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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
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, and were there any complications in completing the K1 Visa process once the non USC returned to his/her country?

The guide here on VJ says "Many people visit the US during the Process, but some newsgroupers have reported that once the initial background check is done by the Consulate, subsequent visits to the US required an additional FBI check done by the Consulate, which resulted in a delay in the visa application process. Refer questions regarding experiences to the newsgroup."

I for one would love to know who has had a fiance visit successfully.

-Karoline

Edited by kari lina, 21 March 2007 - 06:41 PM.

kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-21 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is Goodbye.....
I'm really sorry to hear that. Keep your head up and eventually everything will be okay.

My fiance and I have known each other for almost 11 years. He ended things with me once in 2004 and we weren't in contact with each other for almost 9 months. It nearly killed me, but eventually I healed. We tried again in 2005 after about a year of being apart. We have been together ever since, and our relationship has never been so good. We are completely in love with each other. I know it doesn't always work out that way, but you never know what will happen or what life has in store for you. And I've often thought that maybe we needed that time apart to realize how much we truly mean to each other. Maybe things really do happen for a reason. So just do your best to get through every day, one day at a time, and you will be okay, and eventually even happy again.

Best wishes,
Karoline (F)
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-19 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion abt A number in Form I-129f and G325a?

Hi,

Could somebody tell me what do I (Petitioner) need to write for following items pertaining to A number? I am a US citizen thru naturalization so I have Alien Registration Number.

1) Form I-129f - Step 8b for the myself? Is it the Alien Registration number?
2) Form G-325a - File number which starts with "A" on the top of the form?
3) Form G-325a - Alien Registration Number at the bottom?

Are 2 and 3 the same thing (Alien Registration number)?

Thanks in advance.
SP


You will just put "none". The applicant will receive that number later down the road. But for the first forms "none" is sufficient.

btw, check out the example forms http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples They really help out with questions like that :D

good luck!
Karoline


Thanks Karoline for your immediate response. Sorry for not putting the question clearly before, What I wanted to know is what should I write for my information in those forms. I understand that for my foreign fiance it should be none but for me the petitioner what do I need to write at those places.



Yes, still none for both. since you are now a US citizen. :)

Edited by kari lina, 14 March 2007 - 10:17 AM.

kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-14 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion abt A number in Form I-129f and G325a?

Hi,

Could somebody tell me what do I (Petitioner) need to write for following items pertaining to A number? I am a US citizen thru naturalization so I have Alien Registration Number.

1) Form I-129f - Step 8b for the myself? Is it the Alien Registration number?
2) Form G-325a - File number which starts with "A" on the top of the form?
3) Form G-325a - Alien Registration Number at the bottom?

Are 2 and 3 the same thing (Alien Registration number)?

Thanks in advance.
SP


You will just put "none". The applicant will receive that number later down the road. But for the first forms "none" is sufficient.

btw, check out the example forms http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples They really help out with questions like that :D

good luck!
Karoline

Edited by kari lina, 14 March 2007 - 10:00 AM.

kari linaFemaleGermany2007-03-14 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrelatives in love?

I re-read the post & basically, this (male) USC wants to marry his second cousin. But then the OP said, is it easier for him to marry her girlfriend in the PIs? So this male USC just wants a wife, it seems as if he doesn't care if it's his cousin or another woman...that's what I got out of it. Interesting tale, nonetheless.


I could be wrong, but I think the OP just has trouble with pronouns. I think the OP meant is it easier for him to marry his girlfriend in the PIs. As in would it be easier to marry her in the Phillipines instead of trying to go the K1 route. Again, I could be wrong, but that is how I read it; not that he just wants to marry anybody and doesn't care if it is her.
kari linaFemaleGermany2007-05-08 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG OMG OMG
Thank you all! :luv:
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-01 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG OMG OMG

Congratulations! :dance: :dance: :dance: The best feeling, isn't it? :thumbs:



it sure is especially after hearing my man sound so broken hearted and I couldn't do anything!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-28 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG OMG OMG
We got our approval today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o

We were both feeling down today and it came! :cry: I am so happy now. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: I tried calling him but he didn't answer! <_< I don't want to text him I want to tell him on the phone! :wub: I am truly overjoyed! And my thoughts are with those who are still waiting. Keep the faith! It will come!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-28 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot married at city Hall Today
Wonderful!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-01 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDecember K-!
Wonderful!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-02 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANOTHER DEC FILER - NOA2!!!!!!!!
Congrats!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-01 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDecember filer touched!!! Come on NOA2!!!!
Good luck to you!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-28 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
Congrats
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-06 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKind of complicated story.. ideas appreciated~
:blink:

WOW
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-03 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow soon do you check
Thanks guys for the infor. Maybe I will call Monday sometime.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-10 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow soon do you check
Do VJ'ers check to see if your petition has been received and NVC or left NVC? Do you wait for the letter or wait 4 weeks to call?
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-10 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG OMG OMG
Seems like when you are at your lowest it comes like a beacon of light :dance:
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-10 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC\NSC\TSC Time lines
Thanks it is comforting and sad at the same time. :P
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-24 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrying!
MRS sounds like a real ballbreaker. My goodness :lol:
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-14 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrying!
No I have never cried over this process so far. I have missed him terribly but have never cried.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-13 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
Glad to see you got it.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-24 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread

OK. Prayers aren't working. We're still in limbo.

