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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do i pay the $350 visa fee
re: browser.

get on a PC running windows with IE 8.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-05 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if Transfer During K1?
For a K-1 visa..
nothing matters until interview day.
then - you'll have to prove up US Domicile or intent to re-establish US Domicile
and
show income . and that's it. No one cares where you are, outside of the USA - what matters is US Domicile and income.

I assume you are the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

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getting married query
if you have 6 months or more presence in that country, and she's with you - you can file a DCF'd I-130 IF the US Embassy/Consulate IV unit handles that intake - otherwise prep for filing the I-130 immediately after marriage to the Chicago Lockbox.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-05 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost in the sauce
one thing to check, always.. for casefile status at the Embassy?

Call the DoS Hotline - they have casefile status, albeit 24 hours old - DoS Hotline and the Embassy IV unit share the same computer systems, a DoS Hotline Human™ can see MOST of what's 'there' on the casefile status.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-06 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy interview
are you sure you have the latest G-325A form?

Download another one at USCIS web portal, soonish, aye?
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-06 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa denied
it's really easier (and more expensive, alas) for your family to go to KL to visit with her.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-08 00:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresurgent!!! please help us!!!

Ours is worse, we just sent the application forms and a check and NOTHING ELSE!!!


Expect a flat denial.

When he's ready, have him file a COMPLETE package, following the instructions.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-08 23:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAP taken too long
no.no.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-08 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoverseas when forms/checklist arrive?
click the flag under yer name, when logged in from a PC.
Then, click on the 'Sydney Consulate Information' link.

Then click on the Embassy Link, from There.

Edited by Darnell, 06 January 2012 - 07:38 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-06 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoverseas when forms/checklist arrive?
don't forget - you can download the forms and checklist - no need to wait on it to arrive via post, after noa-2.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-05 03:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to start my son's K2 visa?
the list is correct.

the visa fee is paid at a CITIC bank in guangzhou - then the receipt is brought in to GUZ IV unit.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-10 00:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to start my son's K2 visa?
eh - K2 FTJ cases are really strange in Guangzhou - you've made it doubly strange since you've got a MTL casefile #.

BUT - in essense - what ya do (really)
is

[now this is different from what I've told you so far, aye?]

Send in the Packet 3 documents on the child to GUZ IV.
Once they have it - they will get yer casefile out of SAFEFILE system, and then assign your son an interview date.

Study this a bit, as you need some forms:
GUZ IV forms http://guangzhou.use...and_packets.htm

When you send in the packet 3 checklist and DS-230 Part I - make sure you include a cover letter, written in English, reminding them to transfer your casefile, and include a copy of your NOA-2 and MTL casefile #.

Don't wait any longer to call NVC - GUZ IV won't begin doing anything without the packet 3 returned by your son.

Good Luck !

Edited by Darnell, 08 January 2012 - 11:48 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-08 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to start my son's K2 visa?
sorry, email is the way.

however.
most email replies are by PRC local employees, not USCitizens - they probably are much confused.

When you email in again -
ASK FOR Consular Review of your email, by a Visa Officer.

ALSO - NVC can also request a casefile transfer - in essence, this is what you need -
talk to a Supervisor at NVC, ask them to initiate a SAFEFILE COPY REQUEST on yer casefile,
FROM MTL to GUZ IV.

Edited by Darnell, 08 January 2012 - 11:08 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-08 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen Will She Get a US Passport?
wife? about 4 years.

maybe 5.

depends on how fast she gets the first green card.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-10 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMISSPELLED LAST NAME ON MARRIAGE LICENSE

Thanks. Our marriage contract will be out in about two weeks, do we need to wait for it or better go there now to be corrected?


Go Now.
or rather, Wednesday Morning, 8:30 AM.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-10 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa dates longer then 90 daysI

UMM inquiring minds want to know, how to play the game for GC?


Why? You know of the playbook, as well as anyone else ...

Edited by Darnell, 31 December 2011 - 02:59 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2011-12-31 02:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIts been 1month and 2weeks passed but the Nvc didn't get our papers:(

We emailed the local Congressman today. Hope he gets back to us soon! Don't really know how to approach him about what we want him to do.

