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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan i apply for a social security number before getting married in the USA?
QUOTE (al and beth @ Dec 12 2007, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (clod @ Dec 12 2007, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I came here to the USA a few days ago on a K1 visa and plan to get married at the beginning of January. Can i apply now for a social security number and how do i do that?



Yes you can apply for your social security # before you got married but you have to go back to Social Security Office after you got married to change your name... You have to bring your I-94 (arrival-departure record attached on your passport) and marriage certificate.



If the fiancee, SS# applicant is a woman, and wishes to change her name. wink.gif
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Edited by Paula&Minya, 12 December 2007 - 06:00 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-12-12 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if: Married during I-129F process?
QUOTE (harakiro @ Jan 9 2008, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Totally hypothetical situation here but just trying to get some facts and options down.

Say for instance.

1. Apply I-129F
2. Fience visits and gets pregnant
3. Returns home for 3 - 4 months
4. Comes back to US as visitor and to have baby in US

Now in order to be under my insurance, I think she'd need to be my wife. So if we were to marry, could the I-129F continue or would we need to restart with a K3?

I know she'd have to return to her home to do the interview and I also understand the Issues of traveling while pregnant.

Thanks for your input

JLE


The K-1 visa, which is what you get when your I-129F is approved and you pass the iterview is a Fiancee visa, meaning the foreign fiancee gets permission to come to the US and marry his/her US Citizen finace. Once you marry, you cannot continue the I-129F because by the virtue of the marriat it has become Null and Void. One would have to start over and procure either an immigrant visa (IR/CR-1) or the non-immigrant K-3) visa.
I don't understand why would someone want to come to the US just to give birth, far away from friends and family. A child, if it belongs to the USC is already a citizen, no mater the place of birth....it just has to be reported at the consulate abroad, and the child is a citizen because of the USC parent.

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Edited by Paula&Minya, 09 January 2008 - 05:06 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-09 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number & marriage license
This is info for Crow Wing County, MN but the info is applicable to all MN residents as the waiting period or any other such regulations are statewide. Please see below(particularly the section in red):

Marriage Licenses

Applicants do not have to be residents of Crow Wing County or of Minnesota. A marriage license must be applied for in person, although only one of the parties is required to be present to complete and sign the application. To obtain a marriage license you must be 18 years of age. You must know for both parties:

Full names
Addresses
Dates of birth
State or foreign country where each person was born
County where each person lives
Social security numbers
The names the bride and groom want after marriage
If previously married, the date (mm/dd/yy) the last marriage was terminated
If previously married, the city, county and state where the marriage was terminated


$110 (check, cash, or money order only) is payable at the time of applying or $40 if the couple has obtained pre-marital education as per Minnesota Statute and brings in a signed and dated statement. The signed statement must be submitted at the time the marriage license is applied for or the full marriage license fee will be due. There are NO REFUNDS on the fees charged for a marriage license.

In the state of Minnesota there is a five-business-day waiting period after you apply for the license before the marriage may take place, although a waiver may be asked and applied for through the Court Administrator's office after completing the application. The license must be used within six months, and may be used anywhere in Minnesota.

Ministers of any religious denomination, before they are authorized to solemnize a marriage, must file a copy of their credentials of license or ordination in any county in Minnesota. There is no charge to file a copy of ministerial credentials. A copy of credentials may be brought to this office in person or sent by mail or fax.
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-10 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number & marriage license
Is there a waiting period to get the marriage license or a waiting period to marry after you obtain the license? I'm just confused, since when we got our license my fiance had to be present to sign the application for the license....then we had a 72 hour wait period before we could marry using that licence. I've never heard of a wait to actually get the license though....huh.gif

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-10 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes USCIS actually call you?
QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Jan 9 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ugg.....and now I just got a call from that i/o yesterday saying i should wait 60 more days...i assume those instructions won't damage my resubmission......


Was your check cashed w/ your original submission, or have you spent the past 4 months waiting without anything? If your check was never cashed, I would cancel that check, write a new check and resubmit, going by the instructions you have in writing on the letter received at your parents house. Those instructions you have on paper and in writing.
They will not backdate this new submission, however......because if you have no NOA1 and case number it basically means as far as anyone knows you don't have a petition pending with them. Only once they log you in their database and issue you a case number do you have any point of reference.
Showing them a return receipt from the post office will mean nothing to USCIS...
Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-11 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed your help
Unfortunately, the K-1 is a single purpose visa....to come to the US and marry your fiancee w/in 90 days. If that does not happen, you must go back to your home country. You may try for a work visa if you're qualified....or the visa lottery in order to be able to return to the US for a longer-term.

