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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes a petitioner need a police certificate?
QUOTE (Anh map @ Jun 17 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, the USC does not.



Thanks Anhmap!
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-06-17 08:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes a petitioner need a police certificate?
I know a benificiary must have a police certificate - Li Lich Tu Phap. Does a petitioner (my fiance) need to have a police certificate?
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-06-17 07:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHCMC turned in requested items told now under review
QUOTE (MichaelAndKha @ Aug 15 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

I've been following this forum for some time and now just wanted to join the conversation because i am going through the same thing here.

My fiance had her first interview last month and was given a blue sheet requesting a signed and notarized timeline of our relationship. So I provided it to them.

Now, she just had her second interview and was given another blue sheet. This is what it says:

QUOTE
The Consulate General is unable to issue a visa to you because you been found ineligible for her visa under the following section9s) of the US Immigration and nationality Act, as amended.

*Your case requires additional processing in our office. You do not need to submit furter documents. We will contact you when we have finished processing your case. Case inquiries may be made by e-mail <hcmcinfo@state.gov> or by mail.


This came as a surprise because, I thought for sure she would get her visa this time around. I even made plans to visit her in Vietnam next month for an engagement ceremony. I even bought my plane tickets because it so cheap now and I have a two week vacation time.

I'm thinking of contacting the Consulate office and try to set up an interview while I'm there in Vietnam. Maybe that will prove our relationship is the real deal. Is this a good idea?

My fiance is worried that our case will expire soon. She seems to think that the K-1 visa application process is good for only 9 month. I never heard of this. Is this true?

We also discussed an alternative to this: Getting married while I'm in Vietnam, is this possible? We might try this if we don't get her a visa by the time I get to Vietnam.

Good luck to everybody else that's in the same boat.

Michael


Michael,
You can go in and try to talk to someone at the consulate while you are there, it will not hurt. I do not recommend that you get married while you are there. You have filed a K1 visa if I am not mistaken, if you get married it will stop your current visa and then you will have to start this process all over again. Good luck with your case, just see it to the end, then make decisions on getting married while you are over there.
Jerome
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-08-18 15:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHCMC turned in requested items told now under review
QUOTE (iTuan @ Aug 14 2009, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vi&art @ Aug 13 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello I am new to the site I joined sometime ago and have just not really used the site other then to get inspiration from all it's great members
my current situation is as follows my fiance had her interview in may and was given a green sheet requesting more information. we turned in all requested documents last week. after a 5 hour wait she was given a paper saying our case is under further review. she asked what next and was told she could inquire as to case status in 2 weeks by email or phone call.
my question is what now. do we just email and ask for status, I am at a loss. I feel we have provided everything we could and that was asked for.
maybe it is just nervousness and uncertainty on my part but it is our future they hold.
if anyone in the HCMC portal has any insight please respond thanks in advance for i know all of you are great folks from reading this site.
art


Hello,
I have the same problem but my is blue.
I was there but not at the interview on July 13 - Got a blue paper requesting additional evidents and relationship time line. I submit the evident the same day and the timeline the following day. I also asking the consular to review the time line and he wanted additional evident. I submit the 2 day later.
Aug 10th, she came back and waited until 5PM and got another blue pager:
"The Consulate General is unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible under the following section(s) of the U.S Immigration and National Act, as amended Section 221 (g) of the Act porhibits the issuance of a visa to anyone who has failed to present the documents required in connection with the visa application, or who has failed to submit sufficient credible evidence to support the claimed petitionable relationship. The following remarks apply in your case.***
Your case requires additional processing in our office. You do not need to submit further documents. We will contact you when we have finished processing your case. Case inquiries may be made by e-mail hcmcinfo@state.gov or by mail.***

Not sure what to do now. What is the different between green and blue paper? Have anyone have this problem before?

