ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo everyone who havent recieved an RFE
Read he guides and the RFE thread that is pinned.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-02 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Primary Evidence of Meeting
You can send them as supplemental evidence, but you still need the primary evidence.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-02 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures90 days to be married...when?
Be careful about planning a wedding. We planned ours because we figured with the timelines on here we would be fine. Well, the consualte is temporarliy closed and no interview. Wedding delayed at this point. Sometimes the second set of security checks take longer than expected. Whatever you decide....good luck and congrats!
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-03 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresboarding passes?
You have already sent your evidence. If they need more they will ask for it. For now just sit back and see waht happens. It will be a few months.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-03 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan a US resident file the 129F for fiance?
He needs to be a USC to bring her here for a permanent basis.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-02 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?
VSC is so quick as it is, how much faster do you want? I don't remeber hearing about the expiedience (sp) you are talking about.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-05-02 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstep by step guide

thanks you guys, im going to go to the website and download them. its too bad thomas and i cant fill in the forms together, well i guess skype is the only option! :D

xx


Welcome, I'm from Houston just north of Galveston, good luck with the process. I used this site to help fill out my forms, but make sure you read the directions in the forms and don't over think what they are telling you, you will just end making things harder than they really are. There are lots of helpful people here on the board.

AND lastly fill in your timeline and information as you start this process that is how the site generates all of its data!!!!

:devil: be patient and enjoy!!

Humbly,
Ramos

Edited by ramos96, 05 April 2007 - 12:09 PM.

ramos96MaleCanada2007-04-05 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestime of being together when we apply
My Fiancee Nancy made 3 trips to come see me during the process, her last trip was the week before she had her interview. As long there is no over stay, any visits will be fine, all the beneficiary has to show is ties back home, if they are even asked about it, which means a letter from the employer showing when they are expected back. Enjoy your time together and have fun.

Ramos
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Primary Evidence of Meeting

Here's text from an RFE received for lack of evidence for th I-129F. It might be useful. Check the RFE thread pinned in this forum for more common pitfalls:

"The petitioner and the beneficiary must have met in person between [X DATE] and [X DATE]. Submit evidence of meeting the meneficiary in person within the two-year period preceding the filing of the petiition. The primary evidence may include airline ticket stubs and receipts (that indicate month, day, and year), copies of passport pages taht show the identification page and admission stamps, military order(s), letter from Commanding Officer, or any evidence that will help the USCIS to determine that the petitioner has met the beneficiary within the two years. The secondary evidence may be film dated photographs of the petitioner and the beneficiary together. The following DOES NOT constitue evidence of meeting: disc, videos, emails, letters, phone bills, and greeting cards."


I included some greeting cards congratulating us on our engagement, but that was before I found VJ. If I did it over again, I probably could've safely left those out. But for the meaty part - the proof of meeting w/in 2 years, it was all boarding passes, passport pages, a few photos (too many, now that I found VJ), and receipts. I know now I had some superfluous stuff in there too. Don't think it hurts (though you don't want to send a box full of stuff, that's just excessive). But I definitely fretted more than I needed to.


TimsDaisy = The Matrix

:D
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Primary Evidence of Meeting
Your better off using:

1. Scans of the Passport stamps, coming and going
2. Ticket Stubs
3. Photos showing you both together at a recognizable landmark, photos with family members are a definite plus

Make sure you date and write on the back where the photos were taken.

Ramos
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

I <3 KitKat1


??? :huh:


Your response silly :thumbs:

Ramos
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

Hi All,
I was in the middle of assembling the I-129f packet when I was diagnosed with test...lar cancer (all cured, I hope). I understand there may be special processing due to my condition. I heard I could get my local Senator's office to contact the Vermont Service Center and the National Visa Center to speed up my process. Also, I would need to file the I-601 since my fiance came here illegally fro Mexico. I understand Juarez has a special pilot program that approves I-601's the same day or shortly after. I may be fortunate in a sense that having cancer can speed things up on my behalf. Any suggestions or options??? Thanks for your help.