But perhaps you and your fiancee may still have a change to discuss things, and you can reconcile. If you say your visa expires in march, you still have time before you must leave the country.

Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-16 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHumanitarian Parole for an extreme cases.
QUOTE (Annushka @ Jan 18 2008, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paula&Minya @ Jan 19 2008, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What kind of parole are you talking about? For an expedited visa for him to enter the US, or for you to go to your fiancee's country? I'm not understanding you.




My american fiance(american guy) is in the US and has an epilepsy,and I am in Israel.He asked for Humanitarian Parole for me to enter the US because of his extreme medical situation.The official information about Humanitarian Parole is here.
Visit My Website

Will it work for us ?
Thanks.


I'm not an expert, but the case would have to be an extreme emergency to be approved...and would probably involve a lot more documentation than just a "letter" from his doctor.
The site you directed me to states the following:
Parole is an extraordinary measure, sparingly used to bring an otherwise inadmissible alien into the United States for a temporary period of time due to a very compelling emergency.

Notice the portion I've underlined, this is not a way to get your petiton approval expedited, this, if approved would only allow you to stay temporarily, not immigrate.

In addition, in the FAQ section at the bottom, here's what it states regarding the length it takes for them to approve such a request:

How long does it take to adjudicate an application?
Parole applications are generally adjudicated within 60 - 90 business days.

That's a long time! Not to mention that there is a filing fee to file for this parole, which is in addition to what you have already paid if you've filed for the K-1. When did you submit the K-1 petition? Has your check been cashed yet? Once you have a NOA-1, maybe there is some sort of avenue for expedited processing in your case?

Good luck
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-18 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHumanitarian Parole for an extreme cases.
What kind of parole are you talking about? For an expedited visa for him to enter the US, or for you to go to your fiancee's country? I'm not understanding you.

Edited by Paula&Minya, 18 January 2008 - 03:58 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-18 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA BIG Concern.
Aren't these state statues that describe guilt if there are Sexual Misconduct accusations filed, and charges of such made against a person? This is not an issue that concerns a Tourist Visa.
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-18 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbiometrics for us citizen
What does the letter say in the "Case Type" box in the upper left hand corner? Is there something listed in the "Attplicaiton number" box? I assume the letter is in your name? If its pertaining to your citizenship it would state it there....by stating the petition type for which they're requesting the biometrics. Maybe you should just go, and find out what its about?

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-18 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp on question 10 on 129f
QUOTE (ikarus @ Jan 19 2008, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello again....

This is kind of a complicated question, so I'm attaching an image of the question to better visualize what i'm saying; however, I'll still describe it



Question 10 on the i129f form reads as follows:

10.My citizenship was acquired through (check one)

birth in the usa naturalization ( i checked this)


If "Yes," give certificate number, date and place it was issued.

I put the number of certificate and location it was issued at

then there is a box that says "parents"

I leave that blank because i already checked the naturalization box, and it said to check only one.

Below the parents box, there is a question that says:

Have you obtained a certificate of citizenship in your name?

Yes, No

(here is my question---I already specified my certificate in the section of the question above, but this question is still under question 10, and technically, yes i do have my own certificate of citizenship, so i wondered if i filled this out too, as if check yes, then it says:)

If "Yes," give certificate number, date and place it was issued.
(And this i have already given above....)

So what to do here? any ideas?
thanks!
also, question 8b----do i put the A number from the certificate where it asks about the A# (if any)?
thanks again!!!


Your question is a bit confusing....did you attain your citizenship on your own (you were 18yrs old and took the naturalization oath) or were you a minor and naturalized w/ your parents?

If the former is true, then they way you have filled out the form is correct, but if the latter is the case, then you should answer on Q10 that your citizenship was aquired through parents, and on Q11 you would say that yes, (you have a certificate in your name) and put that number there.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-20 02:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129f denial reasons
QUOTE (Stephen1 @ Jan 20 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a lady was going to marry someone from russia or a country near there. When he got to the consolate he was asked why he loved her and he gave a very bad answer like, "cause I do" or something like that and after the interview the interviewer denied him and the lady "petitioner" called crying and the interviewer said she has been doing this for years and knows how to spot someone trying to go to the US for citizenship. She mentioned that he couldnt even say why he loved her.

This is one thing that some do not understand when it comes to emigrating to the US. The consular official that interiews the visa applicant is charged with, among other things, examining if there is a valid reason to give the applicant the visa he/she is applying for. In the case of a K-1(fiancee) visa, for example, the "valid reason" would be that a viable an current fiancee relationship exists between the petitioner and the foreign fiancee....and that this relationship will lead to fruition and culminate in marriage to satisfy the requirements for the visa. Within this context, the question "Why do you love him, or her?" and the resulting answer, can be quite importan to the consular official in determining if a fiancee visa should be issued to the visa applicant. Frankly, if you love someone, are in a strong relationship and are engaged to be married, you should be able to come up with at least a few reasons as to why.