If you like to talk about this, you can call me at 727-452-3311



That was a big mistake, on the blue slip it tells you not to submit it in parts but to submit it all at once because if you resubmit or give more information it will delay the process further. All you can do is sit and wait. I would say to bug them with emails that would show you are very interested in the outcome, but to some people that might not be a good thing as some people can get offended or angry when they get bugged. Just sit back and pray that is about all you can do
Jerome
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-08-18 15:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPlease, assist me with I-864 Co-Sponsor
if they are married and file jointly then you should include another one for her, this also helps show a joint commitment besides from you and one other person but an entire family is willing to step in and make sure she is provided for. Good luck Jerome
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2010-06-19 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLittle Emergency

Yes Jim that is correct. The NVC tells me that my name is only incorrect in their computer system. My name is correct on the I-797C and it is also correct on the I-129F paper I submitted. Are you sure this will work? I am still a little nervous. Thanks Jimm



If your name is correct on everything accept the computer they will be able to fix it once it is in HCMC. This woudl be considered their error if everything you sent in had your correct name on it, thus they would be obligated to fix it and it shouldnt cause you any troubles even in HCMC. Good luck Jerome and BInh
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2011-02-12 03:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLittle Emergency

Hallo,

My I-129F petion was approved on 2/7/11. I just happen to call nvc today to see if my case # for the hcmc consulate has been assigned. They say that the petitioner (my name) name is not correct on file. I told them my name again and they say there is a different name on their file for the petitioner name and therefore, they cannot tell me what the HCM case # is. They also cannot change the petitioner name because the case has already been forwarded to the HCMC consulate. I am worried because I don't know how to change the name to the correct name, which is my name. What can I do :help:



You will not want to hear this, but if what they said is correct, then there is really nothing you can do, the only recourse you would have is to refile again, and have a lawyer try to get your filing fee transfered since it was their mistake, but this process will have to start all over again from scratch. Besides, going through HCMC is tough enough as it is, I would not want to make changes to something that serious and try to have my fiancee explain it was a mistake made by them.

Now you can wait until she gets the notice, and from there you can see what the real mistake is, it might not be serious, or it might be, if you are lucky it might just be a typo, if not lucky it could say steve or jason when your name is tom or bob

Jerome

Edited by jeromebinh, 11 February 2011 - 09:09 PM.

BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2011-02-11 21:08:00
PhilippinesShould I be concerned?
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Sep 21 2009, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hara/eric @ Sep 21 2009, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow, this is actually the first time i've ever seen someone so jazzed up over a nurse's salary. i mean, it's decent, but i wouldn't write home bout it..... since you are so proud of your wife's salary, does that mean you don't work? or that her salary is more than yours, dare i say double or maybe triple?? biggrin.gif



Not jazzed, Just happy she passed her NCLEX and found a job in her chosen profession. It's her first job and I am just happy for her to have work, and she seems to really enjoy it and the accomplishment of earning a solid paycheck every week.

As for my profession. I am a Enterpreneur, I try to work as little as I can, But I also try to earn as much as I can.


Please all quit the complaining. Who cares if someone lies or if they dont, who cares what this person makes or that person makes. This guy is asking for help lets not loose that train of thought. This is a help forum, not a high school pissing contest.
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-21 14:35:00
PhilippinesShould I be concerned?
QUOTE (Confusedone @ Sep 16 2009, 02:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Haole @ Sep 16 2009, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Confusedone @ Sep 15 2009, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is not a bash anyone thread.. It is a genuine question if missing something in the culture. I am embarrassed to even ask this.

I give my fiancée 300 american dollars for support each month. It is never enough though. I realize 300 a month is not a great deal, but should be enough to live on or am I way off here? It is starting to really hurt our relationship at this point because within 15 days she has gone through the 300 this month, and asking for more even though have asked her to budget money since I am sadly not a rich man. Would someone please illuminate the situation? crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif

Sorry but you have a scammer or VERY high priced pinay.
My wife made $148 US a month and supported her mom and dad and her daughter.
Have you met her?



I have met her. We spent almost three weeks together in the Philippines. To the others in the thread she is currently not working. So I am doing full support for her.

I have asked her to breakdown expenses, and have only received guesstimates on expenses. Then when have gone into it further. She told me had paid for a birthday party and gifts also. She has no children. This is really causing pain at this point because do love her, but the lack of responsibility with money pains me. 300 dollars seems excessive in 14 days. I fear she has given her mother money to get involved in a networking scam over there. As well as giving money to everyone in the family. I really do not know for positive though, and it pains me to ponder these questions. Would just rather address this now than 6 months down the road. We are to the point that just filed for 129f.

Edit: She is paying for a boarding room. She is leaving there this month, and it is provincial, and not Manila or Cebu.

I am looking to see if my concerns are just in my head, or if there is reason to be concerned. I am not trying to bash her or anything of the sort, or grab attention. Thank you for the replies.


