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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Documents : lease contracts, employment certification statting salary, car payment bills are to be inluded??

beneficiary's stuff? no, unless it shows both names .  if it does, then it's used as proof of meeting within the 2 years span.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-14 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 GOLDEN TIPS - PART2
It's better to ask about something before you do it yourself even the easiest questions can make an issue in the future , now it has delayed the process but it's all good. One mistake equals one learned lesson   ; 
 

There's also a community of readers, here, who make the time to read the 3 thingies in the Guides section about the K-1 visa, and study the general instructions for how to assemble the packet, in the Guides Section.

 

I invite you to be a reader, and read in the Guides section, soonish.
 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-15 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 GOLDEN TIPS - PART2

right.  you should have done that, instead.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-15 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of relationship was returned... general questions.

I say cause you sent electronic media they sent everything back.

 

Sorry.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-15 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 GOLDEN TIPS

I suggest you study, from a PC, the Guides section.  There are 3 specific K-1 things, plus a general packet assembly guide.

 

On a handphone or feckless pad? Turn it off, come back on a PC.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-14 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 GOLDEN TIPS

Ok here are tips I gethered after gone back and forth on almost all forums and websites dealing with K1 visa. I may have missed something so if you don't mind, share with us your tips and let's make the list even bigger.

Have you studied the K-1 stuff here, in the Guides section, from a PC?  I ask, cause it's very dense on the info.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-14 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about Past Visa Violation

which country will she interview in, and which country does she hold a passport (from) ? 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-17 03:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice about Past Visa Violation

it's possible the petition will be approved.

it's also possible the visa application will be denied on interview day.


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-15 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to pay for I-129F while living abroad?

eh - they want funds drawn on a usa bank. 

 

so - best to have a buddy help out - give the buddy funds, have buddy make a money order in the usa .. 

 

many times - the entire i-129F is sent to the buddy first, the buddy gets the money order and puts it in the packet, then resends on to the lockbox address. 

 

 


Edited by Darnell, 21 June 2013 - 09:03 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2013-06-21 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresheartbroken :'(

so, you gots a sheet a paper. 

 

please read it, let us know what it says about 'duration' on returning stuff to the IV Unit. 

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-17 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresheartbroken :'(

they gave your fiance a timeframe in which to get this new stuff submitted - 

what was the timeframe? 

 

I've read of other IV Units giving up to a year, to get a new I-134 in. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-17 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance' needs to change jobs and residence...

beneficiary address in the PI not matter until interview day. 

 

if'n yer the petitioner - you should let USCIS know what's what. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-21 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAwesome way to Export Text Message History for Interview, etc.

I'm a liking the text files. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-22 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to Cancel a K1 visa application?

is interesting, there's another case in Manila on AP after interview for this exact same problem. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-17 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling from abroad during process-Auto expedite

I've never heard of such a thing, for a K-1. or I-129F. 

 

An I-130, chasing a spousal visa, I've heard of that, the auto-expedite queue.  It doesn't exist anymore, as such, but sometimes folk get lucky and the casefile stays at MSC with a 2 to 3 month turn-around. 

 

 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-17 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment and Income verification.

bear in  mind, about the I-134: 

 

1.  it's period of coverage is only during the I-94 validity (90 days) and

2.  it's not legally binding. 

 

The I-864, otoh, is legally binding, and you are NOT filing that , yer filing the I-134. 

 

So, these 'possible responsibilities' you speak of, IMO, are miniscule.  Bear that in mind as you are talking to possible co-sponsers, joint-sponsers, this weekend. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-26 09:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment and Income verification.

the letter you first described should be sufficient with the last 3 paystubs, for current annual income. 

 

IMO, though, you'll get dinged for prior years income, and should seek a co-sponser or joint-sponser. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-25 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment and Income verification.

guangzhou wants to see: 

--prior years income from tax returns and

--current annual income (computed, real, projection or something else) 

 

so bear that in mind as your compiling yer I-134 stuff. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-25 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam not yet complete - Interview with Embassy on Monday - HELP

Captain_America - What news? 


