ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-160 does not match

We started a new DS-160 application.  We had applied for B2 and was denied back in June 2013.  I don't believe there is a way to edit it at all.  Part of the reason we started a new application was because the old was archived and different embassy.  One was Tel Avi (B2), Jerusalem (K-1)


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-01 10:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion221g In Jerusalem, Israel

I had the interview already, thing is the cops gave me the wrong papers for the interview. I'd get my visa by now if I had the police certificate, now I'll have to wait for unknown amount of time.

 

Goodness!  Sorry to hear about that.  My fiancée isn't Israeli so they just sent the paperwork to her showing no records of violations.  The police should know what documents to send them, I'm curious as to what they really sent them.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-10 05:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion221g In Jerusalem, Israel

Israel mailed the police report to my fiancee.  Did you already have your interview?


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-09 15:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGoing for my N400 Biometrics in Honolulu, is cellphone allowed?

I wouldn't bring it.  We just finished the biometrics here and when we went in they let us keep the phones as they would melt outside in the sun.  They made us turn them off and told us if you turn it on while in here we will escort you out.  At that point you would miss your biometrics and be in a pickle!

 

The consulates wouldn't even let them in the door.  Powered on or off.

 


Edited by watdog, 21 May 2014 - 11:30 PM.

watdogMaleIsrael2014-05-21 23:28:00
CanadaBanking in the US

Normally banks won't transfer between countries very easily.  I've transferred between countries but the only option was a wire transfer.  Costs about $35 each wire.  You said you have a RBC US bank account that allows you to transfer between the US and Canada without fees.  What I would do is open a BofA/Chase/Wellsfargo (pick one) and have my direct deposits in that.  Then do a withdrawal and walk to the RBC US and deposit the money.  Depending on how much you are sending the wire may or may not be worth it.


watdogMaleIsrael2014-09-17 16:25:00
Philippineshelp/advice needed for interview

You'll never know if you don't try.  biggrin.png


watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-23 08:38:00
PhilippinesStudent Visa

I'm confused, are you engaged or trying to enter the US with an intent to marry?


watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-20 03:46:00
PhilippinesReport of Marriage - US to PH

Wait a second.  Your on a K-1 married and then your planning on leaving?  Without AP you will loose your visa status and be starting all over.  I would wait for AP which if you filed with I-485 then it should only be about 3 months.


watdogMaleIsrael2014-05-06 13:48:00
PhilippinesReport of Marriage - US to PH

We are yet to report ours.  However, I didn't see anywhere it requires a notary.  If so just go to your bank and have them notarize it.  It's normally something they do for free with customers that belong to that bank.

 

Now if your talking about the marriage certificate that should be notarized and recorded by the county clerk.  

 

Here is the link for the ROM: http://www.philippin...rms2010/ROM.pdf

 

Only the embassy seal when you mail it in as far as I can tell.


watdogMaleIsrael2014-05-02 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy I129 F approved just now!

Wow! Congrats, that's some fast processing they did!


watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-22 02:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotarized taxes? Form I-134

Thank you for your input, it's appreciated!


watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-02 06:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotarized taxes? Form I-134

Hi jdseidel,

 

I actually have no way of notarizing my 2012 or 2011 taxes.  I actually don't sign them except electronically so no signature.  Been working and living in Israel almost 2 years so they pretty much just get filled.  If it comes down to it I could possibly find a way.  As for a notarized I-134 I could go to US embassy tel aviv and have them notarize for $50 each signature. 

 

Since you went through the Interview process, how was using the Jerusalem consulate and any specific questions she should prepare for?  My fiancée is not a citizen here and on work visa's as I am.  Hoping it won't be a huge pain!


Edited by watdog, 29 September 2013 - 12:47 AM.

watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-29 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotarized taxes? Form I-134

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your response.

 

I am the petitioner and I have gathered my complete 2012 and 2011 returns.  I make enough to not need a co-sponser and got a letter from my company as well,  plus certificate of deposit from bank.  Are you saying the notorized returns are only needed if it's a co-sponsor?  That's what I'm gathering but wanted to make sure.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-24 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotarized taxes? Form I-134

Click packet 3 under K-1 on the consulate website.

 

http://jerusalem.usc...ful_links2.html

 

Inside it the document it says that.  Does anyone have thoughts about how to obtain this?


Edited by watdog, 24 September 2013 - 08:28 AM.

watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-24 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNotarized taxes? Form I-134

 

Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return

Has anyone else gotten this before?  I'm sort of confused at this as my tax advisor signs and I sign electronically...

 

How does one go about getting this?  Especially overseas dry.png


watdogMaleIsrael2013-09-24 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa Process (Police Certificates)

I believe you need a new Police cert.  However, if your passport doesn't show you've been there since they may take it.  I'll let someone else chime in.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-21 03:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129 Approved for Nigerian Beneficiary in 38 days!!

HAHAHA!  Mine looked exactly the same!  Congratulations!


watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-17 06:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave you ever been refused a US Visa? K1 DS-160

We answered yes, denied on income.  Not a big deal.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-01 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEnlighten me pls!! Income requirements!!

It's based off your fiance tax information and also the employer letter of employment.  They calculate everything for the whole year. Why are you waiting so long to schedule the interview?  Get in and get it done.  You only have 4 months from NOA2 to interview, it's stated on the NOA2 hard copy.

