, it has to be mailed to the NVC who's only job evidently is to read what embassy gets it and mail it out again. Why the service center can't read that my petition needs to be in Manila, I will never understand.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-10 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJul 31/Aug 1/Aug 2 NOA2's
How do you actually "know" NVC has received the petition. I received a letter in the mail from them stating they have received it, and that within one week it would be mailed to the proper embassy. I was under the belief that this meant NVC had it and that it would soon be travelling to Manila. Is this belief incorrect?
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-14 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen can a K-1 visa holder legally work?
While some questions have been answered, I am still just as confused. If the AOS with the I-765 makes the K1 a permanent resident, why would they also need to file for an EAD at the same time if a permanent resident is legally able to work in America?
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-15 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen can a K-1 visa holder legally work?
Can someone bottom-line the work authorization process for me for a K1 beneficiary AFTER the marriage and AFTER AOS to "conditional pem resident." What must happen, what forms must be filled-out for her to work? I thought I read somewhere that a perm. resident or even a "conditional perm. res." has the legal write to work in the US, which would mean only a SS# is needed?
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-15 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow meet question
I told them in the RFE that we met on FH, gave them the address of the Australian company running the web page, and I was approved no problem. Better to be honest upfront, than to be explaining your "fibs" of omission later I think.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-17 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshipping to the philippines
I've been told that FedEx is the only "safe" way to get things to the Phil. I know that I've sent my finacee at least 15 letters, and only ONE has ever made it to her through regular mail. But when I order her flowers and they are delivered by a local delivery service, they get there. So I KNOW the address is correct. So why the postal service in the Manila Metro Area has difficulties, I don't know.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-19 08:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSome things are just not right
I think the "rub" on your colleague's situation was that his girl was here legally to begin with, so AOS was possible under the laws. If it makes you feel any better, I don't think you can AOS an illegal who came across the Mexico-Arizona border. I hope the instances are rare where it is possible to adjust an illegal status to legal. If it were possible for my fiancee to get a travel visa, I would have done the same thing.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-22 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParents signing IMBRA RFE?

Mommy and Daddy are going to forge a document for you??
Are Mommy and Daddy also going to fil out the Aff of Support because you chose to live else where??

Isnt it about time to be a responsible adult for a change??


That's a bit snide I think.

The question posed is whether the time saved is worth the consequences. Probably not. But, the reality of the situation is the only one who would "catch" the forgery would be the child of mommy and daddy who wants the forgery to happen in the first place.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-22 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupplement letter for question 18 on I-129F
I wouldn't worry too much about establishing your relationship time-wise at this juncture. I think what is most important is between NOW when you initially file and WHEN the petition is approved and the interview happens, that you and her shall provide additional evidence of an on-going relationship during this time frame.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-17 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupplement letter for question 18 on I-129F
My ques. 18 was two sentences long. "I met her in Manila . . then we travelled to the province to see her folks." It has been approved and is being sent to the embassy as I type. Rule of thumb, if you don't need additional papers, don't submit, because folks won't read them anyway.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-17 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost hope?
Putting your "trust" in God is fine, but make sure you are diligent in your efforts to keep the govt. folks on task. After all, it was God who gave you a brain to think and fingers to dial the telephone numbers. And I agree, going to visit will help bunches. I too am going to see my gal in nine days. While we have been approved, I am half-convinced that our file will stay boxed in the embassy warehouse in Manila for a month or more. That is why I continue to go see her whenever I have the opportunity. It's my way of staying in touch with her, and also allowing myself to think at least I have "control" over something.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-24 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Difference Relationships
If your paperwork is in order, there should be no problem with age difference. On many of my trips to Manila, I have seen grandfathers in their 60's and 70's with their teen-age wives. If such an age difference is approved in a "high-fraud"country like the Philippines, than I don't think its an issue at all. It may raise eyebrows a bit, and cause higher scrutiny with the paperwork, but who cares. If the paperwork is solid, it won't matter.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-10-01 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngaged, need some help
You should file immediately AFTER you return from your trip to visit I would think. During your time together, you can gather documentation that you met, take photos, fill out the I-129F, etc. If you have it all prepared and signed, then you can drop it in the mail as soon as you return to America. That's what I did anyway.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-10-25 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC ON SPEED?

