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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPink in Guangzhou on September 22 but still no visa
Sorry to hear this. Did you ask about the prior 3 status type changes??? FWIW, 'namecheck not finished' can be a plausible reason for the hold up.

YOU KNOWING the date/time stamps, is useful as well.

Edited by Darnell, 20 October 2009 - 09:14 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2009-10-20 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPink in Guangzhou on September 22 but still no visa
Actually, the DOS Call Center will know all about her case.

So, give DOS a call, ask about the case - but... ask for:

1. current status, with date/time stamp
2. last 3 status change items, with date/time stamp.

IT MAY BE that she's in either 'Additional Processing' or 'Administrative Review' ... But you won't know UNTIL you talk with the DOS Call Center.

Also - she filled out an EMS label on interview day - did she write down the EMS tracking number? If so - she can track the shipment at
http://www.ems.com.c...ode=gotoSearchE

Good Luck !!

PS - Yo Ric - can you fill out yer timeline here at VJ ? Helps out a lot !!

Edited by Darnell, 20 October 2009 - 11:52 AM.

DarnellMaleChina2009-10-20 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic Submission of I-129F Package?
Is slight possibility, for K-1 petitions going off to Guangzhou, China, that they MIGHT SOLELY get transmitted from NVC to GUZ via SAFEFILE.

For other consulates, other IV units - I've no idea.

IMO, your attorney was just giving opinion - there's no wide-spread use of 'electronic filing' for K-1 petitions.

Some consulates are replacing a paper DS-156/DS-157 with the OF-160, but it's a pilot program, and usage varies by Embassy.

Unless something was announced today, NO - there is no 'original submittal' of a K-1 petition, electronically.
Good Luck !

Edited by Darnell, 26 October 2009 - 03:01 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2009-10-26 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressubmitting 129F package
beneficiary's account of how your relationship developed,

This is called an evolution of relationship letter, and it's ALWAYS done by the PETITIONER (USC, usually YOU ) . It will be looked at , with scrutiny, by a VO on Interview Day (if supplied on Interview Day ) or doing the casefile review process at GUZ, prior to interview day, IFF you supplied it with the petition submittal.

If you don't include it with initial petition submittal , at least have it ready for interview day.

Some folk go into the GUZ Consulate Office for ACS, have the EOR letter NOTARIZED in GUZ. Many times the ConOff doing the notary work will be the IO on the interview day.

Beneficiary's birth certificate - as I recall - a COPY is sufficient. She'll need to supply you with a Chinese/English Notarial Translation of the b/c - usually called a WHITE BOOK. At this stage, petition submittal, a COPY is fine. The original will be gathered up on Interview Day by a Document Screener.

record of phone conversations - eh - not the transcribed to text versions - but CALL DETAIL RECORDS from your phone service provider. These are optional, and are used to prove that you've remained in contact with her. Other things work, also - chat logs, chat history logs, emails, postal mails.


Ask her if she's reading through the 001 forum. If that's the case, don't sweat it - about 80 percent of the info there is 2nd hand, 3rd party, rumour, mixed with innuendo... The other 20 percent is usually 'direct experience' and 'cold hard facts'.

GOOD LUCK !
DarnellMaleChina2009-10-29 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEXT STEP WAY TO CONFUSED RIGHT NOW!!!
Nope - I didn't miss it, Mystic Heart - My post was about rcems543's post, not yours. Your caveat was clear. His/Hers , whilst GREAT for the CR-1, was obviously not about the OP's petition type, impossible to address the question in a usable fashion. Happy Thursday !
DarnellMaleChina2009-10-28 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEXT STEP WAY TO CONFUSED RIGHT NOW!!!
Those fees are incurred during NVC processing for an I-130 petition. Disregard - it's NOT the same petition type as yours.

Seriously.

Disregard.

For now - set up a calling pattern into the DOS call center - get a human, give them yer new case number (that you got from NVC call center ) and ask about status.

Once the status changes to 'case file opened' - then expect a P3 packet to be sent out to the beneficiary .

GOOD LUCK !
DarnellMaleChina2009-10-28 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a cosponsor
ya, suggest you get a co-sponser.

but - remember - when/if she gets here, you're prolly gonna need to get a co-sponser again when ya file the AOS package...