I wrote many women from the phillippines before I met Binh, and it does not cost that much to live. I wrote a woman from manila and it was not that bad. Any woman asking for money all the time is bad. I do understand your wanting to help your loved one. When you say it is starting to cause problems then I would have to ask what do you mean? Is she getting frustrated that you are only sending 300 a month or are you just stressing that this month she spent it in 14 days? Step back and look at your relationship. If you love her and she loves you money should not cause problems. I know money is the base of all evils and money does cause serious problems in relationships. If she is mad because you do not send more I would say she might be scamming you. If you are getting mad because 14 days in she is broke it might be in your head. Either way you really need to look at the entire situation. If she started to ask you for money I would be worried, but if you offered, it just depends on how much you can take. I wrote a woman and on the second day we were chatting she tells me she needs money for milk for her baby. I was writing one girl nothing serious and she was telling me her uncle hires a woman to go on web cam for men and do the xxx web cam shows and the entire time he is writing the man as a woman getting money to pay for bills and things that are not true. She also told me of many women that have 3 or 4 men that they are all writing at the same time. Do you use yahoo or something else? If you are worried, see if you can get her password for her account and hurry and log in and see who is on her friend list and who she is writing. Not trying to give you doubt, just advice from what I have learned. Either way it is your choice, just be careful and pay attention to who is asking for money first.
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-21 14:09:00
PhilippinesGood Asian store in Louisville, KY?

A friend of my wife and me has to go to Louisville, KY for ROC interview Tuesday. Since she will be in a larger city (we live in Paducah, in the western end of KY) she wanted to find a good store so she can go shopping and pick up some groceries while she is there.

She is nervous about her interview, so she thought some shopping would help her take her mind off the interview.

There are no asian stores in Paducah and the closest is an hour's drive away.

I was hoping some of our Kentucky pinoy friends could give us some advice!



look up a member by the name of Bweeks, he is from louisville and told me about a huge Vietnamese area there, also go to the specific forum and you might get better advice. Good luck, there is a big Asian community down there with tons of stores.
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-09-04 02:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune '09 Filers
good luck to all of you!
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-20 16:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview room _ HCM Vietnam
QUOTE (LEN KEN @ Jul 16 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

For HCM interview, I've read an advice some where saying that we should not to bring big photo album to the interview because there is the big glass window between the interviewer and the interviewee. Is this correct?

Thanks,
Len Ken



True, as my friends said and it is advised in packet 3 and 4.
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-07-16 06:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs it legal??? Does it matter???

Hope everyone is having a good day thus far Posted Image
I have a question and with trying to research it I have came up with a couple different answers and was hoping to get some clarification ....

My fiancé and I are going to get married and then file for the CR-1 spousal visa. He currently resides in the UK and I am the USC. My question is can he come here on a tourist visa a we get married in the US or do we HAVE to get married in the UK? I was hoping to get married here and fill out the paperwork while he is here and then he will go back to the UK for work and until the visa is completed. I have read where some people have gotten married in the US and I have read that with the CR-1 visa you have to get married in the beneficiaries country.
Any help is appreciated !!

Thanks Again !!