How does that work anyway!? Does he write to them? Call them?


1. you have to fill out a release form, sign it, get it back to that office
2. at some point, an Immigration Liason Staffer from the Congressmans's office will touch base with the USCitizen Petitioner, get all info/particulars, then
3. the ILS Human™ will talk with a USCIS human™ and figure out what's what. then
4. the USCitizen Spouse will get a detailed record of what transpired between the ILS Human™ and the USCIS™ Human.

Expect a 2 week turn-around, from start to finish. Expect never to speak with the Congressman - only the Immigration Liason Staffer. One bit of ruler, though - ask of the ILS Human™ - how long have they been handling Immigration issues? If less than 6 months, is good chance they NOT have the connections inside of USCIS that are useful.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-12 01:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIts been 1month and 2weeks passed but the Nvc didn't get our papers:(

Just got told by USCIS that no files ever get sent to the NVC, just a number..... what!?! :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:



I pray you wrote down the badge #, as that info is dead wrong .
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-12 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresintent to marry
address it to 'Unca Darnell'
as
I'd like to see it first..
---

But seriously.. The address that yer using for shipment? Use That.. and can then use, on any salutation:

Dear USCIS/DoS/IV Officer,
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-11 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum Yearly Salary Question
1. correct - must be W-2 income, usually. Can show assets, use the asset definitions in the I-864.
2. sure, can run the math on the parents, see if they qualify.
2.a. the I-134 is a non-binding agreement, unlike the I-864. So , your parents will NOT be on the hook after the 90 day window past the POE date.

Edited by Darnell, 13 January 2012 - 11:01 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-13 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support and Student Aid
absolutely eligible for loans AFTER green card in hand.
unsure about the pell grant, alas.

however, filing a FAFSA, correctly identifying yer status - the FAFSA portal and the financial aid officer at yer school/uni will set it all straight.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-13 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase Number from NVC
http://www.visajourn...he-nvc-and-dos/

read that, aye?

further down, I've posted what you can get, and from whom.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-13 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview date
Only for tourist visas.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-13 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProvisional Letter

there are other tricks and timesavers for the PI.

have you found them, yet? or no ?


Can be found in the PI forum. Have you seen the PI forum?

Once a NVC casefile # is issued [usually will start with MNL for you]
then there's some 'go fast' stuff that can be done.

Let me know if you can't find the PI forum or the topics discussing 'go fast'.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProvisional Letter
[alas, exactly what I wrote]
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProvisional Letter
there are other tricks and timesavers for the PI.

have you found them, yet? or no ?
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProvisional Letter

Approved I-129F petitions used to be sent directly from USCIS to the consulate. It was usually possible, at that point, to request that the consulate open a provisional file, since Department of State didn't otherwise have any record of the case yet. A policy change in March, 2003, resulted in all approved I-129F petitions transiting through the National Visa Center for centralized intake into the Department of State system. At that point, most consulates stopped allowing for provisional files.

There are still a substantial number of internet sites that recommend sending a letter to request the consulate to open a provisional file. That advice is old. Most consulates won't do it anymore.



Yup, I had that done, ages past on a K-1. It was cool, and worked well.

Today? Not possible to get [but Hey - It's The Phils™, where anything is possible]
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Income Question
[whoops]

OK - I looked this up. Wow - such a tax liability reversal.

You are supposed to show the tax credit on your tax forms, so that's a plus. At least the monies are shown on the IRS forms in the proper places.

As for 'income', I suggest you supply a letter of attestation, covering the tax code that provides for this 'non-taxable' income - a simple paragraph with the numbered reference , ie -

Pursuant to IRS Code 93-223-AZ-b, I am not liable for income tax on monies received from Company A whilst I provide therapuetic foster care.


[that's an example, tweak it to fit]
and then

make sure it's there along with the Affadavit of Support for your beneficiary to present to any Visa Officer during the interview.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Income Question
that's a special 'non-taxable' type of job in the USA?

Usually, if you have a contract with an agency, irrespective of the job type, that agency will issue you a 1099 in January.