I have to say that your one of the few people on here that really doesn't deserve to obtain a legal visa for fiance or otherwise. I read your previous posts and your questioning whether your fiance can use the fake SS# that she has and how she came here illegally. As soon as you found out she had a fake ID or came here illegally, which I'm sure you knew about a long time ago, you should have told her to go back to Mexico and go through the process like the rest of us. Then you talk about moving and wanting to use a PO Box. Why? If your moving use your new address. Most people I know that are using PO Boxes are those that are trying to hide from someone or avoid prosecution from something. Now you want to use a supposed diagnosis of cancer to jump to the front of the line even though you say your cured. If your cured then why would you want special treatment? Besides, what "condition" do you have now that your cured. My suggestion would be to tell your fiance to go back to Mexico and for you to go with her. This site is for people that are doing the right thing and following the laws of the country that they want to call home. Seems all you are looking for is special treatment, bypassing the laws, and thumbing your nose at the process.


Wow ken and mintra did you not notice that he IS trying to go about the process legally? Rather than asking her to stay in the country illegally, he is filing an I-129F for his fiance. There is nothing illegal about doing this, even if she is in the country illegally. She will leave for the interview or even before and she will be denied at the interview due to her illegal presence in the country. He will have to file a waiver for her and prove that he would suffer extreme hardship if her visa is ultimately denied and he has no choice but to relocate permanently to Mexico. He is recovering from cancer. He needs regular scans, tests, check-ups and medical visits with qualified and experienced doctors. Cancer isn't "cured". He has survived, and if he is lucky he will be in remission for the rest of his life. If not, he will certainly have a much better chance of access to first world medical care in the US.

I agree that is no reason for expediting anything - his petition will be approved at Vermont very fast and once he has received the paperwork from the consulate his fiance can go to the interview. Because Mexico now has a pilot program in place for waivers, the waiver will most likely be approved in a few days. But there is no good reason to beat the guy up when he is asking questions about going the process in the most correct and legal way.

p.s. "Most people I know that are using PO Boxes are those that are trying to hide from someone or avoid prosecution from something" = HUGE assumption. Maybe he is concerned about where his mail will go when he is in Mexico with his fiance going through the legal fiance visa procedure.


I <3 KitKat1
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

The OP said the cancer is gone, so why would he get expedited?????


Cause it blue light specials day at K-mart, I don't know :P Some People feel they deserve a break.

Ramos
:devil:
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?
Wow,

Have a lil love there,

The OP maybe trying to turn over a new leaf. I actually agree with TimsDaisy for a change it dont hurt to ask, worst they can say is NO, it wont put them any further back.

Ramos


Hi All,
I was in the middle of assembling the I-129f packet when I was diagnosed with test...lar cancer (all cured, I hope). I understand there may be special processing due to my condition. I heard I could get my local Senator's office to contact the Vermont Service Center and the National Visa Center to speed up my process. Also, I would need to file the I-601 since my fiance came here illegally fro Mexico. I understand Juarez has a special pilot program that approves I-601's the same day or shortly after. I may be fortunate in a sense that having cancer can speed things up on my behalf. Any suggestions or options??? Thanks for your help.


I have to say that your one of the few people on here that really doesn't deserve to obtain a legal visa for fiance or otherwise. I read your previous posts and your questioning whether your fiance can use the fake SS# that she has and how she came here illegally. As soon as you found out she had a fake ID or came here illegally, which I'm sure you knew about a long time ago, you should have told her to go back to Mexico and go through the process like the rest of us. Then you talk about moving and wanting to use a PO Box. Why? If your moving use your new address. Most people I know that are using PO Boxes are those that are trying to hide from someone or avoid prosecution from something. Now you want to use a supposed diagnosis of cancer to jump to the front of the line even though you say your cured. If your cured then why would you want special treatment? Besides, what "condition" do you have now that your cured. My suggestion would be to tell your fiance to go back to Mexico and for you to go with her. This site is for people that are doing the right thing and following the laws of the country that they want to call home. Seems all you are looking for is special treatment, bypassing the laws, and thumbing your nose at the process.


ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-02 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I129F while fiancee in the US

Ramos,

Not necessarily true. A certificate of divorce should be sufficient, the information in the settlement agreement should not be necessary. Although, there was a person a couple of years back who wrote that they were required to submit a copy of the settlement agreement, but they couldn't explain why it had been asked for.