You can marry in any country, just make sure that he meets his visa deadline to go home on. There is the sticky situation that he has to say why he is comming to America, and when he puts tourism and then is actually planning on getting married, but if he has no intentions to stay then this is not a problem, because he is here as a tourist, he gets married, then leaves and goes home while you file for the Visa, it might be good for him to state in the interview for his tourist visa that he is planning on getting married while here, but that he is going to go home when he is supposed to, but whether or not you mention this is up to you, and as long as he leaves on time there SHOULD not be any problem. Good luck and an early congrats on yoru wedding! Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-06-04 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for a fiancee visa
Hello, I am going to go to Vietnam December 19th to the 6th of January. June 2007 I tried to file for a K1 visa and after we filed the visa, me and the other woman split up. May of this year I met Binh online, and we have been writing every day ever since. My question, is there any special forms that I will need to file? Will this previous filing hurt this application? Also is there any suggestions on what I will need to get from Vietnam while I am there to help speed up this process? Any documents I should get from her while I am there? What forms does she need to fill out for me to take back with me? I know I did this all before, but I just figured I would ask so that I do not forget anything important. Thanks and I appreciate your help!
Thanks Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2008-11-17 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiver form for k1 visa
Thanks, that is what I was looking for, you are a god send, and I am sure that other people will be thanking you as well!!
Thanks Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2008-11-28 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiver form for k1 visa
I have read through the link, thanks for it, but it did not help. I have read ever topic, they all talk about the waiver, but no one says what it actually is, or where/what to write. Can someone simply make a copy of their waiver letter if it is simply a letter and blot out the names? After reading all the articles in the link I thought I was at the DMV with all the back talk and he said she said coments. I do appreciate the help, but does anyone actually know what a waiver is??? If you do please stop talking about it, and give us people a copy of one or the link to download a actual form.
thanks jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2008-11-27 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiver form for k1 visa
Maybe I seem dull, but I can not find anything out in the specific forum accept about hiv waiver, do I simply need to write a letter asking to ignore the other visa application? Can you give me a example? Please help if you can, I can not seem to find anything in the forums accept about a HIV waiver.
Thanks Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2008-11-26 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiver form for k1 visa
Hello, thanks for your help, but it leaves me with one more question, where do I get the waiver? Every one says i need to file a waiver when I send in my application because it has not quite been 2 years since I tried this before. What is the waiver and where do I get it? Does this make it any harder for me to file for the visa? to get it approved? She has family in america, would it be easier for her to file for the visitor visa, I know some people try it and it usually does not work out as they planned, but I want to make sure that I have no problems. Thanks for your help Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2008-11-25 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f form
Okay, thanks for the help, but.... A regular piece of printer paper will work? when attaching extra sheet, would I simply leave the answer on the seperate sheet and simply write in the box "extra sheet enclosed" Thanks again for all your help
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-01-19 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f form
Hello again, and first off I want to thank everyone that has helped so far. I just got back from Vietnam and it was a wonderful visit.
Now my question is about line 11 on the I-129F form, where it says (attached additional sheets as necessary.) Is this the waiver that I need to add with my petition? or is this something separate. Do I need to download a special form, or simply have a piece of paper printed up with my answer to that question.
Thanks again Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-01-13 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequirement of meeting face-to-face at least once
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Jul 14 2009, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vietazn @ Jul 14 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 14 2009, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For HCMC it is much better if you have made more that one trip. You should have a dam hoi/dinh hon also.


I did the Le Dinh Hon when I was over there. Did they ask or request information about visiting more than once? By the way, was any part of the interview in English?


You really should ask these questions in the Asia: East and Pacific regional forum. That's where all the VN folks hang out. In fact, you should read through the threads in that forum. It's an eye opener.

The fact that you spent a month there is good. The fact that you met for the first time and had a formal engagement ceremony in that same month is not so good. That goes against cultural norms in Vietnam.

They'll conduct the interview in English or Vietnamese, but if you don't speak Ti?ng Vi?t then they will expect her to speak at least some English.

Here are some things that will cause the consulate in HCM to look more closely at your case:

1. Only one or two visits.

2. Short period of time between first meeting and proposal.

3. No formal engagement ceremony, or short period of time between proposal and formal engagement ceremony.

4. Introduced by a member of beneficiary's family in the US.

5. Trips funded, fully or partially, by beneficiary's family member(s) in the US.

6. No common language.

7. Petitioner has insufficient income and requires a co-sponsor. This is almost certain to result in a denial. HCM rarely accepts co-sponsors.

8. Recent divorce by petitioner or beneficiary.

9. Large age difference between petitioner and beneficiary. Again, goes against local customs.

There are probably more that I'm not recalling at the moment. blush.gif



It is against Viet cultures if you live with your fiance without Dam Hoi from the very first time. Lots of prejudices! Binh
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-07-15 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 is almost impoosible now???
QUOTE (hopeitworks @ Aug 1 2009, 06:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My boyfriend asked a few lawyers in New York recently. All of them told him that K1 application is getting so difficult now, because there have been so many people went with fake intent to get married. The goverment is not buying most of the stories now. So it's almost impossible to get to america with a K1 visa.

Did anyone hear about this too? Could this be true?



Even CR1 is hard as well.
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-08-01 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresintent to deny
I would just like to say. What you are doing is good, and I am on your side. Some times people make mistakes in choosing the right woman I wish you luck on your 3rd try. I am on my second, and I know that the first try was a mistake and this time is the right time and the right woman.

