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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConviction in I-129F

Yes she is... She is aware of this thread too

 

That's really all that matters so when asked if asked at interview all is well. I see no issue really.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-01-28 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConviction in I-129F

Let me just say a non-conviction and charges dropped doesn't mean you are scott free. It's still on your record. Yes I sure would mention it. No record is ever erased and this is the government and you sure don't want a misrepresentation. You had a warrant and you went to jail even 3 hours is jail.

 

Heck I had a misdemeanor dog in car (its listed as cruelty to animals) that lost me a job and have had much issues.

 

You have a DV on file that is serious. Just the mere mention of it can be an issue. But it shouldn't stop a petition. Long as your current fiancee' is aware.

 

 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-01-28 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Reeceived Late

I received my RFE letter way after the time I was supposed to send ut back, what do I do?! My online case status says it's still in the RFE stage but I am freaking out and cannot afford to reapply all over again, we had applied for my husbands greencard. He came through a K1 Visa. Any advice? Am I going to have to call the dreaded USCIS? They are so merciless.

 

The worst part is the RFE is requesting the marriage certificate which I sent in certified and everything! :crying:

 

Yes you will need to call them immediately or risk your application being denied because you didn't respond in time then you will have to start all over.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-06-15 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent! accidentally opening iv packet

When people star this process read a lot about that.
In all country people post about the brown envelope that cant be open, I dont know how people make this mistake.
Here in vj there are a lot of informations about the envelope to present at the port of entry.

 

I'm too nosey that way I would be steam opening something. So I can see. I mean this is your business in there. Did they make a note to watch me at the POE. What I have to know. :rofl:


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-03-30 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Application Returned from NVC to USCIS??

 

What would your suggestion be? Do the marriage ceremony but not register, finish the K1 Visa process and then just do a Vegas or Justice of the Peace wedding to register? 

 

You marry before you get to US you nullify the K1 process. You are just going to have to postpone. Sorry. There's no other way.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-06-19 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Application Returned from NVC to USCIS??

 

I actually received a call yesterday from Sen Cruz's office almost immediately after posting my previous message. The lady on the phone was not taking any credit for moving the package forward, but she did find out what had happened. There was mistake by the Texas Service Center and that is why the packet was returned. The person doing the processing at the TSC approved the package, but didn't put on the official seal or stamp, or something like that. Therefore the NVC returned it to the TSC to ensure that it did actually go through the approval process. The packet was then misplaced or lost in a stack of other applications that were returned / rejected and therefore weren't on a "high priorty" to process immediately. There was never an RFE sent because there wasn't a problem with anything we submitted. She went on to say that its been reaffirmed and sent back to the NVC for processing. She said because it already has a NVC case number, it should go through faster processing and will be sent to BKK shortly.

 

Now the problem is that due to my work, I've had to schedule our wedding well in advance in order to get the time off. We plan to get married on July 12, and its almost impossible that the visa will be completed by then. Does anyone know if you can change the K1 app to the K3 app? The I129F form is the same, so that shouldn't matter, right? I think there is an additional form to fill out. I don't mind paying any additional costs, its just the time that is the key issue.  

 

No there's no changing. You would have to start all over again and file the I-130 which is taking 5 months to a year to approve. And really gets you no where. The path for a K3 is you have to be married first file the I-130 then after that is accepted you would have that NOA1 and attach to a I-129F. I don;t think you want to put yourself back to the end of the line and the I-129F would be closed anyway because of the I-130. Sorry for al you went through.

 

But maybe contact embassy once your petition gets there and ask for an expedite get all your ducks in a row now and your paperwork. Contact NVC talk to supervisor see if you can get Case# faster because of USCIS error.

 

 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2014-06-19 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOrganizing skype calls/chat logs for interview

It actually doesn't establish anything as it can be easily faked.

 

<table>

<tr>

<th>Record Number</th>

<th>Action Type</th>

<th>Action Time</th>

<th>End Time</th>

<th>Duration</th>

<th>User Name</th>

<th>Display Name</th>

</tr>

<tr>

<td>4174</td>

<td>Outgoing call</td>

<td>1/23/2014 11:49:58 PM</td> 

<td>1/24/2014 12:27:36AM</td>

<td>00:37:38</td>

<td>aussie_jason</td>

<td>Sweetmelicious</td>

</tr>

</table>

 

* For demonstration purposes only

 


aussie_jasonMaleAustralia2014-03-26 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprise visit after K-1 sent in
The site I posted is where you go to make a claim that you were wrongly denied entry to the US and can provide the supporting documents to prove that, if they agree with you then they pre clear you for entry so you don't get any unpleasant surprises at the border.
aussie_jasonMaleAustralia2014-03-29 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprise visit after K-1 sent in

Do this and remove any doubts ahead of time - http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-trip


aussie_jasonMaleAustralia2014-03-29 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2013 HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support / I-864

Greetings All,

 

Here is the URL for determining the Poverty Guidlines to determine salaries required for I-134 and I-864.