DarnellMaleChina2013-06-13 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam not yet complete - Interview with Embassy on Monday - HELP

maybe.  depends .. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-06-02 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam not yet complete - Interview with Embassy on Monday - HELP

1.  go to the interview without completing the medical exam and 

2.  expect to get a 221g about the medical exam and 

3.  ask for a pass to return to the embassy for tuesday and wednesday (both days, just in case) and

4.  go back to the medical place after the interview is finished and 

5.  finish up with the medical and 

6.  hand carry the medical stuff into the IV unit, using the pass obtained back on step 3. 

 

That's about all I can think of, for now.  


DarnellMaleChina2013-06-02 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 and 214b

you applied for a tourist visa , getting a 214b in return? yes? no ? 

 

do you hold a passport from the UK ? 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-28 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow can i change the consulate NVC assign 4us in NVC stage

That's very strange - you should call every two hours and ask to be transferred to a supervisor. 

 

Some times during the day, the supervisors are busy and are not available for transfer. 

 

Keep at it, be persistent, there will be ONE time where you can get transferred, and that's the call/time that matters for you.   

 

Seriously, keep at it.  

 

When I call in and ask for supervisor, sometimes I can't get one - either all are busy, or none are available.  I call back a few hours later.  

 

Go Get Em, and Good Luck ! 


DarnellMaleChina2013-05-07 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow can i change the consulate NVC assign 4us in NVC stage

Sure, it can be changed at NVC - but you really should be using a telephone, talking with a supervisor at NVC about it firstly before emailing Supervisor Sue. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-05-05 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE question

For an I-129F headed to Guangzhou? I say, absolutely ! 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-30 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill my recent deportation from China prevent me from bringing my Chinese fiance to the US?

Robert -- IMO, your arrest and deportation won't have an effect on your I-129F petition, 

if 

you disclose all . 

 

However, I strongly suggest you engage with Marc Ellis for up to 2 hours, and get his advice.  Google 'Marc Ellis Immigration' for his website and contact info. 


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-30 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny way to speed up the K1 visa process before fiancé has to go back to Iran?

At this stage, you want her to remain in Germany,

so,

 

move heaven and earth to make certain she is 'accepted back', whatever the heck that means.

 

If she's 'accepted back', how much longer will she remain in Germany ?


DarnellMaleChina2013-07-27 04:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support for k-1 visa. Contradictory information found on the web

Thanks so much!

 

Just wanted to say you keep saying your boyfriend and you do realize your letters of intent from both of you to marry within 90 days of his arrival is required. just wanted to state that.

 

Most are calling each other fiance/fiancee' by now.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-06-22 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCommon law marriage requires divorce?

Hello again, thank you all for the advice so far. I did speak with an immigration lawyer here & I'll have to file a subpoena to end the common law relationship, so different from a divorce & in that case I can't do it myself. It will take at least 90 days. My next question is in regards to sponsoring & income. I was told I need to show $24,000 annually. For those who have had to use co-sponsors could this be a friend who lives out of state from you or do they have to live in the same state? Thank you in advance. smile.png

 

Co-sponsor can be anyone who is a US citizen or  LPR living in the US. They don't have to be a family member.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-03 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof Of support

Thanks Apple21 for the response. I appreciate it.

 

Tell her to read up on the I-134 form and look at the I-864P to make sure you meet the poverty guidelines. You should be good to go.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-05-11 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkipped Nvc?

I just off the phone with CSC where the file originated,  by the way they are telling it is......I called asked if they knew where my case was and what NVC had told me... the guy on the other end who was a tier 2 from CSC said I should call the embassy in Nigeria ...He said generally all files are sent to NVC but since it is not stated like that in NOA2 that maybe the immigration is starting something new and sending them directly.....He was unsure of everything and told me he couldnt tell if my file was sent or not anywhere. ...So I will call the Embassy tomorrow  to see what there answer is to late in the day to do it now.....Thank you all for your input it really has been a help

 

One you do not call Lagos you have to email. second you are wasting time. You will have to have a case# to even dialogue with Lagos. If you were to email them they will say can't do anything without a case #.