Anyone know any Voodoo rituals?



So sorry to hear that. :(
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-15 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
You guys are still in my thoughts, I hope that today is the day.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-07 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
Sometimes I wonder if checking a site like this makes it worst. You first hand see people getting approvals and passing you by but if you didn't see the other approvals it would be easier to deal. Sort of a double edge sword. I don't believe that they are intentionally trying to mess with anyone or ruin their lives.. You just have to keep the faith. It will come. (F)
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-02 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
Good luck!
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-01 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
I hope that something comes in for you soon!

Edited by Moonie, 28 February 2007 - 09:29 PM.

MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-28 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTracyTN prayer thread
I hope you get your NOA2 and me too (L)
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-27 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo surreal...
I know exactly how you feel. So many emotions and thoughts.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-03-22 23:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! I have to cancel my wedding !!! ???
Wow. We are not planning not one thing until he has that visa in his hand. But good luck with all that.
MoonieFemaleAustralia2007-02-16 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA little worried

Did you check to see if they had cashed the cheque yet? On the back of it will also be your case # assigned where you can track it online. 3 weeks seems like a long time... see if the cheque has been cashed first.

Whenever we send anything in, we get tracking on the package (with signature) so we know when it is delivered.



The check has not yet been cashed. I didn't even think about having it sigend for when I sent it. I can kick myself now for not doing that. Lesson learned. I have called the 800 number and after an hour and 20 minute wait, I was told to allow 4 weeks. So, I am still waiting. I am just thinking how am I going to get him to sign again and resubmit in a timely manner. Snail mail will take forever. It seems as though it takes about 3 weeks to get here from Morocco.

Did you check to see if they had cashed the cheque yet? On the back of it will also be your case # assigned where you can track it online. 3 weeks seems like a long time... see if the cheque has been cashed first.

Whenever we send anything in, we get tracking on the package (with signature) so we know when it is delivered.



The check has not yet been cashed. I didn't even think about having it sigend for when I sent it. I can kick myself now for not doing that. Lesson learned. I have called the 800 number and after an hour and 20 minute wait, I was told to allow 4 weeks. So, I am still waiting. I am just thinking how am I going to get him to sign again and resubmit in a timely manner. Snail mail will take forever. It seems as though it takes about 3 weeks to get here from Morocco.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2006-12-17 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA little worried
Finally! I have been trying to post on here for a week or so. I'm a little concerned about not having yet received NOA 1. On average, how long does it take? I sent the 129 F packet in 3 weeks ago tomorrow. I noticed by looking at people's time lines that it didn't seem to take this long for most others. I am really hoping that it isn't lost somewhere between GA and TSC. Any ideas????
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2006-12-17 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTSC Texas service center
I mailed our packet to Texas on 11/29 and just received our NOA 1 in the mail today. I sent our packet through the regular mail. Be patient...it is coming. I know that is easier said than done because I was a bit worried myself when it seemed to be taking so long compared to everyone else's timelines.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2006-12-18 18:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 received
The first set of worries are over! Finally saw that the check cleared the bank, so I went and got a copy of the check so that I would have a receipt number. Low and behold when I got home, there it was in black and white. Now we get to sit and wait for the RFE's. What a pleasant process to endure.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2006-12-18 17:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Biographic Information Question
Due to the fact that it is unknown information, you should put "unknown."
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-13 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding is Today!
Congrats!!! Best wishes.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-13 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo you know CSC's phone number?
USCIS only gives out one costumer service number. Numbers to the indivisual centers are not available. I see the number has already been posted so good luck. Be prepared to be on hold for a very long time. I have called twice and even though I was told I would wait approximately 20-30 minutes, each time was over an hour.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-14 08:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlue or Black ink?
Our forms stated that it had to be filled out in black ink. We were traveling when we filled out the petition and didn't have a black pen. We bought one just to fill out the darn thing.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-13 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to start K-1 process
You will need to sow proof that you have met within the past two years. I would think that since you don't having anything showing you were together in the past two years, you may want to wait until you return from your trip. At that point you will have pics, your passport stamps, boarding passes and things of that nature.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-13 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational Hotline
Today is a federal holiday. They will not be working.
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh2007-01-15 16:07:00