Yep, that's normal for VSC! Just shows us all what a real Service Center can do when they want to. I "lived" at CSC for 122 days before approval!

Not so sure that it's quite that simple or normal. Our NOA2 through VSC took over 3-months. Often it depends upon the date you filed compared to the work-load currently at the center I think.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-12-15 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration attorney needed ?
I would agree with the statements that a lawyer would likely "catch" the goofs that might lead to an RFE because an immigration attorney would know the general scheme-work of the law. Where you would have to do some "shopping" around is to find a lawyer who has experience dealing with your specific embassy to know the ends-and-outs of the process once it hits the USE.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-12-18 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppeals to the AAO

BJZags,

Please clarify - K1 application or I-129f petition? Sounds like you're asking about the latter, although you specified the former.

Yodrak


My bad. It would be the I-129F petition denial. But I would think that maybe the AAO would also handle denial of the K1 application since it is sent back to the USCIS by the embassy.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-01-24 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppeals to the AAO
Trying to help out someone who's K1 application was denied. I am assuming the denial can be filed using a form I-129B. But nowhere can I find the jurisdiction of the AAO (Administrative Appeals Office) of the USCIS. The CFR says the cases available for review by the AAO are found in 8 CFR 103.1(F)(3)(iii), but that sub-part no longer exists in the current regs. Does anybody know where I can find the authority for WHAT cases the AAO rules on?

Thanks.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-01-24 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Cert not on nso paper

If she gets that done and has 4 copies of that will she still need her baptizmal cert?

It has been stated in the past by veterans of the K-1 and USE experience in Manila that a baptismal certificate would be good "proof of identity" if the NSO birth certificate indicated that it was a "late registered" birth.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-04-02 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Step by Step description

Here are the steps until your spouse reaches the U.S - http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Loto


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Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-29 03:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresScheduling medical

Richi,

I know you have all those beautiful guides to cruise the NVC in a lightning speed!

Medical - Normally, the appointment letter is necessary to do the medical. But I have seen the people in Philippines have done it with other NVC correspondence that has NVC Case#. Check with your panel physician, if an early medical is possible with NVC Case#

Agent & DS-3032 - Now you can shoot a DS-3032 email (This is just form data). Normally, the beneficiary assigns the petitioner as choice of agent to speed the things, but it is not a requirement. I prefer the petitioner to be the COA so that all package deliveries locally can be done quickly (Every second in NVC is damn important to me!). Also, if you get DS-3032 email from NVC as PDF, you can complete it and scan it and email back to NVC, if your first DS-3032 is still not accepted at that point.

Follow the below guides, if you count every second in NVC.

Department of State Official link - http://travel.state....1335.html<br />Also follow LingChe shortcut (http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut) for fastest NVC processing. Current record is 13 days using LingChe shortcut in the past.
Here is my link - http://www.visajourn...ideSpouse<br />OBX is another record holder and she completed NVC process in around same timeline of mine (Source - Saylin's NVC sheet, Thanks Saylin! - https://spreadsheets...anc&hl=en#gid=0)

NVC electronic processing is not applicable to you, but it would be useful to others.
Some countries such as Canada, Mexico etc. have NVC Electronic Processing as well. Here is EP Guru Darnell's link - http://www.visajourn...rocessing<br />Official site of NVC Electronic Processing and to see if you qualify - http://travel.state..../visa_4409.html

Loto


Thats great LoTo... :thumbs: I see today ur giving a deep input to everybody. I think ur in real Halloween mood...keep it up dear.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-31 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to SIF or CC??

Review and Case completion normally takes around 2 weeks, if there are no RFE.