 

It matters not what a USCIS person says all k1 letters say your petition goes to the consulate. Thats because normally the stop over at NVC to get logged in and a case number is so short its no matter.

 

Continue to call NVC to get your case# once you get it than you can email the Embassy and they will send you instructions.

 

This is how u will pay your Visa fee and schedule your own interview. Don't waste time arguing a point thats moot. You don't skip NVC,


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-01 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan a stepparent be a co-sponsor?

I know I will be reading some replies about the Manila Embassy is not accepting co-sponsorship.. but I've read so much and I have verified that they do not disallow it. 

 

Well, we really haven't gotten our NOA2 yet, but I am curious to know if my stepfather could be a co-sponsor, because I need one. Last year, I only made $9,500. My mom makes just the right amount for the 125% Poverty Guideline, how ever she is a couple of hundred dollars under, but my stepfather makes more than. So would it mother if it's my mom or stepdad that co-sponsor's us? 

 

Thanks!!!

 

Just know your embassy is very picky on the K1 co-sponsor thing. But at least its a relative so should be okay.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-08 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa process for nigerians

Hi VJ families, my fiancee already filed petition two months ago before we found this awesome forum. Pls people we need all necessary information as we wait for approval nd to prepare ahead of the interview, your advice or detailed information on k1 visa process for nigerians will be appreciated. Thanks as we look forward hearing from you all!

 

Well the most important thing is what did you include in your petition package (as in evidence)?

 

For Nigeria whether a I-130 (spouse petition) or I-129F (fiancee petition) you will hear  the words front-load. Meaning putting all your best and most important evidence in your package and not waiting until interview. Because too many times the CO will never ask for it and you are stuck with evidence in hand when they could have seen it ahead of time.

 

So list what you sent in.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-06-22 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is too much?

Hello!

 

I was trying to gather information for "proof of ongoing relationship." After reading this forum I see that a lot of people print out things from skype, fb, and viber for proof of ongoing relationship. However it seems like too much to me! Me and my fiance talk everyday, all the time! And not just on skype. We go back and forth from viber, fb, and skype! Also, I use my ipod touch to skype with him, and the screen is too tiny for screen shots and it takes WAY WAY longer to scroll up to previous conversations then on the computer....my mom and his family sees us skype everyday. I don't know if a personal statement from them would help?!?!

 

Any advice on how to provide "easier" and/or a less condenced form of "proof of ongoing relationship"??

 

Also,

I am going to visit him for a month in September and will be providing a copy of my flight itinerary, is this proof as well?

 

 

Thanks!!!

Jess

 

 

 

 

How much is all dependent on your embassy. Some of us going through tough embassies so you see we provide everything and the kitchen sink.

 

Best thing to do is look at your countries forum read the interview reviews ask around your forum ad see what others are doing.

 

But a log of communications is not bad for anyone. No not every thing but a few pages showing  this and that and all the other evidence we use.

 

Since you don't have your countries flag up i don't know but Africa, the MENA's Pakistan , Asian countries all are High fraud and tough embassies and lost of good evidence is needed.

 

What may be too much for UK or Canada is just right for a MENA or Nigeria. It;s very common for these embassies to get 10 to 30 lbs of evidence from one couple.
 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-09 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFrontloading Your I-129F/K-1 Petition. Opinions/experiences?

I didn't frontload the petition and when I last spoke with a tier 2 officer, I asked her about it and she said it isn't necessary.  If you have quality basic information that they ask for you should be good.

 

I was just going to respond when Harpa just said it so well. Please don't confuse Front-loading with USCIS. Because true to them it isn't necessary. They don't read your text and IM's and emails to see if there is a bona fide relationship. But Oh that CO at embassy will read line by line maybe checkout your email, facebook, google you. So front-loading quality evidence is very key.

 

And as Ebunoluwa so very well stated (listen to her she knows about this very well) it is very embassy specific. You will read time and time again folks who basically had nothing but we meet 2 years ago and get approved at interview. Than you have others who sent in 5 years worth and 21 lbs of evidence with 5 visits and get denied.