Yodrak

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,
Ramos


Yep, the certified letter of divorce was not good enough, they wanted the ENTIRE Final divorce decree not a letter.

Humbly,
Ramos
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-07 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I129F while fiancee in the US

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,
Ramos

Just out of curiosity...where did you find the information on this? I never submitted anything from my settlement and we were approved. Neither did I submit anything like this for our AOS and so far no problems. Just curious.


I got that information from the RFE I got in regards to it. I had sent an official letter of record for my divorce from the county clerk with my packet, but I still got an RFE, so that Is why I said send an entire certified copy of the FINAL divorce decree.

Ramos
ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-07 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I129F while fiancee in the US

Dear all,
Here is my case and my interrogations.
Our intention with my boyfriend is to apply for a I-129F package. We have planned to send out the application while I’m in the US visiting my boyfriend as a visitor under visa waiver program.
I’ll stay only one month in the US and go back to my country after this period (some people have to work!).

I understand that many couples file the I-129F while the fiance(e) is in the US but does the process is slower than normal?
Do you know if the USCIS is waiting for the departure of the foreign fiance(e) to proceed?
We just want to start the process as soon as possible but if sending out the document bring us in more trouble, perhaps we should wait until I get back home to send everything out? (that means one month later!?!?)

I also have a question concerning the translation of my divorce decree. Do they require only the final judgement saying that I get divorced on XXX date or are they also requiring the paper showing what my ex husband get and what I also get from this previous marriage?

Thanks for your help and assistance.
Caroline.


Just wait to send it off when you leave, simple as that, but it should not slow you down if you do file, that is why they ask for the I-94 information on the forms, that is so they can see if you leave the country on time.

In regards to the divorce decree, you will need a complete copy of the finalized divorce decree, if there was any separation assests that were also filed as part of the divorce decree, that documentation will need to be provided.

Humbly,
Ramos

Edited by ramos96, 04 May 2007 - 10:51 AM.

ramos96MaleCanada2007-05-04 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny problems with attorneys?

Oh Kari - MANY people handle the AOS themselves! Just skip on over to the AOS forum and read their posts to familiarize yourself for when the time comes...youll see you wont need your lawyer in that area either.



Thanks :) And the work authorization and all that is no problem too? I guess I'm just paranoid. But I really DO feel like I've wasted my money. I've decided that I will write him a letter with all of my concerns and ask him to outline exactly what he has done and will do to make it worth my while. If he doesn't give me a good enough answer then he is out.

Thank you again for all of your great replies :)
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-02-23 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny problems with attorneys?

NEVER EVER hire an attorney. They take your hard earned money and dont really do anything extra for you.

If you just read the instructions posted in this website, and interact with VJ members and ask questions when you have any...............you will be completely FINE.

Believe me, do not waste money.....and then you have to rely on them to mail your applications....and the attorney can take time (as they have other cases they are working on)

So, my advice is that you should only hire an attorney If you think your case needs professional help.

Good Luck!!


Well, it is sort of too late because I already hired him (I didn't find this website until after I had already submitted my I129F using the attorney, unfortunately). I HAVE already received my NOA2, but I just don't think he added anything worthwhile to the process. In fact I think had I found this website first, and filed all of the paperwork myself, I probably would have had my petition filed a month sooner. I could potentially fire him, and not pay the second half of the fee. I don't think our case is at all abnormal. My fiance and I have known each other for 11 years and neither of us have any kind of criminal record or anything like that. Is it worthless to have the attorney when it comes time to getting the work authorization and adjustment of status and all of that too? That is what has kept me from firing him already, thinking that eventually he'll prove useful.

My other issue with firing him is that he had me sign a document called Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative, giving him permission to file everything for me. I don't want to complicate or slow down the process if I do fire him. But I also don't want to pay him more money when I feel like he has done almost nothing.