I read another of someone from asia who was asked if she wanted to go to the US to get a citizenship. She didnt understand what the interviewer was implying so she answered yes. She misunderstood and got denied.
Before the interview is to begin, the beneficiary is asked if they require the benefits of an interpreter and one is provided if necessary. There is no languare requirement for the K-1 or the spousal visas....so if the beneficiary feels that their english skills are lacking they are encouraged to ask for the interpreter to translate. Denials based upon a "misunderstanding" of the question should not happen...that is why there is someone there to translate if necessary.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-20 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129f denial reasons
Have you met your fiancee in person? From your account that does not seem the case. Meeting in person at least once before you file the I-129F is a requirement of this petition. Without this, there is not much chance your petition will be approved.


ETA: Not sure what information you've been reading, but for the most part the fiancee visa is 'gettable'...but a great deal of patience and fortitude of will is required. smile.gif

Edited by Paula&Minya, 20 January 2008 - 02:27 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-20 02:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPls help about income tax
QUOTE (smiley84 @ Jan 21 2008, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What if He is not yet paid but they have the agreement with the IRS and He does not belong to the poverty line .


You mean that he owes the IRS money and is in a "payoff" scheme where he is paying back taxes? If that is the case, then I think it should be OK....it is just a factor that will be calculated to see if he meets the financial requirements to sponsor an immigrant.

QUOTE (smiley84 @ Jan 21 2008, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW..what is AOS and OP?


AOS - Adjustment of Status (applying for Greencard)
OP - Original Post(er)
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-21 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDiscussion with Congressman's Office regarding USCIS K-1, Processing timelines
We here at VJ are but a very small representation of the applications filed with USCIS. However upsetting it is for those waiting long(er) periods to get approved, for the most part the 180 day standard is being met even w/ the dramatic increase in all types immigration benefit applications being filed w/ USCIS.

I don't know what the total membership of VJ is, but I guarantee you it no where near the 300,000 AOS applications received this past summer. That's just just-AOS applications!!!! wacko.gif When one looks at it within the greater framework of the sheer volume of petitions processed at the various USCIS service centers and local offices, it does mitigate the "USCIS does nothing but sit on their asses" accusation.
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-18 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving
QUOTE (diffuzi0n @ Jan 22 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for your wisdom. I may have to move to middle east. She has not arrived yet in the US. So i am thinknig of waiting it out and get married and I am sure that we would be comign back here for all of the holidays and she will be able to keep her green card. However, while i am waiting for the adjustment of status, will she be able to travel?


She will not be able to travel while waiting for AOS unless she secures Advance Parole, but that is for temporary travel, not to move to a third country. Even once she has the AOS approved and is an LPR, there is a certain amount of time (I don't know off hand) that she must reside in the US in order to qualify for removal of conditions to residency, later on....so I'm not sure that immigration to US, and moving to a 3rd country is doable w/ a K-1 adjusting status.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a Waiver
QUOTE (ginobili20 @ Jan 22 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, thank you for your response. Yes, we did answered truthfully and declared my previous undocumented stay in the US on the I-129F petition.


Great! good.gif Good luck on your upcoming interview.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a Waiver
Did you answer truthfully and declare your previous undocumented stay in the US on the I-129F petition? At the consulate stage there will be question(s) on forms requiring you to declare previous stays in the US. Under no circumstances should you reply falsely to any such type of question. You will probably required to apply for a waiver and it will be requested of you after you have your visa interview. The waiver you apply for will be based on the ban that is in effect for your particular length of undocumented stay in the US. You may want to do a little research on bans of entry what they mean and how they are enacted....just to be informed on the subject, if and when it becomes necessary.

Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen the USCIS sends you a request for evidence
QUOTE (panamania79 @ Jan 22 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I sent them: 3 plane ticket stubs,12 pictures,and personal statements from his mom and 2 aunts.


They may be looking for further "primary" evidence that you've met....i.e. the copies of you passport pages showing the stamps in and out of the country you visited to meet w/ your fiancee. (And copies of his passport, showing the same if you met in a 3rd country.)

Also it could be something like a copy of your birth certificate, if you used the passport to prove your citizenship, or a copy of your passport if you're naturalized and used your naturalization certificate to prove citizenship.