 

So as someone stated study your counties forums read those interview reviews back and forth. When you walk into that embassy it should feel like you been there and know every CO if not by name by how they look.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-17 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresheartbroken :'(

Yes they gave him a blue paper!

I went to the interview with him and even though i asked why that decition was taken the officer did not explained on detail. He only said i needed to get me another sponsor with more money. Maybe is because she hasnt been working there for too long. I also pointed out i wont be paying any rent as i would live with my mom and that my friend and sponsor makes 30K a year, they never asked for child support papers showing i indeed get 500 a month.

This embassy hardly denies people from what i heard, and they do accept co sponsors.

 

Does any body knows how long do i have to find another sponsor?

Thanks!

 

Okay I will say this again. I see this mentioned too many times. Most CO's truly really look at current salary and your last years wages to render a decision. I have seen 4  from varies embassies get denied. Don't know if your embassy is that picky. I think many just assume if they make alot now that past don't matter. but they want to make sure things don't happen.

I know someone just last week last year was $200 under guideline and current they will make just over guideline and were told get a co-sponsor. 

 

also you mentioned she wasn't at job long so was last year under the guideline?

 

Now household size is your co-sponsor household plus your husband. So are you at that level?
 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-17 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresheartbroken :'(

We went to the embassy filled with hope, got all our paperwork in order and very well organized. Passed the first interview and got denied on the second one. The reason?? I need a new I-134 a bigger earning one, my co-sponsor friend, has no dependents and earns 30,000 a year working with ESPN. Granted, when i first submited the paperwork i was working, but since i had to move i was not going to be able to keep my employment, so i firgured with 6000$ child support and paying no rent plus this co-sponsor, it should be enough...right? Well, i guess i was wrong, and now all my dreams and hopes go down the drain, we have invested so much money and energy in this and now all i have is emptyness sad.png

 

I have my daughter in Miami, currently staying with her dad until i was ready with this process, she was hoping we would come back together ( my fiance and i) she was even planning a welcome surprise for us, words cannot express how sad i am. I dont even know where to begin from now, my fiance wants me to go back to my daughter and even though he hasnt tell me this exactly i can see on his eyes, he is ready to throw in the towel, he told me he cant no more, this has been very tiring and difficult for us, me away from my daughter and him hoping that we would finally be together, we kind of put all our eggs in one basket and now we have nothing.

 

They advise us to get a new I134, the problem is i have no one who can do this for me, or at least someone who can make more than my friend, and even if i did, i am not completly sure my fiance would go through this once more.

What can i do???

 

There's only 3 in your household? And the $30,000 wasn't enough? What did his 2012 income come to? That seems weird.

 

And you weren't denied you were given a 221g, correct? So you have time to try and find someone else.

 

I know many Embassies don't just consider current income they look at last year and render a decision.

 


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-17 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenial vs approval

Does anyone know if a Denial happens faster then an Approval?  Hate to wait 5 months for a denial!!  I have good thoughts though but being a planner I am always thinking of plan B.

 

Has nothing to do with time. The approval or denial come when they adjudicate your case. So until than nothing is happening to your case. That's why you see people after 6 , 7 months they get RFE or whatever because that's when the case got reviewed.

 

Its all a awaiting game. But why would you even be thinking denial? Didn't you submit all that was required? a Clear criminal background, free to marry?

 

You need to be planning for the next stage and all the documents and forms at interview stage.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-19 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling from abroad during process-Auto expedite

NOt that I know of   Have you found someone new so quickly 

 

LOL. No not even. (have a bunch of friends throwing their friends at me) so not ready yet. hehe

 

Just asking for a friend and didn't see it happening but wanted to make sure. Was tellin them with DOMA and DACA now really gearing up petitions will take even longer at service centers.

 

Thanks for the fast response.


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-17 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling from abroad during process-Auto expedite

So does Filing from abroad during process-Auto expedite still work for a K1? Do they still recognize that?


dwheels76FemaleNigeria2013-07-16 23:58:00