 

Remember the numbers reflected are for the I-864 which is 125%.

 

I-134 is 100%

 

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

 

 


altonbebeMalePhilippines2013-07-16 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI badly need your assistance

To the OP, here are a couple of things to consider.

 

1) Book mark the following site. This is a site a Phil woman built detailing EVERY ASPECT of her K-1 journey. It is simply the best DIARY out there. Read it, enjoy it, cry with it. REMEMBER, consider the date this blog was created and ADJUST your entry accordingly to the AMENDED requirements i.e. new form dates, new forms i.e. DS-160

 

Pre Entry ( I-129 Process ) : http://philippinefia...isa.weebly.com/

 

Post Entry ( i-485 Process ) : http://filamcouple.weebly.com/

 

2) Courier Receipt : Just because you have a receipt number DOES NOT mean documents were tendered to the courier. It is not like the Philippine. I hate to mention this too you. Ask your fiance for the receipt number and track it yourself. If is evasive ( avoids ) towards giving it to you, then you have your answer.

 

Here is where you track the receipt numbers:

 

United States Postal Service : https://www.usps.com/ ( enter number in the upper right hand corner )

FED EX : www.fedex.com

UPS : www.ups.com

 

Here is the sad part, I can can go to the post office and prepare a certified mail and simply walk out with the documents. Hence, I have a tracking number.

 

3) The address where he sent the package. If he sent the package to a P.O. address, then he can only use United States Postal Service. UPS and FED EX DO NOT deliver to P.O. Box addresses. Only the USPS, can deliver to P.O. Box address.

 

4) Payment : If he paid by Money Order, he can track to see if the money order has been remitted (submitted) for payment. He will need the money order number (coded on the money order) and the phone number written on the money order stub that is removed when you surrender the money order to the receipiant. Call the number, give them the money order number and ask when it was paid.


altonbebeMalePhilippines2014-05-17 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa rejected because I used wrong form. Please help

Dude, get on a plane and go see your fiance. Enjoy the trip. It's not like you have nothing to go too.

 

Man, I was the fiancee, I would be kid of hurt you would not want to come see me.

 

 


altonbebeMalePhilippines2014-06-05 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing a bond for K1 visa

Your referring to a USCIS surety bond. These types of bonds are not accepted for your type of petition entry.


altonbebeMalePhilippines2014-06-09 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a tourist visa while applying for a K1 visa

I have already passed trough this and i really doubt that they will give you visa,but you can try.Better start the K-1 procedure.That's my advice.


branimira250FemaleBulgaria2013-08-16 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Taxe Return , Co Sponsor in untrusting

If he did not file tax return then its other thing but if he does not want to give you then you should get other joint sponsor....

 

If he did not file tax return so he should have tax extension paper....

 

 

This tax extension paper can work in place of tax return......now you know very well what you need to do !!!!!


FZSAMalePakistan2014-06-15 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConviction in I-129F

Wow so much bad advice!  I would just answer no on that question since you were never convicted of anything and your record is clear.

I was arrested when I was 18 for something pretty serious (I won't go into detail here) but the case was dropped and I never was convicted.

I answered no to all the questions and had no problems. 

 

I also don't know what an attorney would do for you, except take your money.


Steve&EmaMalePhilippines2014-01-28 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 years for a fiance visa?

My husband (then fiancée) is from the Dominican Republic and our process took just under 9 months from start to entry to the US.  And that was with a RFE (request for more evidence).  We filed last March and he entered the US in December.  We've already started the Adjustment of Status process and he's already received his EAD/AP card to be able to work and travel while his permanent residency application is being processed.

 

I did everything myself for the process with the help of this site and we had no problems.  Save yourself the money on the lawyer and do it yourself!  Just be very attentive to detail and use this site often for help and you should have no problem! 


BabyFaceWifeFemaleDominican Republic2014-04-08 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support as an unemployed grad student

My fiance and I have been waiting 6 months so far to receive our NOA2, and my father has agreed to cosign for us for the I-134 affidavit of support when we receive the NOA2. I understand that I need to fill out the I-134 as well; however, I am attending graduate school (I graduate August 2014!)and am currently unemployed. Do you think they'll hold it against me that I am not employed? Should I include my transcript as proof that I am continuing my studies?

Thank you in advance!


as far as they are concerned you're just unemployed transcripts won't matter at all...you will need a co sponsor that can demonstrate financial responsibility for his/her household and you and your fiancee
DIME777Not TellingPhilippines2013-04-05 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere does Affidavit of Support go?