I filed a waiver as it had not been 2 years since I filed the first time. The waiver is simple. I wish I had a copy of mine but it got sent to the embassy. It just is your name, and that you are requesting a waiver for the 2 year filing restrictions, tell them why you are requesting the waver and that is it. You probably do not really need to go into great detail that your ex fiancee was cheating on you when you went to give her the information, but you can just say that the relationship soured after you got the blue slip. You might even say that you feel she was using you just for the visa. Basically just put what you want in it with the reason that the other visa did not work out and you will be fine. Good luck!!
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-08-12 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa question
QUOTE (sk7499 @ Sep 17 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiancees visa was approved throught the embassy today she had her interview finally we got through the long 1-129f process i have a question when they say you can pick your visa up next week for example on tuesday can i make flight arrangements already or do we have to wait for example if she picks it up on tuesday can i book a flight for thursday, does anyone know i rather book tickets earlier because there cheaper thanks i will update my profile shortly


My advice is wait until it is in her hand. They might have some sort of unseen delay in handing out the visa. If you want the cheaper ticket, get insurance that allows you to change the dates if need be. But YES you can get the plane tickets for Wednesday if you wanted. I would just talk with your fiancée and make sure she is ready that soon. I would have her visit as many as her relatives as possible you do not know when she might actually get to see them again. I am happy that you got the visa! Good luck with your fiancée!!
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-18 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance letter of intent.
QUOTE (JackAndWhitney @ Sep 20 2009, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Me and Jack are currently filling out our letter(s) of intent and I've encountered a problem, I know how to fill out my own letter of intent, but when it comes to his (Which I got from this link: http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples "Fiance Letter of Intent") I'm not sure whether to include the section marked:

United States Department of State
United States Consulate, [name of country where embassy is located]

[Embassy Address]

For his letter of intent or not. Also I'm not sure whether to include the embassy address on his letter of intent or is it for future use when submitting for the interview.

Edit: Thank you very much for all your help thus far! It may seem like we have asked some tedious questions but we're just trying to make sure we're 100% before submitting anything, we're very cautious and don't want to screw this up.

JackAndWhitney



There is no exact form that is required. We just wrote a letter stating that we knew and intended to be married within the 90 day limit. We added a few other off the wall things how we loved each other and things, but just state the facts, that you know you have to be married within 90 days and you are going to do that.
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-20 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm falling apart ...help pls
QUOTE (shiloh23 @ Sep 30 2009, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Len* @ Sep 30 2009, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1. Relax.
2. Are you sure you have the correct email?
3. You going through Vancouver or Montreal?

and no, if you miss your interview i think it just gets rescheduled.

thank you so much I had a bump in the stomach the whole month I feel a bit better now, Im in montreal and yes its the right email I have sent them before and they did enswer but not now .

QUOTE (cjblack @ Sep 30 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need to join us in the Canada forum. There are many of us in the same exact boat as you. No need to worry - just need to have patience.

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=93

thanks for your reply, Im just freaking out cause they don't answer I sent them emails before and they always answered



Don't worry about the time, it can miss the time it is supposed to take and nothing happens, if they are backed up they are backed up, no need to flip out and worry. Have you moved? Have you received any notification prior to the address you are currently at? If you have gotten anything from them in the past then just chill and wait, it is just taking longer than you want, eventually it will all work out.
Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-09-30 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition Revokation
QUOTE (PanamaJack @ Dec 25 2009, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Where the hell are you going with this???? you are asking about a 3.5 year old posted reply....


Just maybe he needs information that relates to the original post and is hoping that 3.5 years later someone will reply with help instead of being critical because he replied to an old post. Hmmm maybe I am on to something since this is a HELP FORUM........... Yep I think I am on to something, just maybe......... and merry xmas to you
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2009-12-25 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich petion should we file? Please help

Hi Guys!
My boyfriend is a US citizen and we have a kid. He's been in The US for two years now and we are finally talking of petitions. My problem is we dont have much pictures together. He cam to visit last July and this March. What should we do? Im scared that a fiance petition will be denied.

came*



It depends on what evidence you have if it will be approved or denied. The only option you have is to file the K1 visa since you are not married yet, but if he came back over then you could file the CR1. As far as evidence goes, get copies of the tickets, reciepts of anything you can, and as many of your photos as humanly possible, in your post you said he has been back to america for two years, and then that he came last July and this March, so I take it that you mean you started your relationship two years ago, just remember you have to have met at least once in the prior two years when you file, so it looks like you have that more than covered, good luck! Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-04-21 20:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence of ongoing relationship

One benefit is to hear pumkins voice now and then...



Anyhow, heres a question for some of you out there...