Sigh...frustrating... :( Thank you for your replies, btw
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-02-23 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny problems with attorneys?
I work full time and am quite busy, so I thought that it would be easier for me if I hired an immigration attorney. I wanted to do everything right the first time taking as little time as possible, so I was willing to pay the rather hefty amount. I contacted an attorney that I had found on the internet, but they never returned my call. So, my father's attorney suggested an immigration attorney that he knows who was supposed to be "one of the best." His fee was even higher than I had expected, but it seemed worth it to me if I got the best possible attention to our case. Well, I'm just not sure that I have. First off, I have learned 1,000 times more about this process from this website than from my attorney. Whenever I ask him questions, he makes everything sound like i'm worrying too much and there was nothing I needed to do but wait. For instance, he told me nothing about needing to get together documents from my banks, etc. for the I134; things that I could be doing ahead of time. Secondly, there were multiple mistakes in the paperwork and we had to get them re-done like 3 times. They even had Germany spelled incorrectly! The way his system worked is that we entered all of the information on a website. I'm very particular so I proofread everything about 10 times. So, it when they were transferring the information to the forms, they did so wrong, in numerous places on the forms. It was quite frustrating because every time they had to make corrections it took a few more days. Also, when I received my first receipt after paying half of the fee, it was a blank letterhead with only my address at the top, like they forgot to actually type the pertinent information that should have been on the receipt.

My father's attorney is great and I am really surprised that he referred me to somebody who isn't also excellent, but it feels like I could have done this much better myself and possibly even in the same amount of time. I've only paid half of the fee, and I have considered letting him know that I no longer need his services and outline the reasons why and then not pay the second half which should be due when my fiance arrives in the US. However, I'm afraid to do that because he is supposed to also take care of the work authorization (the invoice also says travel permission?) once my fiance arrives. I don't want to fire him and then when it comes time to getting those done, I'll realize that I need him.

So, I am looking for advice. Anybody in a similar situation? Should I keep the attorney? Or am I just throwing away thousands of dollars?
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-02-23 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!

:dance: My fiance's interview this morning went well! They took the I-134 even though they ask for the I-864 in packet 3. They didn't look at one shred of evidence - photos, chat logs, phone bills, nothing. They asked him 3 questions: what's her name, what kind of job does she have, and what do you plan on doing once you move. He got the last vaccination he needed and went back to the doctor, when he asked for the vaccination supplement she told him that she was going to give it to him without him asking. Sheesh, talk about easy! Hopefully it'll be that easy for me to find an apartment so he can move here ASAP! :D :dance: Thanks for all the help and patience everyone! :D



Yay! That is so exciting!!! :D :D :D
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-02-28 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThank you VSC!

So here I've been fretting for over a week since my application was recieved. I still had no NOA1. I've been hounding my sister (address back in the States). I've been pestering people (and whining a little) about NOA1 wait times and I've been filling in the blanks and decided that there MUST have been a problem.
Well, I guess the problem is that they didn't see the need to send a NOA1 since it would be sent out almost at the same time as the NOA2! Our package was accepted via express mail on the 23rd and it was approved on the 28th! I can't believe how fast that was. Really?!?!?! 3 days?!?!?!?!. I wish everyone gets to cross that staffers desk!
I am thrilled, so is my fiance. We hope the rest of the process goes as smooth. We are keeping our fingers crossed.
YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!!
Sue


I am totally jealous ;) but congratulations!!! :D
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-05 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Recvd Sunday in Vermont!

Yippee!!!!! At 2:31 p.m. on Sunday March 4, 2007, my USPS k-1 package was received in St. Albans, Vermont. It was signed for by P. Novack.

Now just waiting for the NAO1


Lucky you submitting to Vermont! :D They are usually very fast. Good luck!
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-05 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYESSSSSSS a touch....I can't believe it!!!

Hell yeah, you can bet that my heart is racing!!!!
And it is true, when you don't expect anything anymore, then it happens!
I didn't check this morning, because I gave up, that they would work on our case...lol
and so I still went to USCIS and thought to myself 'why am I even checking?'.
I expected to see the same date '12/28/2006'...but first thing I saw was a 7!!!! A 7!!!! YAYYYYY
A change, a touch....I am soooooooooo excited right now, I just can't put it into words!!

Thanks Mae, Karoline, Karin and Otto for your support....we are not approved yet, but I feel that it's close!!!!

Yayyyyyy!!!!!

Diana


I just saw this post :D Yay, yay, yay, I'm SURE you're NOA2 is on its way! That is sooo exciting.
And it seems like everything goes pretty fast after the NOA2, so you are going to be with your love in NO time :D

Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-10 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do you guys find so much info

Hi there:
I applied for a K-1 Visa for my fiance, he is a German citizen.
I sent in the application on February 23, 07 and the post office shows it was delivered on February 25, 07.

