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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging the preferred US embassy

Thanks for the info... I knew there had to be a way, but I don't know what kind of information they want after I-129F approval. :)


almost impossible to 'get it done' at NVC - as
USUALLY an I-129F petition for a fiance' is only at NVC for about 7 days, and is really only 'touched' by a human for about 2 minutes.

push gave you a recommendation based on 'I-130' spousal petition, and that's not what you have.

It might be possible to 'catch it' at NVC, but you'll have to be pro-active, and know exactly when the NOA-2 date is (usually email notifications are the fastest) . When you have the NOA-2 date, it is possible to 'catch it' at NVC if you start calling every day.

Worst Case Scenario?
It goes to a Canadian post, and you request it to be 'rehomed' to Belguim at that Canadian post.

At this stage, you might want to call NVC, get a HUMAN™ and inquire for 'what to do'. Today.
DarnellMaleChina2010-02-23 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging the preferred US embassy
push - impossible for a K-1, sorry.
DarnellMaleChina2010-02-23 15:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce
one certified copy per each divorce.

It's my understanding, though - that a PHOTOCOPY of the certified copy can be sent in with I-129F,
but then the ORIGINAL certified copy must be show on interview day.
DarnellMaleChina2010-03-21 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129f in MS Word Format!!!
sorry - what's the source of this document?

you didn't say.

You should name the source of the document.

This wasn't stolen, by chance, was it?
DarnellMaleChina2010-03-25 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow can I know what's happening after NVC?
Do you have the new case number, from NVC? if not, call in, get a human, and get it.

Then call the DOS Hotline, get a human, and inquire about status, giving them the NVC casefile number.

IIRC, CJuar does NOT do a P-3 set - you have to download those forms , and bring them in for interview day.

Have a read?
http://www.visajourn...xico&cty=Juarez

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-03-28 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrug Possession Charge...
cocaine? arrested? no, sorry, not admissible into the USA on a visa.
Sorry.

whilst you have emailed yer government official, IMO, it wasn't the right government official.

Want another government official? Set up an infopass appointment with USCIS, put it to them, face to face, and then get the answer, face to face.

No, I'm not being snarky - you've picked up a wrong assumption, and have decided to run with it. It's just not gonna happen for ya, and since you feel you need to touch base with the government - IMO - you need to touch base with the RIGHT section of the government - the USCIS.

Job opportunities abound in South Africa. Pack yer stuff and go, again, IMO.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-03-28 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance hired a lawyer
if your fiance is comfortable with you driving this process, and IF he will listen to you without any pain or heat -

then I suggest you suggest to him to fire the lawyer.

SHOW yer fiance the VJ guides.

Edited by Darnell, 02 April 2010 - 02:57 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2010-04-02 02:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReplying for K1 for the second time
1. immediately.
2. harder? no. But - you will be reviewed a bit more at USCIS, as this is the 2nd K-1 that you've filed for the same person. It's not something to worry about, as it's the same person. If it were a different person within a 2 year window, ack - you'd be tagged .. But - that's not the case, as it's the same human as the first petition.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-04 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCustomer Service for USCIS
There is never a 'straight answer' for this question - is nothing black and white.

It's lots of grey area, depending on the name checks.

If there are no hold-ups with the many name checks that are going on,
then expect 1 to 2 weeks from USCIS to NVC.
Then another week at NVC
Then NVC to Embassy Travel - 1 to 3 weeks.

NameChecks can hold you up, always.
Have a read?

http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html

If you are certain that USCIS has approved your petition, then start calling NVC, get a Human™, and inquire for case status. Don't bother with the AVR - get a Human™ instead. Also ask 'is this petition on AP?' .

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-06 19:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNecessary to get SSN prior to wedding?
Hey - Welcome to VJ -

There are reviews of JFK POE in the POE review section.

Train yer eyes UP a bit - click on POE.
DarnellMaleChina2010-03-19 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWow, it's over and done
Hey that's great news !!!! I'm so happy for you two. When you get a moment, please update yer official VJ timeline, also maybe write up an Embassy Review and a POE review? Mondo Helpful for those coming up behind you, with petitions @ GUZ.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-08 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCriminal checks
don't sweat the NOA-1 notice at all, for now. How did you get a receipt number without receiving an I-797-C letter?

but - be advised that namechecks can occur on each and every stage in this process, on both of you.

Have a read? (ya, click the link)
http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-10 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the best K1 visa lawyer?
I'll suggest a coupla things, maybe (maybe...) help you to decide whether you need an attorney or not.

1. read the VJ guides. map the steps out on paper and pencil. See if anything doesn't make sense to you.
2. Read the USCIS web portal about the forms. Map out the steps on paper and pencil. See if anything doesn't make sense to you.
3. Practice filling out the forms, at least 5 times. See if anything still doesn't make sense to you.
4. Have any red flags? Practice writing up attestation letters about each red flag.

Now, after doing (with major emphasis on DOING ) all of the above, if you do NOT understand the forms and the process and potential red flags for your petition,

then I'd suggest getting a good lawyer.