Has anyone ever used the records from Vonage? I have a Vonage Line at Buttercups home in Colombia, which we use to call back and forth...

In addtion, I have a Vonage account that I also use to call here on her cell.. Cheap International calls, and the call details are on the web which can be printed,, Does anyone see any issue with this type of evidence?



Kenny



We used Vonnage and at our interview the CO looked at them and accepted them as proof, so you should not have any problem using Vonnage receipts
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-05-24 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F sent 1 month ago, Fiancee changed her mind

Some good advice coming here except for the judgemental comment. I am happy that I can at leaast apply for a waiver. Could anyone expand on the waiver process? Yes, I am not sure what has happened with my fiancee you just seemed to lose interest for no reason. I think she had some family influence and they do not want her to be so far away.

Anyway, if I keep the petition open in hopes of her getting new interest I guess I will see what happens. If I do close it? Would I have to wait until I a get the official letter stating it has been closed before I can submit a new I-129F?



This is a public forum, if you air your dirty laundry be prepared for getting judgemental comments. As far as what you can and can not do, you can withdrawl the application, but if you go and file again you will need to request a waiver, this is just a letter from you, listing both previous k visa attempts, and put in the letter the reason the relationships did not work out. There is the advise, now here comes the jedgemental comment. You are acting like you are already thinking about a third k visa attempt, and you still have your second one pending, and you say that you want a foreign bride (this I dont blame you on) but to me you seem to be going about it like it does not really matter you go from one to another and now are looking for a third, I know this is not your case (at least I hope not) but what I would say is for you to take your time next time, how long did you know the woman before you went to see her? I have filed for 2 k visa's the first did not work out, 1 week before the interview she said like yours did (also from the Ukraine by the way) that she could not leave Ukraine and she just never went to the interview, and the second ended in a denial, so I moved to Vietnam to be with my second one, but the point I am trying to make is get to know them, take 6 or 8 months before you go and visit one, consider getting married there instead of in America, the Cr1 is cheaper, and you also have to make the commitment. Remember moving to a different country is hard, there are some people that cant do it. One thing I do not know if you did but did you have any of your family writing her? any of your friends? Things like this make the other feel more comfortable, how many trips did you make? Do you see where this is going? Many people here will give you h#ll over multiple k visa's with multiple women, you have to admit you asking about a third before the second was canceled or denied looks bad. Just something for you to consider, and remember you are not "shopping" for any bride, so treat it like that. Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-04-17 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some k1 advice

Her ticket is unrefundable - which I admit was a mistake - but we can pay a fee to have the date changed, I think. Would it be better to pursue her being able to come on that day no matter the status of her application, or to assume we'll have to bump it backwards? That will change things for both of us...




I wanted to ask someone about that affadavit of support... I printed one out and looked at it, and it seems fairly simple... the only way we could get in trouble is if I've already left my current job to go to Seattle, and am in the middle of looking for work - then I'd have no income. I'd have to work at a coffee shop or something to be able to put it on that form.



Read the airlines policy on "refundable" tickets. They are NOT like they seem. I wanted to get one because I was not sure when they were going to set up shoulder surgery, and I called before I paid the extra money to check, and guess what, even with a refundable ticket I was going to have to pay almost 50% to reschedule a flight, and unless I came down sick or got hurt where I was in the hospital they would not refund my ticket at all!! NEVER pay extra for the ticket unless you call and check first, each airline is different, but dont "ASSUME" that you can simply call them and say "ohh I need to leave 2 weeks sooner or 2 weeks later" and that they will say Ok here is your new ticket sir
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-04-22 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some k1 advice
First off, there are some requirements that must be met before you should ever file for a K1 visa, read the guides as others have mentioned. You mentioned a few things that did not sound good at all and could end up costing you big time in the end. First off, do not try to get her here on a different visa, then try and change status, if they feel that you lied on your original visa (visitor) and had other motives (marriage) then this is considered visa fraud, and she could be denied entry for life. What are the chances of this happening, probably slim to none, but if they found out what the original plan was, they would most certainly use that to black list her. Second thing I saw and did not really like is that you said you were both broke kids. When you file for a K1 visa you have to make a certain amount of money for the previous year, if that is not met they will not issue a visa, so once again read the guides and see if you can even file for a K1 at this time. There is a option for a co-sponser for the K1 so if you do not meet the minimum you can always ask your parents to do that for you. Now for the other parts, when you file it usually takes about 6 months for the interview to ever be set up, sometimes it is faster and sometimes not as fast, where you file from is where you will be living. There are places to send based on where you live, once again read the guides. If you are worried about her trip messing up the schedule, then simply wait to file until she is here or a month before depending on how long she will be here. The most important thing to ever do is to be honest when you do any visa application. Good luck, it sounds like you will have an uphill battle, and another option you might use is a Cr1 visa, when she is here on her visit you both can get married and when she goes home you can then file for the CR1 visa, it is cheaper all the way around and it takes about the same time for the interview to happen. Good luck Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-04-22 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFake Marriage in Nicaragua

