biggish data

I know dude I am trying to make us laugh and having a good time together

smoke as i said from begining it well be alright and they well get it...

so Help US GOD

I know. You made me laugh! It really cuts the tension when we can all have a giggle from time to time.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-09 23:04:00

OMG CNN Healine News smoke20 about to had a baby :D

Lol, Behave Reza

It's a pretty worrying time for all of us filers. It'll be okay smoke, you'll see

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-09 21:51:00

No need to worry, this happened to me and many other people. This is common. It will be signed for in a day or two. Hang in there and good luck. By the way, you did the right thing by sending it to Texas.

reach449

I agree, you did the right thing. The form still says to send it to Texas (we did the same). We sent ours on April 27th and it didn't get to the USCIS until May 15 (though we did send it from Ireland as my fiance and I live here). Don't worry, it will get there.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-09 20:46:00

i called everyone....nothing but automated responces. TracyLuis, did you get a different message the next day?

Yup, there are a lot of automated messages when you call up, but there are also options to talk to customer service reps. I have heard that quite a few people hang up when they hear so many of the auto responses. We've called a few times and got through to speak to someone every time, though it does take about 5 mins to go through all the correct channels (ie, enter the right numbers) and auto responses. Keep in there!

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-09 20:43:00

You could try giving the USCIS a call and see if your information is on file with them, but give it a week or so. Don't worry too much, it will get there.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-09 20:28:00

Argghhhhh

Damn, that's a shame

. I hope you get it sorted out. Keep us posted and Goodluck.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-10 21:35:00

Do I need a statement from my daughter's mother?

Also, you can bet your life that a lot of people petitioning for fiance visas have children from previous relationships where marriage was not an issue. If the USCIS had to deal with paperwork about children born outside marriage with these petitions, they would be even more inundated than they already are.

The main issue would be if your fiancee has a child that she wishes to bring over with her. Even then all that would include would be to name the child on the I-129F. That's what we are doing for my son.

Don't panic about your situation. It's easy to worry about what to or not to include, but unless asked otherwise, just present what is required as stated by the forms.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-20 21:18:00

Do I need a statement from my daughter's mother?

As far as I know, you only have to include evidence relating to the end of previous marriages. As you are the petitioner and your child is not part of the petition, there is no reason to include them on your I-129F. If you are paying maintainance, you may have to put that down on the affidavit of support. Other than that, as you were not married before, you do not have to include any information about your former partner or your child on the visa petition itself, nor do you have to provide any documentation to state you have always been single.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-07-20 21:13:00

Is there anyone who has never received NOA1?

We never received our NOA1. My fiance and I live together in Ireland, and the NOA1 was supposed to be sent to his parent's address in the States. We actually asked for it to be resent and that never arrived with them either.

We actually got our petition approved on Oct 4th. Just sitting back and waiting for the NOA2 to arrive now. The USCIS site said that it's been sent, so we will see.

redpixie

Female

Ireland

2007-10-06 07:40:00

thanks so much everyone for the replies, I will read the links you posted, sorry for all of the questions, i guess we are just anxious

also, to clarify, i did not come here with the intention of getting married when i entered on may 5th, 2007. This was discussed a a recent possibility and was encouraged by our lawyer as a way to sort of bypass the wait times of the fiance visa. I really just dont want to have to go to canada and aimlessly sit around for months and months waiting for this visa.

why is it that you need a fiance visa to enter the country and get married, but if you were already here, and you just decided to get married you can do so without issues and get a marriage lisence easily? that doesnt make sense. Why wouldnt everyone just do that and claim they "didnt enter with the intetion to marry the person" even if they did.

Couple reasons, its hard for citizens of certian countries to get tourist visas, unless they are very wealthy.

You can claim that, but you may be asked to prove it. And that may be hard to do. If you fail to prove no intention upon entry, you can be deported or even banned.

Technically, K visas and Tourist visas are both non-immigrant visas, but the K visas allow you to file for AOS. The tourist visas only allow you to file AOS in certain conditions.

If your attorny says its ok, then get married soon and file AOS before July 30th when the rate hike goes into effect. Keep all evidence of your intention to return so you can provide it if asked for it.

This is where i get confused....since she doesnt need a tourist visa, etc to come visit me in the US.

v&k

Female

Canada

2007-06-21 11:12:00

thanks caladan, that was very informative

v&k

Female

Canada

2007-06-20 21:30:00

thanks so much everyone for the replies, I will read the links you posted, sorry for all of the questions, i guess we are just anxious

also, to clarify, i did not come here with the intention of getting married when i entered on may 5th, 2007. This was discussed a a recent possibility and was encouraged by our lawyer as a way to sort of bypass the wait times of the fiance visa. I really just dont want to have to go to canada and aimlessly sit around for months and months waiting for this visa.

why is it that you need a fiance visa to enter the country and get married, but if you were already here, and you just decided to get married you can do so without issues and get a marriage lisence easily? that doesnt make sense. Why wouldnt everyone just do that and claim they "didnt enter with the intetion to marry the person" even if they did.

v&k

Female

Canada

2007-06-20 20:34:00

Hi,

We are new to the board.