As for 'personal suggestions' for an attorney specializing in K-1 petitions - I'm a fan of Marc Ellis. If you google 'Marc Ellis Immigration' you'll find his web page.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-10 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvolution of Relationship Letter
hey - when you have a moment - could you post the final version, the one that you actually used on interview day - here ?

Thanks in Advance !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-13 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvolution of Relationship Letter
I'd suggest this - less sap, more detail of dates/events - also - every date in the letter, change font to BOLD.
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My name is Phillip R. Bxxxxx and I am the US Citizen fiance of Feifei Fxxxx . I really wanted to be here today to support Feifei during her interview, but I have used up all my vacation time visiting her two times in Beijing in 2009 and taking off more time to host her and her dad on a 17 day trip the US just this past February 2010.

I met Feifei Fxxxx, online, on a casual chat site called omegle.com on May 29th, 2009. We exchanged contact info, and started chatting on Skype Video Chat .

After some time, I talked with her via telephone, for about 4 weeks. Then I made the big call to her father (via FeiFei interpreting) on the telephone, he gave me his initial approval of our relationship.

I also spoke with FeiFei's mom, on Skype Video Chat, and her mom gave me her initial approval of our relationship, as well, on (put date here).

I started planning my trip to China, and arived on August 10th, 2009. Feifei, her mom and dad met me at the airport. When I saw her smiling face at the arrivals gate I knew the long trip had been worth it. She called my name ?Phillip ? Phillip?? I?ll never forget that day. I dropped all my things and ran over to hug her. I never felt so much love from another human being as I did that day. We spent 14 wonderful days in Beijing together. I got to know her, her family and more about China. The warm feelings I felt for her and her family told me this was the girl I really wanted to spend the rest of my life with. The last weekend I was there (August 22nd, 2009) I took Feifei and her parents to The Great Wall. We climbed the wall, and once at the top I asked Feifei to marry me. She said yes! The next day her dad had an impromptu engagement party and about 20 or so of the family and closest friends where there. I returned to the US with a Fiancee and started the I-129F petition.

Feifei and I continued to talk by phone , in English, and video every day, in English. As each day passed I felt very sad she and I weren?t together. I decided I would return to China again in November 2009. I arrived in China again on October 31, 2009. Feifei was still going to school so Feifei?s mom and I spent a lot of time together. My Mandarin Chinese really got a boost from speaking it everyday with her Mom. Her mom and I also cemented our relationship which I need feel is very strong (even better than the one I have with my mom). On November 10th, 2009 we said our sad goodbyes at Beijing International and I again returned to the US.

We began planning our next meeting: this time it would be in the US on January 31, 2010. Feifei and her dad got their B2 tourist visas and arrived in the US as scheduled. My dad and I met them at the airport. When we saw each other we embraced so tight.

While in the US Feifei and her Dad met my family and friends. My mom, dad, and sister all loved Feifei and approved of our relationship. I showed her and her dad the sights and exposed them to American culture.

What I want is to be with Feifei permanently and all I ask is you grant her a K1 visa so we can start our life together and won?t have to part ever again, my heart can?t bare the distance!

Thank you!

Phillip R. Bxxxx

Edited by Darnell, 01 March 2010 - 04:36 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2010-03-01 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslator Requirements
most use the translator requirements from the DS-230 -

have a read?

http://travel.state..../info_3195.html

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-15 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich is best for person with tourist visa
Once she returns to her country (or even after they have marriage certificate in hand)

He can file the I-130 petition for a CR-1 visa.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-15 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing Yahoo Messenger for proof of ongoing relationship?
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Edited by Darnell, 14 April 2010 - 10:14 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2010-04-14 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstarted...nowwhat?

wow...there it ison the back of my check....THANK YOU!!


Yay ! Yer Welcome !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-16 00:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstarted...nowwhat?
ah - received notice that it was received there on 3/19 - you mean delivery confirmation from the carrier you used.

have a look at the back and front of yer check - there should be some extra numbers there.

ONE OF THEM might be the case number. MAYBE.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-15 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstarted...nowwhat?
The casenumber should be on the I-797-c letter that you received -
SHOULD START with WAC

Later, after approval, you'll need the GUZ casefile number - you can get that from NVC by calling in, getting a HUMAN, and asking.

As Old Dominion mentioned, you can sign up on the USCIS status portal with that WAC number, you'll see some status there. Not much status, but something. IMO, signing up is good, as you can also enable electronic notification of status updates.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-15 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible deployment -what now?
he has an 'immigration liason' contact for his branch of the military - sometimes an expedite can be granted - he'll have to contact that liason and go over some stuff to see if he qualifies.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-16 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Fraud??
Ya, the only real issue that might concern me is the length of stay in Norway.

If there was EVER any ONE stay in Norway for 6 months or MORE, then she'll need a police clearance certificate from Norway.
(The rest of yer concerns were covered by the prior posters)

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-16 00:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplane tickets/boarding pass
if to use for 'submit evidence that you have met' for the initial I-129F petition submittal -

ya - front and back.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-16 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust a doubt
It depends on what was listed in the I-129F for 'which embassy'.

What did the USC put on the form?
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-19 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy god im worriied!! please someone give me advice!
I think you'll be fine with the house as asset, also cash as asset, when you show the 2009 return.