Okay great info guys but this is my predicament:

You are all talking about having the ceremony and THEN getting the visa process started or mid process, giving you time to disclose it on the packet or CO.

However I want to do this non-binding ceremony wedding AFTER the visa is issued for her to come because she does have a 60 or 90 day period to get ready and leave Nicaragua on the K-1.

So when how or should I just not even worry about disclosing it because I've already been "approved". See?



If you do it after you are approved make sure that there is NO paperwork stating you are married, I also think if you are going to wait until after the interview to not have it. If someone states that you are married because of the ceremony you will have no option to rebute it, and they can nullify your visa because they claim you are married. A K1 visa is designed for people to bring their loved one stateside for a wedding. If you are married on foreign soil then the visa is null and void. I know you are talking about a fake wedding, but as another poster suggested, make sure from a local lawyer what constitutes marriage. In Vietnam most people never register their marriage, and infact this means that they are never legally married, but many people see them as a married couple, but as far as a visa is concerned it is not a legal wedding, so as long as what you do does not constitute a legal wedding in her country you will be fine doing that ceremony, I personally would shy away from it after you got the visa, then do it for like an anniversary or something after you two are married on US soil. Good luck Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-05-19 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFake Marriage in Nicaragua

Yes, you absolutely should report the ceremony. In fact, you should provide detailed information about it with the petition package, and make it absolutely clear that the ceremony was not a legally binding wedding. This may be your only chance to explain it, since the consular officer isn't required to accept any evidence or listen to any explanations, nor is there any requirement that any evidence offered or explanations given at the interview be placed in the case file.

In every case I can remember, where the beneficiary was denied a visa for having had a wedding ceremony prior to the interview, the wedding ceremony was discovered during the interview and not declared in the petition package. This makes it "new" evidence which USCIS didn't know about when they adjudicated the petition, and therefore grounds to deny the visa.

There are two government agencies involved in this process - USCIS, which is Department of Homeland Security, and the US consulate, which is Department of State. Each agency has it's own role, and cannot assert it's authority over the other. USCIS is responsible for determining if the petitioner and beneficiary meet the minimum requirements to apply for a visa. The foreign consulate is responsible for determining if the beneficiary is inadmissible or ineligible for the visa. Neither agency can override the decision of the other. USCIS cannot force a consulate to issue a visa, and a consulate cannot revoke the approval of a petition.

When a consulate denies a visa because they've discovered a wedding ceremony took place, they are claiming that the petitioner and beneficiary are not free to marry because they are already married. They are also claiming that the petition never should have been approved because the petitioner and beneficiary didn't meet the minimum requirements. However, the consulate doesn't have the authority to revoke the approval of the petition, so they send it back to USCIS with a recommendation to revoke the approval of the petition.

This is precisely why you must declare the wedding ceremony in the petition package.

If USCIS approves the petition, in spite of the fact that the non-legal wedding ceremony was declared, then they have determined that this fact does not make the beneficiary ineligible to apply for a visa. The consulate cannot readjudicate this decision, and it would not be valid grounds to return a petition to USCIS for a reason which USCIS had already determined does not disqualify the petitioner and beneficiary. In effect, this disarms the consulate by taking away a potential reason for denial. This is one of the strongest arguments for 'frontloading' a petition with evidence to explain anything the consulate might determine is a red flag, or potential reason to deny.