 

In addition, if your fiance was working full time in 2013 he would have filled those taxes.  As long as you get in before April 15th you should be able to use the 2013 tax information. 


Edited by watdog, 31 October 2013 - 09:14 AM.

watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-31 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsdoes Immigration lost my evidences?????

Means they either didn't get them or they weren't sent.  Just re-send the information, it also means that they looked at your file and as soon as you send that information they will make a decision on your application.  Maybe she didn't submit enough proof of relationship.  That's a pretty common one as passport stamps only show you've been there.  You also need Skype logs/email/whatsapp conversation along with it to show that you've had lots of contact with eachother.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-04 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBirth certificate question

It seems weird to me that they want the petitioner to mail a birth certificate overseas.  I think I asked about it as well and they said you just needed a copy of the petitioner not an original.  You need to originals for everyone else such as beneficiary, and children.  I'm sending an original just to be safe.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-05 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports134 help plssss

I think you will be fine.  Just supply a letter from your company, and the 1040's, W2's.  I believe they only need the last year.  When you file AOS then they ask for more.  You should be fine with that information.  Shows you've been able to make a solid income no matter which company you have worked for.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-06 03:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHoneymoon cruise after legal marriage with K-1 visa before AOS?

Could we not file for AOS, and include an I-131 for Advanced Parole and once I-131 is approved, we can take the cruise?  Is a honeymoon request on an I-131 a valid reason or is it only for emergency or family-needed visits?

You could do that however, I think AP is running right around 3 months at the moment.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-06 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstax

You need at least three years of income tax documents.  If your fiancé was working overseas he still has to fill with the IRS.  He wouldn't probably pay any tax unless he made over 100k.  For the original I-134 I think you only need the most recent so 2012 W2 and 1040.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-06 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsshould I get started on packet 3?

Do you need to get the tax return notarized?

 

A co-sponsor has to have taxes notarized.  I asked this somewhere else since I don't sign mine and it's all electronic.  As for me I won't be submitted notarized taxes, I could always fly or go to an embassy to get it if needed.


Edited by watdog, 07 November 2013 - 09:39 AM.

watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-07 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsshould I get started on packet 3?

I'm in the same boat as you.  Received NOA2 Oct 16th.  I have everything ready for the packet 3.  She's currently awaiting a Philippines police report, and an Israeli police report.  All other documents are filled out and the last thing will be medical and then the interview.  I-134 is already signed and with here. 

 

I just used my 2012 and 2011 tax documents and W2, which I had an original W-2.  As for the letter from my employer I got them to sign one and fedex it to me.  It's dated before NOA2 but I can ask for another if needed.  I also showed certificate of deposit with my US banks.  I believe you only need to show two but I did it anyway. 

 

What did you want to get notarized?  I don't think you need too.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-04 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F Visa Petition Approved - Same sex

Don't forget the CENOMAR as well for packet 3 and Congratulations!!


watdogMaleIsrael2013-10-06 01:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

Did you ever get your interview scheduled?  Seems I'm going through the same thing.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-09 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

LOL!  That's Israeli speed, I would scan and send that document certifying you have all the documentation again.  3 weeks and nothing seems a bit long, also the NOA2 does have an expiration date.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-17 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

Just a quick question, how long did your police report take to get?


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-05 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

I thought they sent the medical exam directly to the embassy.  That's what they told us however, things change pretty quick with this process.  I'd wait a another week or two.  They should get back with you in that time.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-04 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

My understanding is it can take awhile from Jerusalem consulate.  All K visa have to be processed through them.  They may be waiting on medical from the doctor or police report, both of those may take time.  If they have received those then they will work with you to schedule something.

 

Please update your timeline as well so we know when you got NOA1, NOA2, and received embassy files.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-04 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsShould I be worried?

Yes, they will contact you.  Did you reply back with the signed letter they gave you saying you had all the documents?


watdogMaleIsrael2013-11-04 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 wait over a year

Congrats!

 


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-09 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPreparing what I need to send to my fiancee for the interview

Everyone is a little different.  Jerusalem wants my original birth certificate, her original, complete I-129 packet, proof of relationship, police certs, military discharge, etc etc.  The list is actually extremely long. 

 

I mailed her:

Original long form birth cert

Completed I-129

Completed I-134 with tax documents for last two years, proof of employment etc.

Receipt for ring

 


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-11 05:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 I-134 Bank Letter Issues

No problem, shouldn't be hard to obtain.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-12 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 I-134 Bank Letter Issues

I replied to your other post.

 

It's called a certificate of deposits is what you need.  It's the same as if you are applying for a home loan.  Certificate of deposits shows date account was opened, account numbers, and mine was 12 months of deposits, average balance last 3 months, currently available.  Just ask for a certificate of deposit.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-09 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 I-134 Bank Letter Issues

It's called a certificate of deposits is what you need.  It's the same as if you are applying for a home loan.  Certificate of deposits shows date account was opened, account numbers, and mine was 12 months of deposits, average balance last 3 months, currently available.  Just ask for a certificate of deposit.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-09 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-160 Previous Work Experience

Use a different browser.  Had no problems on firefox.


watdogMaleIsrael2013-12-11 05:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting on NOA2

Think mine was about 2 months after NOA1 to NOA2.


watdogMaleIsrael2014-05-07 22:43:00