There is a difference between 'non-taxable income' and 'payments received without with holding and medicare tax taken out'.

You might want to revisit this, a bit, be certain . You may find that the agency was supposed to issue you a 1099, and didn't, and now yer on the hook for all of the taxes.

IMO, paying for an hour's consult with a cpa specializing in tax matters (and there are many) will clear up much confusion. If you've already done this, and are truly in a non-taxable 'slot', well, hey - yer done.

Edited by Darnell, 15 January 2012 - 12:50 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLinChe NVC ShortCut
these are different, but yer sorta right about documents yer lass needs.

wei - I remember you - you still searching for the PI Tricks and Shortcuts, la.

Keep at it !

The document collection is different, spouse vs fiance.

Edited by Darnell, 15 January 2012 - 11:08 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLinChe NVC ShortCut
alas, no, not at all.

Ling Che is for Immigrant Visa Document intake at NVC -
and NVC does NO DOCUMENT INTAKE on the I-129F, at all.

so, if'n you draw a Venn Diagram, soonish -

you should be able to see that there's no intersections on document intake process.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2, over aged?
no, I mean specifically on the:
1. filing the I-129F to USCIS and
2. processing at a US Embassy, IV unit.

Not AOS, at all.

The OP, alas, is still at USCIS - and it IS possible to request the expedite NOW, but it's actually more hoops to jump through then on I-129F submittal or IV unit processing.

Based on the birthday, though - I sense it won't go fast enough to meet the 21st birthday -
which, alas - means boots on the ground by the 21st birthday. There's a chance, albeit slight. The OP has to get a Tier 2 Rep on Tuesday, when USCIS is open again, and start that expedite process.

There has been some wiggle room on the birthday date, if the 21st birthday was AFTER the visa interview but before arrival in USA, but it's been rare and rarely reported here.

Edited by Darnell, 15 January 2012 - 08:28 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2, over aged?
The OP can request an expedite either with USCIS or the US Consulate IV unit,
citing 'Potential K-2 age out'
and many times, the expedite is granted.

At least these last 2 years.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-15 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on SAVE-ASVI (Social Security)
using telephone? no.

here's some backgrounder on SAVE system - http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD

but

best to go in person with the SS-5 application form,
then go through the application process,
paying particular attention to
ASKING THE CLERK TO LOOK YOU UP IN THE SAVE DATABASE system using A# or Name.

If they can't find you, come back in a few days or a week.

At some point, SAVE database will have your record of eligibility. Keep at it !!!

Who knows? you might make a new friend at the SSA office, as well.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresprepare to file K-1 Fiance Visa
Mr. Tran - please do google search on I-864P. Soonish. The guidelines listed there are the same as what's used with the I-134, the affadavit of support utilized for a K-1 visa on interview day in HoChiMihn City.

However, if you are just filing the I-129F todayish-
please note you not need any financials on submittal.

I'm thinking, though - you might need an English reader, to help you with the forms and form instructions, todayish - SOMEONE THAT YOU TRUST.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Visa Where can we get married?

After we receive the K1 visa, do we have to get married in the US?


Absolutely !!

Come to my house this Saturday afternoon, I'm having some training sessions for the Justices of the Peace-ess-ess.. They can squeeze you in, no problem !! Try to be here at 4, when the afternoon break starts.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help...approved at interview but????
let us know what happened, later, aye? Being there in person beats the donkey poo out of waiting for a piece of postal mail.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI2US.net
Yup. Smack Dab in the Holy Underbritches Zone, as well .
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI2US.net
Once the underbritches start dropping, it's all over.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI2US.net
or you can simply utilise the 'advanced search' feature here.

When logged in with a PC running winders.
DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI2US.net
sorry - i see nothing below the question mark -
so I have to assume it's either a graphic, a movie, or {gasp} yer sig file area.

I turn viewability on all that stuff, OFF, after being swamped and bogged down in China by the Empress of Groovy and her massive sig file with removeable underbritches.

Edited by Darnell, 17 January 2012 - 07:14 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2012-01-17 19:13:00