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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally I'm here in US
QUOTE (nagaamerica @ Dec 1 2008, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone! It's been a while since my last post. I went here in Kansas last nov. 26 via PAL. I'm with my baby. It was fine and ok coz my baby was always sleeping during the take-off and landing. So there was no problem when we are inside the plane. I had a problem when I filled up some form....and at the POE..the officer was so kind that he finished very fast and let us in. And my husband waited at the arrival area. thanks that I was able to make it.

thanks



WELCOME!!!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-12-01 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi received my visa
QUOTE (pretty mommy @ Dec 6 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just want to share that after 12 weeks of waiting, i finally received my visa. i want to thank my friends in vj who really helped me and gave me support. it was hard waiting but my friends really lightened my everyday journey. thank you so much!



Congrats!!!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-12-06 09:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures I have an appointment to USEM Dec 10, 2008
Have faith in HIM. Best of luck.
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-12-05 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadjudicatet
QUOTE (charlesandnessa @ Jun 25 2008, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mitchamy @ Jun 25 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What does this mean ( may be adjudicated by sept) does this mean might have interview date or may be done Im not sure
if some one knows please respond



Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between September 1, 2008 and September 13, 2008*.

adjudicated means a decision rendered on your i-129f.


Thanks a lot!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-06-25 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadjudicatet
What does this mean ( may be adjudicated by sept) does this mean might have interview date or may be done Im not sure
if some one knows please respond



Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between September 1, 2008 and September 13, 2008*.
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-06-25 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAttorney Trouble
QUOTE (Ben and Hazel @ Aug 2 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Vj people,

I'm new at this but here goes, We hired an attorney who put a para legal on our case,
I was asked to fill out the I-129f and both, my fiance myself had to fill out the G-325A
She then had us send in a fee for the I-129f and the G-325A combined, total $655, after fourteen days our petition was then returned to us requesting a check for $455, after a wait of 161 days, we received an RFE, requesting that we send in the stamped visa, which apparently had not been submitted.
it is next to impossible to get ahold of the paralegal and we have been waiting since Jan. 10, 2008, should we get a new attorney? and if so at what stage in the process can this be safely done at?
I am afraid to bother my own attorney with any questions, so I am very grateful that their is a forum of like minded people who are willing to take the time to help each other.


Ben

Hi Ben!
Just out of curiousity, what is the the name of the law firm that you hired...we did hired attorney also and we want to know if we will encounter this kind of problems.
Thank you...
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-08-03 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOTARY PUBLIC !?
QUOTE (messin18 @ Sep 11 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been reading around these forums and someone mentioned you should get a NOTARY PUBLIC for your and your fiancee's signature on the letter of intent. Now i never read this anywhere in the instructions is this really needed? Will be another week delay sending ths out if i have to do that...

Only the petitioners letter of intent need to be notarized.
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-09-11 03:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressealed divorce decree
QUOTE (chiea @ Sep 19 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heloo again friends, i just want to know if its true that i cannot open the sealed divorce decree of my fiancee? He sent it to me 5 months ago and he told me not to open it so i did because he told me thats the instruction from uscis. but after reading of some topics here regarding the divorce papers they say its a3 pages document is it true? i asked my fiance he told me its only one page, wow! now i'm confused, is it true that i cannot open that envelope? Thanks alot!

My fiance' divorce decree is 3 pages and no instruction or whatsoever from uscis. Maybe your talking about the sealed envelop when u get your visa.
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-09-20 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need some info PLEASE..Fiance VISA
QUOTE (jg07 @ Sep 11 2008, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi...I hope you can share somethings with me...

I'm presently in the Philippines but i'll be leaving soon for work in UK..and i'll be staying there for a year...

I'm engaged with a US citizen and his planning to petition me and submitting the papers by November.

Can He submit it in the US embassy in London instead of US Embassy in Manila since im in UK?

And i'm planning to see him and get a tourist visa mid next year too..would that be ok?


Thank you very much..hope to get valuable suggestions....

Hi! In the present mailing address in petition paper you can put your UK address then you can have your interview in there but be sure to bring all neccesary documents with you. Hope it helps!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-09-11 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdigital copy of Divorce Decree
QUOTE (sam808 @ Oct 2 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does USEM accept digital, or scanned copy of Divorce Decree?