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost a year. We met online but met in person almost immediately after and have been dating ever since and traveling back and forth to see eachother very often.

My boyfriend is an american citizen and I am a canadian citizen. On May 5th, 2007, I entered the USA to live with my boyfriend for the allowed 90 day period.

My boyfriend and I would like to start the process of applying for a fiance VISA for me. We have consulted with a lawyer and he said "it would be easier to just get married within my 90 day stay here, because if we are legally married, then we can skip past the paper work and fiance visa and just go right to the step of applying for permanent residency for me, as I would be his wife".

This concerns me because when i entered the USA, I simply said I was going to visit my boyfriend. They asked to see proof of my return flight and everything. Our lawyer seems to think that we should just get married because the fiance visa can take a long time...BUT I am worried that US immigration could say I entered the country with a fradulent intent (ie: i did not say i was coming here to get married, but just to visit). The lawyer seems to think once you are married, it doesnt matter and you can just apply for permanent residency...the only downside would be you cant travel for a year or so.

My boyfriend and I want to do this as legitimately as possible, which is why we are thinking the fiance visa would be the best route, however we are concerned about processing times. I would hate to be away too long and continue racking up airmiles. I guess I have gotten used to being here.

Anyways, if y'all could help, we have a few questions:

1. Can I stay in the USA while my fiance VISA is being processed?- I know i have to go home and then re-enter the country with my fiance visa, BUT can i be here while it is processing and THEN go home for a month or so to do the interview and then re-enter with the visa?

2. How long does a fiance visa take until i can actually enter the country (approx?) Like if i were to go home tommorow, how many months until i can re-enter the US? We will be filing the fiance visa in Texas.

3. If i do have to go home (to canada) while my fiance visa is processing, can i still visit the US during the time period or do i have to stay in canada?

4. Is getting married within my 90 day stay here a horrible idea? Is it fraud? (lawyer seems to think this is the easiest route to take)

5. When i get my fiance visa...how hard is it/how long does it take to get a work permit?

thanks everyone! we both very much appreciate any advice/insight you could provide us with

-veronika and kevin

v&k

Female

Canada

2007-06-20 20:16:00

Should I do it?

I don't know about a K1 visa, but me and my husband came on vacation to he USA while applying for his spouse visa. He got asked a few questions at the POE (what did you come here for, who did you come with, how long are you staying, etc etc) he brought a letter from his company stating that they were expecting him back and had his return ticket at hand... No problems at the time of letting him in.

Anyta Holland

Female

United Kingdom

2007-04-15 20:51:00

Translating documents into English

In Venezuela, the American Consulate requests that the documents are translated by a Public Interpreter, or something like that. They have a list of the appointed people who do the translation for you. They obviously charge for this, so make sure you know whether you need them translated professionally or if it can be translated by anyone and notarized afterwards.

Anyta Holland

Female

United Kingdom

2007-04-15 16:35:00

fiance/petitioner letter of intent

You got it.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-20 11:09:00

Port of Entry

Remind your fiance not to refer to you as a spouse bc that could send up a red flag.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-25 19:53:00

Taking vacation in another country while petitioning for a K1 Visa.

Go for it and enjoy. It won't effect your petition.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 17:40:00

Feeling a bit stupid.. but I have a question..

Don't feel stupid. I didnt make a copy of anything. just didnt cross my mind at the time. not much i can do about it though. you'll be ok.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 17:39:00

NVC

Very exiciting Judy. Hope to be following in your footsteps soon.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-21 18:43:00

Signature Date

If that is when you signed them, it is acceptable.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 06:32:00

Notarizing

Notaries are all over the place. The local jail, the court house, attorney's office, banks, the list goes on...or you can check the yellow pages where you live. More people are notaries than you would think.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 19:52:00

Danger Will Robinson!

You've come this far...don't give up hope now. You have every right to vent. I would too. It seems to be a never ending process. I always tell myself, "Good things come to those who wait."

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-01-15 21:35:00

NOA to add Nov. Filer Approved!

Nada in my mailbox today.

Although I did have a brief 'psych out' moment - I got one of those stupid 'statements' from the Social Security Administration. When I popped open the mailbox and saw an 'official' looking envelope, I had a brief 'could it be?' moment - until I saw what it said.

Oh well. I hope fwaguy has better luck today!

Sorry to hear that Tracy. I was hoping it would be a good day for both of you. Your heart must have dropped when u saw that envelope. i know mine would have. still keeping my fingers crossed for both of u.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 17:36:00

NOA to add Nov. Filer Approved!

Congrats! Now all we need is fwaguy and tracy...

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 17:20:00

Court Certified Copy of a Divorce Decree

Do you not have a certified copy for yourself? You can send a copy of that. They have the right to ask for the original, but you can send a copy of a certified copy with your petition.

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 19:46:00

K-1 approved

congrats!!!!

patiently_waiting

Female

Bangladesh

2007-02-26 20:50:00