Loto


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Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 12:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPoverty guidelines Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes you can use your child support in Morocco. I had to call the Child Support Agency in my hometown and have this information sent to me as proof of income. Also, any direct deposits into your account. If you are paid by cash then this could be an issue proving and also using it on your I864 form. We were approved, so have it all ready and you should be okay.


I think you dont need to do all this process. If your last year 2009 income is sufficient means it is above the poverty line then you are fine. They focus only on last year income and current year income.As above said by other members is correct.Even you can see in the I-864 form that to send tax returns of second and third most recent tax years is OPTIONAL. But i suggest you if u have them then send it rather than being worried about it.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-10-29 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEntry in USA
+3

Er Neal.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 05:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast Name Change on Spouse's passport

Thanks Er Neal

Isn't Tatkaal Passport scheme is for Fresh Passport / Replacement of Passport (in lieu of Lost/Damage Passport) / Re-issue cases after expiry of 10 years validity . In which category out of all these the name change fits in? I don't see any direct category for it.


Hi i am not sure which category it belongs.But i think it will be in Replacement of passport.But i am 100% sure that you can do the name/address change application in TATKAL scheme. Because here in VJ i read many times. When some married girls went for Passport PCC at that time they have forced them to change their middle name to married name. And they have paid TATKAL fees for that name change.So i am sure that it is possible in TATKAL. You can found that forum by searching using phrases "pcc from ahmedabad","takkal passport" .
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 16:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast Name Change on Spouse's passport

Thanks. What I would do then is once I get married get her a cell phone billed to new address and a bank account. After a month once she has a bill and a bank account statement she can apply for last name change on the passport. Do you/someone knows how long this name change process will take? I hope she gets all done in time before I need to submit her passport information during I-130/NVC process.


You can get her passport very fast by TATKAL SCHEME ,follow this link....http://passport.gov....atkalScheme.htm
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast Name Change on Spouse's passport

That I want to do as well. However I wont have any proof of address readily available for that. What can be proof of address that I can use?


Hi this is the list,

Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).

But i know she can get only new Bank account statement as a address proof.While all others are not possible to get it.Sorry i dont know now what to do.But i think there will be any way to get it done.Like i think you can do any Affidavit based on ur marriage certi and the advocate will state that no onwards she is living with him on his address and all. So, you do contact with any passport agent and ask him about the solution.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast Name Change on Spouse's passport

At present the address on her passport is her parents address as she lives with the parents. So once we get married can she still use the same address ?


Yes she can keep that address. But i suggest you as you are paying then why you want to keep her old address? I suggest you also changed her parents address to your home address in india. Because this will be helpful in future process for proof of relationship. Like you are real couple and living at the same address and all. This is just my opinion, its up to you what to do. But yes she can keep her old address.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 14:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLast Name Change on Spouse's passport
If you want change her Middle name or Last name then you need to file up Form No.II(EAP-II) form at RPO(Regional passport office)and submit it along with marriage certificate, photocopy of spouse’s passport and proof of stay (if the present address is different from the one in the passport).Please read the below link for more information.

http://passport.nic.in/
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-01 13:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about I-130 Question D,2

Have you ever before filed a petition for this or any other alien?

IMO, it doesn't distinguish K1 or IR1/CR1 etc. It just asks about a petition. Petition is a common term. Hence If my interpretation is correct, you should enter K1 details there.

Loto


I think so too..... :thumbs:
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-02 14:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and form 3032 please help

OP, Regarding your first question, probably you will need a co-sponsor.

Loto


I think its correct.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-02 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 and form 3032 please help

I cant help you with the first question Im afraid - but the NVC

follow Loto;s link here, theres all the info you'll need - for a smooth process for the NVC

http://www.visajourn...st-nvc-process/


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Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-02 13:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailing in i864 + IV together ?

Thank you all this forum is awesome really an amzing resource :)
Hope we will get an interview before the end of the year , fingers crossed


A very good luck to you.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-02 16:12:00