Thanks everyone for responding.

Must be ORIGINAL DIVORCE DECREE.
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-10-02 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 interview in work or home country?
QUOTE (huntherx17 @ Oct 8 2008, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.. I just became a US citizen and Im planning to apply a K-1 Visa for my fiancee who is a Filipino citizen but she's currently working in Saudi Arabia.

I would like to ask if her visa process should be forwarded to the US consulate in Saudi or in the Philippines. I know she has to receive and fill out the packets from the consulate, do a medical checkup, and do the interview. So it would be convenient if she can do that in Saudi Arabia but I want to know if that's even possible or is it better to do those in the Philippines although that will involve travelling back and forth.

Thanks for any help!



Hi Theres no problem with that process. She can have her interview and medical where she works right now. Im a Filipino working here in Hongkong and my interview will be on Oct. 20 at USE-Hongkong. Good luck!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-10-08 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it necessary for my fiance to meet my family?
[quote name='sweetybabe' date='Sep 19 2008, 02:45 PM' post='2231386']
Hello VJ, I hope you can have some advice about my worries right now..

Me and my fiance just meet in Manila and when he visit here, he didnt able to meet my family, only my father who go with me in manila airport to meet him. but we didnt have pics that show my father and my fiance meet.. My fiance have some worries to come here in cagayan de oro since it is a part of Mindanao, since he don't traveled that much even in the US and the US goverment have traveled advisories that they should not visit here in Philippine especially in Mindanao. I've tried to convince him that here is a safe place and a lot of foreigners visit here already but he still not convince. he still decided for us to meet in Manila and while were there , we really don't go out for his safety, we even don't have a lot of pictures, friends do you think I'll be deny cause my fiance didnt meet my family? but about proof of relationship, I have everything, but it's just we don't have much pictures together. He is coming this November but were still gonna stay in Manila just the two of us. I can't convince him to visit here in Cagayan. Please give me some advice... Thanks to all of you. Godbless and Goodluck to our journey.
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Its not important on k1 to meet your family but it would be nice for your fiance' to meet your family...pay respect to future in laws...
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2008-09-19 02:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1 Year Tax Return only
Hi to all!
My Filipino-American friend was in the Philippines for years and petition his filipino boyfriend and K1 approved 2 weeks ago but she's only back in US for a year and only 1 tax return but with sufficient income etc. Will that be a problem during the interview or recent tax is enough?
Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks!
MitchamyFemalePhilippines2011-06-28 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo you have a job while waiting?
Hi everyone, I am a new member on VJ. smile.gif

I was wondering, does it matter if I have a job during the K-1 process?

Do the consuls ask about that during the interview? blink.gif

I am thinking about quitting my current job after I get my packet 3, so I can spend time with my family and friends, and also prepare all the stuff before leaving.

Thank you guys! GOOD LUCK!! star_smile.gif

Edited by yukietben, 21 August 2007 - 06:42 AM.

Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-08-21 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinal Interview
QUOTE (JoshandJhera @ Nov 1 2007, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Y'all!

Just called to make an appointment.. and i'm getting my interview on the 8th of Nov. kicking.gif I'm soooo anxious and nervous! Any tips on what to expect?

Wish me Luck!!!! blush.gif


GOOD LUCK! star_smile.gif I look forward to hearing your good news! And please remember to tell us about your interview! tongue.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-11-01 06:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAproved after 163 days!!!!!
Congrats!! smile.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-11-06 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs x-ray required to bring to the interview?
QUOTE (Bora Bora @ Dec 18 2007, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should bring your x-ray to your interview and through the POE. It's better to be safe than sorry.


Thanks , I decided to bring it to my interview just in case. wink.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-12-18 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs x-ray required to bring to the interview?
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Dec 18 2007, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ben loves Yuki @ Dec 18 2007, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys,

I just got my medical report today. And I wonder if I have to bring my x-ray with my when I have my interview at the consulate? Even though the staff at the medical center said the consulate just needs my medical report, I'd like to know if you have to bring it or not?

Also, the staff told me I will have to bring my x-ray with me when I enter the US. And is it hand carry? Thanks and god bless you all!


Hi smile.gif
It's not necessary, I don't think they even check it but many have brought it to the interview just in case. Some have rolled it up and put it in a cardboard sleeve to manage it easier. It's your call.