Who 'lives' in your household is not necessarily who is counted as your household.  Your household means you and any dependants... so roomates or even other family members would not count as part of your household unless you claim them or they claim you for tax purposes... whether you physically live with them or not.

 

All the info about when to present I-134 (at interview) and what they want to see is in the VJ London embassy guide


Edited by JulieandDanny, 06 April 2014 - 02:41 PM.

JulieandDannyFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-04-06 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 i-129f Filing Fee

The fee is $340, like Abby stated.

 

Use this link:  http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

 


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-03-10 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help I need to know current fees

You will also need the medical exam...that is $215 per person...yes, the child has to have an exam and pay the same fee as your fiancee.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-04-07 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureseffective way to get fast approval

No, money in the bank has no affect on NOA2 speed. 


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-03-27 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures$240 K1 Visa MRV Fee

No, you are fine.  As long as she has the receipt to show she paid you are good to go.  The fee in UAH changes weekly.  The form she submitted to the bank reflects that week's exchange.  You should be good.  If in doubt, call the embassy in Kiev.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-04-08 12:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should I receive an RFE??

In a word:  No

 

Each case is different and how fast each case is actioned is also different.  Luck of the draw!  There is no ryhme or reason as to why certain cases are handled faster, even within the same service centers. 

 

The wait is excruciating!  I know.  It will come.  When you least expect it....BAM!...it appears.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-04-09 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy trip to the USA is tomorrow!

don't miss the flight


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-04-19 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo i fill I-129f in Ukrainian or English

At the embassy in Kiev, you do not have to have documents translated if they are in English, Russian, or Ukrainian.

Taken from the embassy website:

 

During the interview each applicant is required to present the completed and signed form KEV-1 and all original documents.  We do not, however, require the original financial support documents.  Petitioners can fax or e-mail them to the beneficiaries who then bring them to the interview.  Documents in English, Ukrainian or Russian do not need to be translated. 

 

You need to write the address in English.  It is easier than what you think.  You can convert it our style and that is just fine.  exactly how I did it.

Fiancee Name

Street address:  123 Ukraine Street

Apt # if living in a building....they say"corpus" or something to that affect

Kiev, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine

 

It is really that simple.  Exactly what I did on mine and we are waiting for interview in 12 days.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-05-08 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI looked at the guide but I don't see a list of fees

You can find the bag costs, dimensions and weights on the airline's website.  Basically, the 1st bag is free up to 23kg.  Normal suitcase.  Also, one carry on per person.  It is not just toys, but also momentos that she/him might want to bring.  Remember, they are leaving everything behind...keeping part of their lives with them is a benefit.  Also, I know everyone thinks of just cheap flights, but keep this in mind:  Has she traveled internationally before?  Does she know how to navigate an airport?  Think of the airports in Europe and the USA.  In Europe, I recommend, if she is just traveling with her son, to change planes in Amsterdam.  London, Paris, Frankfurt....monster airports and can be very intimidating even for the experienced traveler.  Then you need to think of where she will arrive in the USA.  Which airport will she go through Customs?  Remember in the States, once she clears Customs, if needing to connect to another flight, she will have to re-check her bags and possibly go to a different terminal and go through security AGAIN.  Personally, if you live near an international airport, that is where you want to arrive on her international flight.  She goes thru Customs...gives over her paperwork and walks out the door into your waiting arms.

Or, if you can, you go to Ukraine and bring her back with you.  This is what I am doing.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-05-16 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI looked at the guide but I don't see a list of fees

Save $500, or more, and do your own filing!  A lawyer has no more pull than you.  With the subject-matter experts and guides on this site, it is a breeze.  You forgot hotel costs and expenses while in Kiev during the medical and interview time.  In addition to the airfare, you should budget for extra baggage fees when they travel here.  Remember:  You want them to take as much as they can without shipping via ground.  It is cheaper to pay extra baggage charge than ground shipping.  Is your fiance going to do the medical followed the next day by the interview at the embassy, or will it be 2 trips to Kiev?  If she is in Crimea, then you will need to possible get visas to enter Ukraine if she adjusted citizenship to Russian.  depending on the age of her son, you might want to review what vaccinations will be required for AOS in the states.  Might be better to get them in Ukraine.


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-05-16 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI looked at the guide but I don't see a list of fees

The police certificate did not cost my fiance, or her daughter(16 years old and over need one, too) anything.  We translated the birth certificates not for the embassy, but for when they are here.  Official translation and notary.  I think it was around 300UAH for 3, herself and 2 daughters.  Not sure if they charge for a birth certificate in her city if she does not have one.

Also, get divorce papers and school records translated.  Not just for embassy, but mainly for USA.  I think the clinic, I might be mistaken, will translate vaccinnation records, but if they don't, then we will have those done prior to leaving for America.