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-10-30 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, Qualification for Affidavid of Support
1. have yer lass DELAY returning the packet 3 to the Embassy AFTER she receives it FROM the embassy, from 2 to 3 months from the date that she RECEIVES it. This buys you some time, and you need this time to finish up the fall semester, and get a 30K job.
2. na - get the big job after fall term ends. Forget about 'amt of money made since hired' and focus on 'annual salary amount', instead. Seriously - get that 30K/yr job right after the fall term ends. Skip the spring term or take 2 or 3 night classes, work during the day, get away from the resturant work. It doesn't matter the AMOUNT OF MONEY MADE from the time you start the job to the time of interview day - what MATTERS is the annual salary that you are HIRED at, which will be reflected in the EMPLOYMENT letter that the HR department will make for you. Whilst yer still on campus, hit the uni job / career office, dig through the employment offer books and the online portals that the uni has. Talk with the uni career counselors about finding that 30K /year job. They are there to help you, part of your fees pay part of their salaries.
3. send out the employment letter to your lass, along with the I-134, two weeks before the interview day.
4. calling USCIS is a waste of time on this matter. All the data you need is available online, you'll get much better (and focused ) opinions here on VJ.
5. re-read all of my posts in your thread, here, 3 times. I was succinct and to the point when writing - but yer missing my points (your questions are indicative that you've just skimmed ). Map out what I've written on a calendar, make a flowchart even. Big paper, green crayon.

Note - I never suggested anything 'idealistic' but always 'realistic' for you. If you can make it happen, you'll be out of the danger zone for the I-134 income requirements.

Later, when she comes into the USA, marry and file AOS immediately. Then when the next full semester comes around, she can work full time whilst YOU are back in school. Keep that up until you FINISH the degree, then get out there and get The Regular Job ™.

If my list seems too much, or tedious - ask your mom to read all of my stuff here, get her INPUT.

Edited by Darnell, 01 November 2009 - 08:45 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2009-11-01 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, Qualification for Affidavid of Support
ya, that's why i suggest you tell yer lass to DELAY sending back the P3 packet.

Then, after the fall term is OVER, YOU go get a full time job (30K is my magic number ) -
then once you get a full time job - have her send the P3 packet in.

It's a TIMING THING, see...

If you have in hand, an employment letter on a 30K/year job, for the I-134, it will trump all of the prior low-income issues that you have.

You can return to school for the summer.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-01 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, Qualification for Affidavid of Support
Gary - I didn't address anything you replied to me about. Sorry? I was only thinking 'to delay the process' whilst he looked for a 30K job, or gather up cash to put in bank account to show as an ASSET.
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-01 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help, Qualification for Affidavid of Support
If you can talk yer lass into DELAYING sending the P3 docs back to the Embassy, you might gain 2 to 3 months.

Now - what can you do in 2 to 3 months for income? For a NEW JOB paying 30K?

If you can't get a 30K year job in the next 2 to 3 months, can you get 90K in cash, sock it into a saving account? If so, you can use that INSTEAD of income - as an ASSET.

re: interviews in Bangkok - have you read the embassy review section here? was it useful , or no ?

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-10-31 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help with my Fiance's K-1 Visa
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Nov 4 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Darnell @ Nov 3 2009, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just a quickie -

HE doesn't need to get the white books IF he has a family member thats LISTED on the hukuo book, in China. That family member can do it for him, no trip to China required.

BUT - the PCC is required from the DR police folk ...

Good Luck !

He will probably need police certificates from China AND the Dominican Republic?as well as any other country where he's lived for six months or more after his 16th birthday.



ya - 'white books' is slang for translated/notarized:
1. police certificate
2. birth certificate
3. divorce certificate
4. proof of 'single'

Sorry I was using slang last night wink.gif It's a collection of original documents, translated into English, and notarized by a Translation Office in China (usually referred to as a Notarial Office ) . Each translated document is a bound white book, between 2 to 11 pages (depending on what it is), on A4 sized paper.

The Chinese Fiance (in the DR ) doesn't need to show up in China to get these IF he has a family member that is listed in the hukuo book (family registration book ) . Of course, BOTH of these people must be in the hukuo book.

Whew!

QUOTE (christina Leung @ Nov 4 2009, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if I can go to the interview with my fiance? Can I talk to the officer during his interview?


Great Question. I've no idea - but - if you train yer eyes up and to the right, select 'Reviews:Embassy/USCIS'
you'll get to a nother part of the portal, where people have written up their reviews of what happened at the embassy on interview day.

Change the embassy to DR, have a read?
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-04 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help with my Fiance's K-1 Visa
just a quickie -

HE doesn't need to get the white books IF he has a family member thats LISTED on the hukuo book, in China. That family member can do it for him, no trip to China required.

BUT - the PCC is required from the DR police folk ...

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-03 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Help with my Fiance's K-1 Visa
ya, interview will occur in the country where he's a legal resident. Review the copy of the I-129F that you sent in, make sure the DR is listed as 'adjudicating embassy' or the country for interview (whatever the heck it's called these days ) .

Pay attention to the NOA-2 document, as well, when it shows up.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-03 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
I wouldn't suggest a cruise until either AP or greencard in hand.