I don't believe it's necessary for POE either. They want to see your medical package that you get from your medical. If you had any issues with the x-ray, I would bring it for sure.

Good luck and congrats smile.gif
~Laura


Thanks for your suggestion. smile.gif I will bring it just in case they need it. I think bringing the x-ray to the airplane is kind of a trouble, because it is big and hard to carry. wacko.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-12-18 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs x-ray required to bring to the interview?
Hello guys,

I just got my medical report today. And I wonder if I have to bring my x-ray with my when I have my interview at the consulate? Even though the staff at the medical center said the consulate just needs my medical report, I'd like to know if you have to bring it or not?

Also, the staff told me I will have to bring my x-ray with me when I enter the US. And is it hand carry? Thanks and god bless you all!
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-12-18 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge requirement for K1
QUOTE (wlchan @ Dec 18 2007, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I'm just starting the K1 process for my fiance in China and I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, she is only 17 right now, but will be turning 18 in February. The laws here in North Carolina say that you must have the guardian's consent if you are under the age of 18 (she will be 18 by the time she gets her visa). My question is can I file for the K1 right now or do I have to wait until she turns 18? Or do I just need her parent to sign some document allowing her to marry?

I know you can file some form that allows her to be able to work in the US, but what about if she wanted to go to college? Do you think it'll be possible for her to attend a summer session that starts at the end of May if I send the I-129F form out before January? I know the time line will be really hard to predict, but I need to know if I should apply for colleges (if possible) on her behalf.

Thanks,
wlchan


Well I guess my case is a little similar to yours. I am now 18, and when my fiance filed the petition for me on 5 June, I was still 17, so he told me to get my mother to sign on a letter stating that she allowed me to get married to my fiance. And he sent it with the I-129F. After 5 months, we got our approval and I am already 18. That's my case. wink.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-12-18 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase On January 1, 2008
Wow! My interview will be on 3 January, so does that mean I can still pay $100? blink.gif
Ben loves YukiFemaleHong Kong2007-12-16 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel on tourist visa after filling the petition for K1
yes ... I also dont wanna take the risk.

It will be more difficult for me to go through the whole process of K1 if I really get denied entry.

maybe just give up the plan of going to the US after filing K1. :(
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-06-01 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel on tourist visa after filling the petition for K1
Thanks for all of you !
I do think it's somehow risky for me to do that ... will try to figure out if I can do it another way.

Really THanks :D
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-06-01 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel on tourist visa after filling the petition for K1
actually we are planning to file petition in 1-2 months ... so got no timelines at all ... sorry for that
we just worried that once filed the petition, I cant travel to the US on a tourist visa anymore

is it the case ?

I am from Hong Kong, China !

actually we are planning to file petition in 1-2 months ... so got no timelines at all ... sorry for that
we just worried that once filed the petition, I cant travel to the US on a tourist visa anymore

is it the case ?

I am from Hong Kong, China !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-05-31 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel on tourist visa after filling the petition for K1
just to add that ... I just wanna spend a short vacation with my fiance in the US and will definitely return to my home country after the vacation. have no intentions to stay long in the US before I get my K1 visa !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-05-31 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestravel on tourist visa after filling the petition for K1
hello !

does anyone know ... is it OK for me to travel on a tourist visa (a 10-year multiple entry visa granted several years ago) after my fiance filed his K1 petition in the US ?
will I get denied from entering the US ?
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-05-31 02:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCNN.com is now carrying Bill's AP story!
public notice from USCIS

http://www.uscis.gov...ra_061306pn.pdf
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-06-14 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence provided for submission
Thanks for your prompt reply !!
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-09-20 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresevidence provided for submission
hello guys
my fiance and I are going to file a submission for K-1.
actually we met each other and started dating since 2000 when we studied in the US.
In fact we keep visiting each others since 2002 (after we graduated) and we keep all the flight ticket receipts since then.
I am just wondering if I should submit all these ticket receipts (2002-2006) as evidence because it just requires us to provide evidence on how we met in person in the past two years.
or should we just concentrate on providing evidence from 2005-2006 ?

any advice for us ?

besides, we would like to know how long is the grace period once the K-1 visa is issued ? in fact, we planned to get married in the US in Dec and we are afraid that the visa will arrive earlier than we expect, ie, if the visa arrives in April or May and the grace period is less than 6 months, so that I have to go to the US before Nov.