 

The medical per the embassy website should be $215 per person.  However, not sure if this is what the clinic is charging.  When we made the appointment, the clinic quoted 2700UAH and the exchange rate was 10.50, but now it is higher, so the dollar cost went down.  We will know the exact amount on Monday when my fiancee goes to the appointment.

 

Your travel costs might be a little low for 2 people to Kiev.  Remember, the clinic they go to is only in Kiev so they either make 2 trips, or go the clinic on one day followed by the interview the next.  That is what we are doing.  If something happens at the medical, we can always cancel and reschedule the interview at the embassy.

 

Good luck!


Brian&LarissaMaleUkraine2014-05-15 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 and other stuff

Thank you J-Kay for the correction,

its been long time, I apologize to the member who ask the question, wasn't trying to give wrong information

that's what I like about this site members are available to help!...

Also I also directed you to the advance search, and information on this site that gives you a checklist to show you how to prepare

for send off.

 

My humblest apologies,

and again thank you Jay-Kay


Tina MarniaFemaleBangladesh2014-03-27 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 and other stuff

Yes, Yes, And Yes on all three.....I believe if nothing has changed since I filled back in 2010-2011 affidavit of support, copy of birth certificate, and copy of passport needs to be sent with the packet.

 

but to make sure do advance search on this site, and also I think here you can find a checklist for I-129F it will show you everything that's needed in packet.

 

Best wishes to your friend!

my kind regards.


Tina MarniaFemaleBangladesh2014-03-27 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 follow-to-join process for US embassy in manila,philippines???
we are also planning to bring my daughter soon before 1 yr expiry from the time i was issued k1 visa. visa was issued in oct so I believe she is valid till oct 2014.
lizziegNot TellingOman2014-03-28 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBack of Birth Certificate won't photocopy

I used a Canon color scanner/copier/printer (at home) and made a color copy of the front and back printed on the front and back of one sheet of paper.  I don't know if it was better to do it this way or to have two separate sheets (front and back) -- that's just how I did it.  It came out quite nice.  Perhaps a copy store can do this for you if your home scanner didn't pick up the details.


studioguitaristNot TellingMalaysia2014-02-25 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Form Question 14f/g?

So I did a search on this topic and I did not find a definitive answer.  Me and my fiancé from Guatemala are filing for the 2nd time? we filed last summer and although there were no problems, we stopped the process after NOA2 and decided to wait a bit longer.  Our NOA2 has long since expired and now we are ready and filing again... so on the form I-129F, we have to answer "yes" to question #14? "have you ever filed for this or any other alien fiancé(e) or husband/wife before".  I assume this is all the beneficiaries information? (A-number, name, etc.)  But I'm not sure what they want us to enter on question #14f/g? CITY or TOWN/STATE?  Is this my (the petitioner) town/state when I filed?  Her town or the lockbox we sent to or the service center (initially VSC transferred to TSC in our case)?

 

Any help would be appreciated!

 

Russ & Iris


TexasRussMaleGuatemala2014-04-11 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried fiance

Hello fellow VJ's. My fiancé is worried about when we applied for our K-1 V, her youngest son is under 21 years old. But by the time of their interview he will have turned 21. I think we will be OK because he was under the age limit when we started the process. So he should be able to accompany her when she comes.  She thinks not, & he wont be able to get a green card when he comes to the US. Any one else have any issues with this? Any help would be great thanks. Also is the new interview fee now is $350.00 at Manila embay?

 

She is right !

 

 

The son will age-out prior to the interview.

 

You could ask for an expedite with the IV Unit nowish, citing age-out issue of a K-2, and most likely they will rush it through (as they do that all the time for K-2 age-outs)


DarnellMaleChina2014-01-26 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 was approved but fiance may be assigned to work on a project out of US soon

I say map out your options based on calendar projections/forecasting.

Non-variables for you:

1.  visa expiration date - that is the last date you must enter the USA

2.  90 days to get married in USA

3.  cannot leave USA till AP or greencard in hand, so must file AOS soonish. AP/EAD usually granted 90 days after the big AOS set is filed.

 

 

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2014-01-31 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to get married on k1

So what do we have to do to get married once we have our visa in hand. What are the steps please help

 

Go to a courthouse in Burleson when they are open, 

 

and inquire !!


DarnellMaleChina2014-02-01 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Returns (which form to file?)

going by your timeline,

is this really an issue?

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2014-02-01 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraditional marriage as ongoing relationship (evidence)
Alas, you are 'too married' to receive a K-1 visa on interview day,
and 'not enough married' to file the I-130, chasing after a CR-1 visa.

Sorry.

Here's hoping someone will come along and suggest a fix for you.





DarnellMaleChina2013-12-15 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes it matter which Tax Return form I file?

None of that other stuff matters.

 

Use the form you like.

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2014-02-02 15:32:00