A qualifying sponsor must usually have income which is at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for their household size (which includes the beneficiary). Active duty military only need income of 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. You can see the current guidelines here:

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf



Jim, I think on those other petitions there was something else, and the denial was not specifically for the ceremony since at the interview they both proved that they can be married, so they could not prove that if their fake wedding was real. Point is that there is no paperwork showing it is legal and binding, because there is none. I do agree to disclose it, but to say that all the people you can remember were denied solely based on this seems off a bit to me. We both went through the same room, and I dont remember anyone getting denied because of having the wedding ceremony without the papers, and in our case specifically we did not tell USCIS, or HCMC that we had a wedding ceremony, and the CO had the pictures at the interview and even looked at them. Yes we were denied, but it was not because of the wedding ceremony, and it was never mentioned. Because we could both PROVE we were legally able to be married. What people do you remember being denied only because of the wedding ceremony? I remember people saying not to do it in the Vietnam forum but there were also tons of people stating it would be fine and no problems. It isnt a red flag if you can prove you are both able to be married, this fact negates any photos that would say other wise after all a certified/notorized paper from the local governments stating you are legally able to be married trumps any photo of a wedding ceremony, and besides most people and even the CO I personally know states that it makes them feel more comfortable with issuing a visa since it shows interest on the petitoners part to make sure that the family has their ceremony knowing that most of them would never be able to make it stateside for a real wedding, and that was straight out of a CO at HCMC's mouth. Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-05-19 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFake Marriage in Nicaragua

Interesting and thank you for the headsup on that! I will look into the CR-1 visa, any idea how far it deviates from the process of the K-1?



Processing time is about the same as a K1, and the CR1 is much cheaper. It just depends on how you really feel about your relationship in general. Not meaning if you have doubts, but all of the what if's and maybes that come along with any visa petition. If you file a CR1 and are denied, there is not much you can do accept refile, but if they think it is a sham relationship, it will be hard to disprove their feelings. However if you file a K1 if they deny you, you can address all the reasons, then get married and try for a CR1, or refile the K1. No matter if it is a fiancee or a Spouse visa, you can be denied. Just look at the big picture talk it over with her, and prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That is my take on it. The other issues for a CR1 involve how long you have known each other, how you met, so on and so on. If it is a shorter relationship, it looks more shady, and a K1 is probably a better choice, but if you have made multiple trips and known each other for years, then the same could be said if you file the K1, they might ask why you have made so many trips, and known each other for so long yet not married? This is the main thing you need to look at when choosing what visa to file. If a person gets married on the first trip after only knowing each other for 4 months or less it looks very strange, and if a person has been there 4 or 5 times and stayed for a month or more multiple times, then the question is reversed. Good Luck Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-05-19 06:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFake Marriage in Nicaragua
I do not know about that consulate, but in Vietnam a Dam Hoi is an engagement party, and many people including myself had a Vietnamese wedding without any of the paperwork. We were still denied, but that was not an issue with our denial, and many people have done it with HCMC (arguably one of the toughest consulates) and have had no problems. Some people have had problems, but I think it was other issues that actually caused them. I say you are fine to have a ceremony of sorts, just dont sign any papers and you should be fine. It actually shows that you are wanting to be apart of her family, and most people know that their family will not be able to come to America for a wedding, so to have a ceremony there is just respect. Good luck in your decision, Jerome and Binh
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-05-19 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Packaging question!
Like Bernie said would be good, but do what ever you feel makes you most comfortable, they will throw away the binder, but if that is what makes you comfortable do it, and in order is the best way it makes it look much more professional. Good luck! Jerome
jeromebinhMaleVietnam2010-06-04 01:34:00
Asia: East and PacificI-130 package & Evidences of Bona fide Marriage
QUOTE (Bao @ Aug 17 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

We married on 08/08/2009 in Vietnam. I just got back to the States and fill out Form I-130 and supporting documents. I have all other supporting documents except for evidences of a bona fide marriage. Since we just got marry, we do not have any documents listed items "E thru I" from USCIS. Since we just got marry Vietnam, we don't have affidavits sworn by third parties in the US.

What other relevant documents that I could use to establish that there is an ongoing marital union?

The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bona fide marriage. One or more of the following is acceptable documents:

E. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or
F. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or
G. Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or
H. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or
I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or
J. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union

Thanks in advance for your helps and inputs.

Bao


What other relevant documents that I could use to establish that there is an ongoing marital union?


BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-10-25 03:21:00
Asia: East and PacificNew Delhi Embassy - Petitioner Visit
Try your area specific forum, you might get more help there. Jerome
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-10-25 04:18:00
Asia: East and PacificLiving Situation
Living with your parents will not be a problem, the main concern with them is that if you make enough money to support her and you. With that being met you should have no problem at all, accept for the privacy issue when she gets home :-)
BinhJeromeMaleVietnam2009-10-20 06:02:00