I am not sure if I state my questions clearly. Any comments are appreciated !

Thanks very much !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2006-09-20 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGuys guys guys GUYS!!!!!! NOA2 for us!!!!!!!
Julie, I couldnt log on MSN to say congras to you !!!

but I read your messages here !!!

anyway ... really feel happy for you !!!!!!!! :luv:
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-20 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSigns of life!
hello TimsDaisy ! I guess we are on the same boat.

we mailed the package to CSC on 13 January and the check was cashed on 18 January. still waiting for NOA 1 !
There is a WAC number on the back of the check but it is too blurred .... we cant even read it !

good luck to you guys !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-24 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere are you NOA1?
I am also waiting for NOA 1 ! Patiently waiting !

Petition sent on 13 Jan and check was cashed on 18 Jan.

There is a case number on the back of the check but it is too blurred to read :blink:

pray for us !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-26 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1!
congrats !
We all finally got it ! YEAHYEAHYEAH ....

yes we shouldnt have worried so much ! anyway, I hope both of our petitions will be processed smoothly !
good luck :dance:
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-30 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA 1 !
Thanks for you guys' messages ! I really love this VJ group !!!
I hope I can deliver more good news later !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-30 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReceived NOA 1 !
My fiance finally got the NOA 1 on 27 Jan !! YEAH ! :thumbs:
although it's just a small step in the whole process, I still feel VERY excited about it !

I know that there are some others who are also waiting for NOA 1, best of luck to you !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-29 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport stamp
I read several threads discussing the importance of submitting passport stamps as a primary evidence to show someone was in a country and that makes me a bit worried.

Actually, my fiance was born in Hong Kong and he got HK permanent residency. When he was 12, his whole family moved to the US and later got his US passport there.

However, when he traveled to Hong Kong (4 times in the past 2 years), he used the Hong Kong Identity Card instead of his US passport to enter Hong Kong as it's more convenient to get through the Customs. So there's no stamp on his US passport showing he has been here in the past 2 years. In fact, we didnt even think of the importance of having the stamps, so we just submitted his flight tickets and boarding passes as evidence. (By the way, I have been to the US twice in the past 2 years and have submitted the copies of passport stamps, visas, flight ticket and boarding passes)

Do you guys think we may get an RFE owing to our failure to show the passport stamps ?

On the other hand, I knew that the Hong Kong Immigration Department can retrieve someone's travel records in the past 10 years by providing one's travel document / HK Identity Card. Do you guys think we should get the records back first just in case CSC asks for RFE ?? (I hope this is also a proof showing he has been to here and the records are provided by the HK Government)
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-01-31 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone not sent copy of passport
hello safitu !

My Fiance submitted the K1 application without sending the passport stamps (because my fiance doesnt have it ! he is a permanent resident in HK and does not need passport to enter HK)
However, I am worrying about this as I read several threads on VJ discussing the importance of having it. So I am contacting the Govt and trying to retrieve the my fiance's "in and out of HK" records.

If you have it, please do send them and I think they are a strong evidence !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-02-05 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC/NSC/TSC Timelines
Thank you for doing this for us !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-02-05 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDecember filler
It takes 12-14 hours flying from California to HK and around 1 hr and 45 mins from California to Vancouver, Canada.

Best wishes to you !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-02-18 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRecord of How you met
Just to share my experiences ... though I am not filing thr' VSC

My fiance and I met 6 times in the past 2 years.

so we just came up with a simple list stating the date of the visit (then attach relevant evidence eg boarding pass, passport stamps ....) , the place I/he stayed during the visit and mentioned only the thing we can provide evidence (eg. we went to ski in the US. Hotel receipt and ski pass are attached at Annex A ..... )

I think you can skip the details that you could not provide any evidence.

and I really think the number of visits help convince the person who handles your case. To me, we did not send in all the evidence, eg the passport stamps of my fiance nor any other secondary evidence eg ATM receipt etc. But we didnt get an RFE ! Lucky !

btw ... send your visit information within the past 2 years !
jackieandkathyFemaleHong Kong2007-05-26 12:02:00