When I read everyone's posts it appears they got a notice stating it was received much sooner. Did the TSC send it to them.
Since Texas doesn't show wait times for the I-29f does that mean it gets sent away (first I have heard of this)?

Also where did you find where all of these acronyms are? NOA1 NOA2 RFE.......

I need the glossary to marrying a foreign guy!
Bobbie


Yes, TSC sends it to CSC (in California), because Texas no longer processes the I-129F.

My fiance is from Germany too, and things are going really smoothly for us, so good luck!!!

Also:
NOA1 - 1st notice from USCIS (received petition)
NOA2 - 2nd notice (approved petition) from USCIS
RFE-request for evidence


:D
Karoline

Edited by kari lina, 10 March 2007 - 11:08 AM.

kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-10 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! How long until FINALLY approved?

I am sorry....I am just soooooooooo MAD

yeah we just received the RFE notice!!! :crying:

Diana


Ohhhh, Diana and John, I'm soooo sorry :( :( :( Hopefully you'll find out really soon and get them whatever they need.

Hugs!!!!! Know that we're all thinking of you and pulling for you and I wish you much luck!!!!!!

Karoline


Well, I suppose the silver lining is that I don't have to peel the Spongebobs off just yet. :no:

- John



You know, John, I've been wondering what that smell is!!!??!! ;)

You guys hang in there. Once you send back the info they need, I'm sure it will be quick. And since Paul is German too, we'll give you any tips we find along the way.

:)
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-12 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE!! How long until FINALLY approved?

I am sorry....I am just soooooooooo MAD

yeah we just received the RFE notice!!! :crying:

Diana


Ohhhh, Diana and John, I'm soooo sorry :( :( :( Hopefully you'll find out really soon and get them whatever they need.

Hugs!!!!! Know that we're all thinking of you and pulling for you and I wish you much luck!!!!!!

Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-12 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGOT NOA2!!!!!!!!
Yay!!! Congrats! :D
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-14 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFernanda is coming home!
Yay! Congratulations!!! :D
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-13 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrying!
I don't think anybody has the right to tell anyone else how they should react to this process. EVERYONE here knows how difficult/frustrating/annoying/etc. etc. etc. And it gets to all of us at some point. Some people cry, some people get angry. We all react in our own way. Maybe crying for one person makes them feel worse, but crying for another gets out their frustration and makes them feel a lot better.

You just have to do what is best for you to get you through this process. For me, focusing on the fact that soon (as relative as that word may be) I'll be in the arms of my love again, helps me get through the day, and often even with a smile on my face. But sometimes I still cry over missing him or the frustration of the process, and that is just fine, too.
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-14 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur RFE

:star: Wishing good luck!
I hope you can send everything today and then get your approval this week!!! :thumbs:


We gathered everything last weekend and we sent it off saturday. But since we couldn't do it before 9am, the overnight will be today, so they will receive it tomorrow!

Did I just make sense??...lol

Diana

PS: Thanks for the wishes....we really need it :thumbs:



Yay! Glad to hear that you got everything in! Good luck on a very speedy approval now

:D
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-19 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt is in my hand!!!!!!!!

YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


visa arrived today.... exactly a week after my interview!!!!

SO relived and thankful.... I fly home on friday to my boy and we get wed April 5th!!!!!!!!




THANK YOU sooooooo much everyone who has supported me and helped me through all this!! BIG BIG BIG thanks to Cheekychic.... we both know without u i would of been a wreck!!!!



THANKS U xx


Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations :D :D :D
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-20 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHot Topic... I know!
In case anybody is interested, there was a poll that was started on this topic, showing how many have successfully had a non USC visit during the visa process. Here is the link: http://www.visajourn...h...=15603&st=0

The poll was started in May 2006, but the last comments are more recent than that and may give some idea of statistics. I do realize that every case may be different from the rest, but I still appreciate looking at the numbers of the success rate.