Unless you mean a cruise UP the mississippi river.

All other cruises have a CBP staffer at the ship when it returns.

There's some exceptions, but is rare to find one. Maybe from SFO to Alaska ?
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-08 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
Hot Springs Arkansas !!
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-08 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview at Consuate
namechecks are never over, till they're over.

Be patient, all will be finished.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-11 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa (Is form DS-230 required)
I thought it was PART I only ???
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-17 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnickname on i-129f
i suggest NOT to use nickname UNLESS
you have legal documents
or
bank statements
or
id
using the nickname.
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-18 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent again! Need another reply fast!
I suggest you leave this evening, avoid any problems.

You expect CBP workers to fudge math in you favor??
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-18 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me understand my "non-descript" RFE.
I thought the 'list' was on page 1 ? Does page 1 ask for anything?
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-09 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresforgot to put
how did you send it ? ( USPS , DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS )
and
exactly what address did you use ?
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-20 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Birth Certifiacte Back
If possible to get another 'certified copy and translation' then I suggest you get that quickly, even pay for any expedite fee.
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-23 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphone bill question
if your pin card provider NOT have online portal for online 'call detail records' retrieval

then

switch providers..

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-25 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for K-1 while on tourist visa
'return using it' - if you mean 'return from South Africa to USA', then yes, that's actually the intent.
If you mean something else, sorry - there's only one usage for a K-1.

As for filing, it's the USC that files it.

Have you two reviewed the I-129F form, yet ?

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there is no linkage for a B-2 to have a USC file for a K-1.

So, think of 'that paperwork' as a seperate thing to do, is no linkage with yer B2, at all.
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-30 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations in China
Some of those vaccinations are age-specific, also - so - have a re-read on the 'requirements list' - try to focus on 'age range'.

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-04 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy finance from philippines
I think the BEST WAY to get a fiance 'over to the USA' is to file an I-129F petition for a K-1 visa.

YMMV, though, widely..

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-11-30 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the process! -or- are all lawyers this useless?
You folksen not discuss concept of 'thread drift' much, suggest you think about when it's useful, and when it's not.
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-04 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the process! -or- are all lawyers this useless?
read the guides here, if ya get a chance, quick like biggrin.gif

I learned so much when I read the guides..
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-01 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending petition
QUOTE (CoffeeMuse @ Dec 3 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I have already sent my initial I-129 application and received the NOA1 fairly quickly. I am still looking for work. If I need more time to get the work/financial situation improved before I send in the Afficavit of support, what is the expected time on that and can that be extended if need be. I don't want to have to apply a second time say next year some time.


K-1, right ?

your foreign fiance has a couple of things that CAN be done, to delay an interview date:

1 . NOT return P3 documents immediately, wait a few months and
2. when send in P3 documents, ASK for 'later' appointment date , in a cover letter.

The I-134 (affadavit of support ) is PRESENTED on INTERVIEW DAY, so - you need to think about ways to extend the interview date.


But hey - dig around here at VJ - you'll see some folk with the same , or nearly same, scenario, with a need to delay a bit.. Reasons for delay varied (sick mother, school term, etc ) ..

DarnellMaleChina2009-12-04 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending petition
The Consulate will extend any 'expiration date' . From your perspective, it will 'seem automatic'. From the Consulate's Perspective, it's a simple admin task to do.

No Need to fuss.

Edited by Darnell, 01 December 2009 - 12:35 PM.

DarnellMaleChina2009-12-01 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout the K application paper format, Can we hand in two different formats or A4 ?
Is no issue. There is not concept of 'ugly' .

Good Luck !
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-07 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLatin Two Last Names Difficulties
ya, sorry, it's all a mess.

but .. is easy to change at the courthouse -
then 'difficult' everywhere else, even with the court document..

I'd be focusing more, though, on 'passport name' and 'green card name' , first and foremost - study the difficulties for changing passport name ...

IIRC, Green Card Name change has some fees to it, as well.

Usually, in USA, the child has 'father's last name' as 'official last name' -but ya, I know - there are SO MANY variances on this, is not easy to wade through.

The name change will start at yer local county courthouse - seriously - that part is easy and painless. Do Suggest you get about 6 'official copies' made, though, whilst yer there...
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-11 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVacation abroad?????
uh, just the AOS package with AP and EAD...

Do you really need a lawyer for that? (just asking) .

If you file soon, she could have AP in about 4 months (maybe) , certainly GC within 5 months.

IMO, the GC trumps all, can get back into USA easily.

BUT - will she need a visa to UK as a Vietnamese citizen? Check with the UK Embassy, see what's up.
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-13 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice is appreciated
ya, people get tripped up with the different between:

1) accrued salary vs
2) annual salary.