This can be troublesome, though, as it's the TOTALITY of the affadavit, and supporting docs, that will make the difference when it's adjudicated at the embassy.

If you have some time today, review the instructions and math on the I-864 form, and workup your income/cash/assets computations using THAT math, as that's what the VO in Manila will do.

re: co-sponser on I-134 for Manila - ya, mostly, that's true - but it is AT THE DISCRETION of the VO - so if yer Mum can get something prepped, suggest yer lass have it in hand, just in case. The VO will not ask for it - but yer lass will have to wait for 'sorry, this affadavit of support is not adequate', then slap Mum's down on the counter, state 'here is co-sponser'.


Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-20 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved all waiting the nvc mailed to us
I-134 is seperate thing. I've no idea what this 70 bucks is for, that you reference, sorry.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-21 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved all waiting the nvc mailed to us
the foreign person handles the P3 and P4 (Not the US Citizen).

I THINK you can get a medical IF you have NOA-2 in hand, MAYBE - I'm not sure.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-19 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved all waiting the nvc mailed to us
The P3 and P4 stuff is handled by the foreign fiancee, with the exception of the I-134. The USC Person handles the I-134, gives it to the foreign fiancee, to be handed in on Interview Day.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-19 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved all waiting the nvc mailed to us
at some point, the casefile will show up at NVC, and be there, briefly.

You've some forms and documents to handle as well, for the P3 and P4 sets, along with a medical exam.

There's an embassy section here on VJ - suggest you find yours, and read about the documents and processes.

Suggest yer USC person call IN to NVC, get a human, and find out the new NVC/Manila casefile number.

Good Luck !

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if he is your husband, and this is a K-1 visa, you've got other problems.

If he is your husband, and he filed an I-130 petition for a CR-1 visa, then has has further stuff to do at NVC.

which is it? husband or fiance? I-129F or I-130 ?
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-12 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresScam Translation Agency
you can also file a complaint or two -
one for BBB local and another for BBB Online. Won't help you today, but helps those later.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-22 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 and photo proof
Hard to say. You just joined today, have you searched around, studied any other posts/topics/threads/forums?

Edited by Darnell, 22 April 2010 - 02:59 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2010-04-22 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the fastest way to bring a cute girl I met to US?
What is the fastest way to bring a cute girl I met to US? is she from a Visa Waiver Program Country? If so, she can arrive in USA within a month.

Also because of traditional reasons, I'm not even sure if taking pics together before a formal engagement or marriage is considered okay there.

Great time to meet the father, ask his permission to take photos together, then go take photos together.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-23 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa and ESOL classes
It's absolutely OK !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-26 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help
Follow Kathryn41's advice. She's covered it all, for getting back to the PI.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-26 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting marry within 90 days
sqeclipse -

if timing is an issue, then go to the local courthouse and get married by a judge - that IS the fastest way to do it.

Plan a wedding celebration for later, you betcha !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-26 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyer said to get married in 60 days not 90???
Yer lawyer is not informed, on this one.

Suggest you ask for partial refund, say 300 bucks, because of this 'wrong answer'.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-27 23:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't find divorce decrees
county deed recorders office

I think he's confused.

Go see the county clerk, in person, inquire how to purchase.
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-27 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Approved, Now what?
Just wanted to say - if yer lass has received P3 documents set from GUZ already -

wow - that was superfast !
DarnellMaleChina2010-04-30 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Approved, Now what?
At this time can we complete and send back the DS-230 and the OF-169 with EMS Label before my fiancée receives packet 3? - no, unless there is a timetick for 'P3 sent' at GUZ IV unit.

You need to know the date for the time tick 'P3 sent' at Guangzhou IV Unit.
DOS Hotline knows this date, if the casefile has made it to that timetick.
Suggest you keep calling DOS Hotline, get a Human™ and inquire for case status, every coupla days.

Please re-read the GUZ P3 shortcut at http://www.visajourn...GUZ_P3_Shortcut


Also - there is 'timing issue' on this casefile, as well. Suggest you call NVC back, get a human™, and inquire as to HOW, exactly, the casefile was sent out to GUZ IV UNIT. You want to know if 1--SafeFile Solely or 2--SafeFile AND DHL. If SafeFile and DHL, expect a wait anywhere from 1 to 6 months, prior to GUZ IV unit receiving the casefile. If SafeFile Solely, expect a wait from 3 days to 6 weeks, and keep checking DOS for 'P3 sent' status.

This 'P3 sent' status, from DOS HOTLINE, is ONLY the date that GUZ records the P3 packet to be sent out - it is never the actual date that 1--it left the GUZ IV mailroom or 2--the date yer lass received the P3 postal mail packet. Once it's recorded as 'P3 sent' - it's another 2 to 10 days before it actually leaves GUZ IV mailroom, and another 2 to 12 days before it arrives at yer lass's address.

Yer approval date was only on the 29th of March - and it takes a long time for a casefile to get opened at GUZ IV unit once it's left NVC, if DHL is involved.

Good Luck !

Edited by Darnell, 20 April 2010 - 11:32 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2010-04-20 11:26:00