:)
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-22 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnybody dream about your Immigration process?
I have this crazy dream that he is at his interview (and I'm there too even though I won't be), and we think we've given them everything they need. And then, they hand us a stack of papers taller than me, and they say that we have to complete everyone of them AND get them notarized. And we have to do it that day or he won't be approved. Yikes!!! :P

I also dream about him just being home with me doing all the regular things we do when he is here. I used to sleep with the shirt that he wore the day before he left, but about a week ago I accidentally washed it, and it no more smelt like him. :crying: I was sooo mad at myself for doing that.

But on a positive note I had a dream the other night that he was there sleeping beside me and I remember thinking how it was just the best feeling in the world to have him sleeping beside me. It felt sooo real. That in the morning I wasn't sad that he wasn't there, I was actually kind of happy because it felt like I got have him here (even if it wasn't real).

okay, I'm crazy....
;)
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-23 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailed I-129F today
Yay! Isn't it such a good feeling to finally have that package sent? :) Good luck on your journey!!!

:D
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-23 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
Wow!!!!!!! Yay, BIG BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I bet you are soooooo relieved!

Best wishes!
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-23 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo surreal...
Wow, this whole thread is bringing tears to my eyes. Right now, I can only imagine how it will feel to be in Angilla's position. To have my love home for good. To never have to do the dreaded drives to the airport to say goodbye. The last one was even harder than the rest and I'm so happy we will never have to do that again. Best wishes Angilla. I'm sure today will be absolutely amazing, just to have him by your side after such a long time.

I wish you the very very best and a long and wonderful life with your love.

Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-23 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling Cards
Because of this thread, I just realized that the phone card that I've used forever has a call history that I can get online.
So, thanks!!! Just one more way to prove the relationship.

:)
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-04-10 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Fiance Visit On Tourist Visa While Waiting For K-1?

I think you are absolutely on target in thinking about the probability of successful entry. And it appears this is what we are dealing with. Some may be comfortable in taking the chance if the probability of success were 25%. Others would not chance the expense and hassle if it were 75%. Unfortunately, I don't think we can gather the statistics to accurately gauge the odds. We only know that visitor may or may not be turned away. There are no hard and fast rules.

In my case, I can visit my fiancé in her country without being at the mercy of some immigration officer who drank too many smoothies last night. :crying: I prefer to visit her for the next few months while we wait our turn.

Once again, thanks to all for their input!


Well, I say you're lucky ;) I am the USC fiance who is supporting the other, so ironically while i have the funds I don't have the time off from work. He has the time...and I don't mind offering the funds, but then there is the whole issue that this post is originally about. We just got our interview date, which is totally amazing, great & exciting :D but it is much later than we expected and now we would love for him to be able to visit me while we're waiting for the interview date to arrive because (like everybody else) we tremendously miss each other. I know we can't get extremely accurate statistics but in asking those who post on here whether they've had a non-USC visit successfully at least gives us some measuring tool.

:)
Karoline
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-21 22:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Fiance Visit On Tourist Visa While Waiting For K-1?

Maybe a better question than "can it be done" is how many have successfully had a fiance visit the US with a K1 application pending,


But each entry is so individualized, how can this be helpful? It varies with the same person/same circumstances/different day.

The important thing to remember, IMO, is that it is not against the law or any unwritten rule. If you are refused entry, it will not harm your K-1 application (your wallet is another story). If you have mostly been living in the US on a visitor's visa, your odds of being turned back raise every entry.


Maybe you are absolutely right that every case is completely individualized and offers little help in determining our own case, but I (being a person who works with numbers) feel that the numbers of those who are in similar (obviously not the same, but at least similar) cases can give us at least an example of what may happen if we were to be in a similar case. I do realize that it could be completely different for another couple. But simply thinking logically and examining the numbers of those who have succeeded in having a non USC visit during K1 pending would help me determine if it is worth the risk of a lost plane ticket or not.

In my opinion, if 95% of non US citizens successfully visit their USC during the application process of the K1 and it causes no delay in the process, then that tells me it may be worth the risk. If that number is more like 25% who are successful (no matter their specific case) that tells me that it just might not be worth the risk.

I could be completely wrong thinking in numbers, but you have to go by something when you are thinking of taking this same risk of either having your non USC visit successfully or wasting even more money on a ticket when they will still be turned away at the border.
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-21 21:58:00