Rarely the same thing.

If have employment letter, then the annual salary amount is listed, there.

Good luck, both of you !
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-13 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIRS
daboyz - there's a lot of 'variance' on this stuff.. can make different combos, you betcha.
in the end, if a levy is made, it does take time to get it all sorted out. I'm hoping the OP can get it sorted out before a levy is made.

I'm guessing that the levy wasn't lifted after you finished the payoff, for a few months after? IRS is slow about that.
DarnellMaleChina2009-12-13 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Aug 4 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (munkeynutts @ Aug 4 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

When I enter the USA on a K-1 Visa, must I remain in the USA for a minimum period of time before I can leave whenever I want for holidays, trips back to the UK, etc? Me and my fiancee will get married a matter of days after I arrive in the US.

Thank you.

Martin


You can LEAVE anytime, but you cannot RETURN until you have an AP (I-131) or green card. APs are generally received within 90 days of application. The AP is free if filed with the AOS. So get married and file the AOS with an I-131 and you will be able to travel in about 90 days (my wife got hers within 60 days).

If there is some family emergency, you can apply for an I-131 at your local office and it can be sent to a foreign consulate, but you need your NOA1 from the AOS filing, so get that done ASAP



Semantics, I know, but the bolded is not quite phrased correctly either. It is advisable not to leave once you've 'activated' the K-1 (i.e. entered the US) until you've applied for AOS and have at least the AP approved. Once can be considered to have abandoned your adjustment of status if they leave before it is adjudicated....that is why AP is necessary, to have USCIS 'approve' your re-entry to the states. Without that they may constitute your exit from the US as abandoning of the AOS.
The best course of action is to follow through with the requirements of the visa issued to you....enter the US w/ your K-1, marry your fiance(e) and apply to adjust your status as soon as possible. With your AOS applicaiton, send off the additional AP (I-131) application. Luckily it gets approved quite quickly so you should be good to travel within about 90 days of applying for it.

Good luck,
-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2009-08-04 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslittle RFE help here please
If you do no have the boarding passes for for a flight taken, you may contact the airline and have them issue something attesting that you did take the flight in question, on the date in question. I've had to do this for frequent flyer miles that I wanted added, but did not have the boarding passes. There was a charge, I think $35 for this, and it was with Lufthanza. I'm not sure if any other airlines offer this, but its worth a shot.


Minya's wifeMaleHungary2009-09-15 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter From Employer Verifying Position, Title, Salary for - I-134 Form
Usually a company's logo is part of their 'branding' and should only be reproduced only according to specifications. Your manager should have access to company letterhead. You can type up the text of the letter, and ask management to print and sign. I would not make my own letterhead...
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2009-10-06 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! What's the best Option?
QUOTE (CAN2US @ Sep 16 2009, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a Canadian citizen living in Canada and I am marrying a US citizen next year in spring or summer. I want to move to the US to live with him. We don't want to spend any time apart. So what is the best and quickest option for us?

1) The fiance visa?- I head the downside to it is that its got a lot of paper work involved and that I would have to have a wedding in the US and not in CANADA (when all my family and friends are in Canada)

Immigration involves a lot of paperwork....that is a given, regardless of the type of visa you will be applying for. there's even more paperwork when you apply for the green-card, to remove conditions to the green-card (if applicable) and further down the line to become a US citizen, if you so chose. The necessity for a US wedding can be a deal-breaker if you absolutely must have a wedding in Canada because the K-1 is a fiancee visa issued to the foreign fiancee for the express purpose of coming to the US to marry the US citizen fiance and adjust status(apply for a green-card) based upon that marriage.

2) The spousal visa?- How would that work? I enter US on my Canadian passport and we get married in court in the US and then I fly back out to Canada so that he could apply for the spousal visa and I wait in Canada until it is approved?

For the spousal visa, the marriage can occur anywhere, but you must interview for the visa in Canada and only after you're approved can you immigrate to the US. You may only visit during the waiting period, but there is a certain amount of risk involved with that, since once you apply for the spousal visa petition you are basically declaring your intent to immigrate, while the whole premise of 'visiting' implies that you will not immigrate. But even so, for those that have the possibility, visiting while the paperwork was being processed has been an option they've utilized.

3) Is it possible to come to the US on a Canadian passport and get married in the US and stay there and apply for an adjustment of status and I-130?
This is NOT possible because this is illegal. You cannot enter the US with intent to stay. That is termed visa-fraud and a no no.

I am so confused. I don't know what's the best option? What's legal? What's the quickest?

Please Help!

Edited by Minya's wife, 16 September 2009 - 10:28 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2009-09-16 22:28:00