At this point its speculation....you should receive your RFE in the mail soon and you'll know. If you've gone through your petition and can't seem to figure out what they may want (i.e. you haven't forgotten to include something) then as unpleasant as it sounds, be patient, you'll find out soon enough.

And just so you're prepared, they may well ask for something you've already sent them (maybe something got lost in the shuffle, or they just don't have it) in which case just make another copy from your original packet and send it in to respond to the RFE.

Good luck,
-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 22 January 2008 - 12:58 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport needed?
You will need primary evidence to prove that you and your fiancee met at least once w/in the last two years of filing....so if you didn't use your US passport to travel, you will need to send a copy of whatever passport or travel documents you used to go and visit your fiancee. If she came to see you, the same applies, you will need copies of her passport showing where she entered the US to visit you.

If you have everything you need, then there is no reason why you cannot submit your application the day after your naturalization oath. You are then a US citizen, thus satisfying that portion of the requirement to file. Congratulations in advance! smile.gif

Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Timelines - I don't see mine in the stats
Because the standard screen shows only those that already have the NOA1, which it looks like you don't have yet. If you do an 'advanced' view you should see your timeline as well.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfrustration
QUOTE (Major Kuma @ Jan 22 2008, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NOA 1 dated in mid july, but till this very day, I haven't gotten the NOA2 yet, and the online status never changed either. Took the advice and submitted a case request to the local congressman's office, but the frigging case worker put my case on hold, and its been two weeks already. what else can I do??? If I wait for two more weeks, I can call USCIS directly using their standard protocol. ####### is going on?


What case worker are you talking about? Did you get a reply from your congressman that your case is on hold? Or did you get a reply from your representatives' office? I just wondering who told you your case was "on hold"? There is really no such thing as far as I know, unless you were issued an RFE (request for futher evidence) which you've not yet replied to. In that case, yes your case would be on hold until USCIS receives your reply, then they can process your case further.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-22 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Story: Help a newbie!
QUOTE (Vintage @ Jan 23 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for all your answers. I have a few more questions.

For the Affadavit of support, I would need to fill out 3 I-134 forms, one for me as the main sponser and the other two for my parents as co-sponsers. Is this correct?
The Affidavit of Support will probably not come into play for your until a good few months down the road. This is a document that you present to the Consulate not long before your fiancee interviews for the visa....and as unpredictable as the process can be, the paramenters could change in your financial situation by that time and the consulate usually wants to see forms w/ recent info on them.

Is it a good idea to accompany my fiance during her interview at the consulate in Bogota? Would that help? If allowed, there's no reason why you can't accompany her during the interview. There are some consulates that do not allow the USC into the interview area.

Wouldn't it be good to have a set date for the wedding, just incase they ask during the interview or something, they won't think theres something fishy going on, you know.
It is usually advised that no firm wedding plans are made because nothing is for sure in this process until that visa is in had. So while you may have a target date for a wedding...but make sure it is a very flexible date and that it is realistic in light of the timelines (from petition sent to visa in hand) as shown here on VJ. (You'll see that its taking an average total of 228(over 7 months) days from sending the petiton to having an interview for a K-1 visa.)

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-23 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy Story: Help a newbie!
QUOTE (Vintage @ Jan 23 2008, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...So I guess I can easily prove that I've known my fiance for more than 2 years. We've been officialy together since May 2007. ...

For the K-1 visa petition, the I-129F form, you need only to prove that you have met w/ your fiancee at least once within the last two years before you filed the applicaiton...not that you've known each other for more than 2 years.

-I plan on including some letters and emails written by her to me, do they need to be translated?
Letters and e-mails are not necessary to include w/ the petition....since what evidence you need to include should be to prove that you have met(see my answer above). But if you include any 'supporting evidence' of this kind, it must be translated to english.
-Can I fill out my fiances G-325A and have her just sign and date it?
Yes
-What documents do my parents need to prove that we have enough to support my fiance?
The I-134 Affidavit of Support will not come into place until your I-129F petition is approved here in the US, and your case is forwarded to the consulate in your fiancee's home country....so for now, I think you should concentrate on the the petition. But to answer your question, your parents will need current and past tax return information and current salary info, in addition to any savings and assets they may want to use.
-What documents should we have notarized?
In order to submit the initial I-129F, there does not need to be anything notarized. That comes later...


Please look at the timelines, and the guides which can be found here and here
They offer a wealth of information for someone just starting out in this process.

Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-23 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it meant to be?
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Jan 20 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to admit that sounds like visa fraud so he might have a harder time with immigration filings. He came here on K1, got divorced but was able to stay to get his citizenship and now is wanting to bring his previous lover from Thailand here to the USA. That is a classic description of visa fraud. Hope things work out.
Chris


I don't think it sounds any more or any less like visa fraud than, say a USC who is filing his 2nd or 3rd fiancee petition in as many years.
We do not know anything about this person's story other than he came here X years ago on a K-1 visa, adjusted status, and finally became a naturalized US citizen. Somewhere along the way, his marriage went sour and he's now divorced from his wife. That he is now wanting to petition whoever from his home country is totally a right afforded to him now that he is a USC just like you. I don't think we have enough info to imply anything about visa fraud.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-24 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvery confused case
QUOTE (algerian @ Jan 26 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a friend that he applied for the K1 visa with an american woman and they sent his application for the further review and it is more than a yearnow and it is still reviewing and no answer yet now to the point that he stops feelings for her and he met someone else the question is can this person get married and apply as K3 or CR1 with the second woman he met , this second woman she come to visit him more than 7 times and they have alot of proves because of seeing each other that alot.

any advice would be very appriciated.


This was also posted in another forum. I answered there also.

The first petition has to be cancelled before your friend can marry someone else and begin anew. The first 'american' woman has to withdraw the the K-1 petition upon which the K-1 visa application is based. Your friend is the beneficiary in this process, he can't do jack. It is the US citizen that has to act, just like it is the US citizen (the 2nd american woman) that has to apply for the CR1 or K3 visa if she chooses to marry your friend and apply for him.

On another note....your friend has stopped feeling for his first american woman...but somehwere in the agonoizingly long, over a year, wait he's met someone else who's come to visit him 7 times?!? Wow he must be one smooth talker! whistling.gif (I'm not even going to expound on what this looks like) whistling.gif whistling.gif

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-26 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am worry how can we get evidence
I got married in October and my husband is already added to my(our) bank account, he is on my insurance....on my apartment lease....and he has his SS card.
The social security card should have been the first thing you went to apply for, about two weeks after you got here to the US on your K1, it would have made things much simpler. Now that your I-94 has expired, or is close to expiring, you will may not be able to get an SS card, as most offices will not issue one until you have AOS papers.
You may still be able to be added to the common bank account, as some banks will take the passport as a form of ID, until you get your EAD. See if you can be added to any household bills, electricity, cable, phone, cell phone, without the SS#. Do your taxes, and file them before you interview date, and bring that along as proof. Try to get some magazine subscriptions in your name, that are addressed at your new address. 4 months into a marriage you should at least have received some mail to you at your new address, which shows your new name (if changing name) or shows that you are residing at the new address. Bring that along also.

Good luck,
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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-28 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need to know
Total cost of expenses for K-1:

I-129F petition - $455
Visa fee at consulate - $131
AOS fee - $1010
___________________________
Having the love of your
life by your side.... PRICELESS smile.gif
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-28 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslations
QUOTE (Grandoner @ Jan 23 2008, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it says on the I-129F instruction form that, "Translations, any document containing foreign language submitted to the service shall be accompanied by a full english translation... blah blah blah"

does that statement mean we can have someone translate our documents who isnt a professional translator. Can someone who is fluent in English and the document's language do the translation and certify that it is complete and that he is competent to translate it. Thanks for your help


Yes, but to avoid possible difficulties, you can print this statement on a separate sheet of paper, and have your document translator sign and date it.

Here's the text:

Certification by Translator

I, ________ certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and _______ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ___________

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________

Name (of translator)
Address

Good luck,
-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 27 January 2008 - 12:15 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-01-27 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the truth and how can i do?
QUOTE (vj2008 @ Feb 3 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tell the personal info here because I think no matter if he is a liar or not, at least, he is the man who changes his mind without any responsibilities. He treat engagement as a play, a game. Even if the case is real, I still hope other people will be careful. He plays game this time, he will play game next time and maybe some other foreign girl's heart will be hurt in the future. If this case is not real, maybe this case it someone else, and they may find here that their case has been stolen and they should be careful and talk to uscis at once.


He lied to you, and he broke the engagement w/ you. For you to announce his full name on a public forum, looks like you're doing it for revenge....not because you don't know any better. That is what is not cool. He broke your heart, I'm sorry for you rose.gif but its not OK blast his name on the internet.
QUOTE (vj2008 @ Feb 3 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Before I can find the proof to prove the case is not mine, I have to supose it is my case, so I have the right to publish the case when I want.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-03 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the truth and how can i do?
QUOTE (mox @ Feb 2 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I really hope this thread doesn't degenerate into attacks on the OP. This is a sad situation, and she's reaching out for help. She shouldn't have posted his name and the receipt number, but it's also possible that she just didn't know. Not everywhere in the world has the privacy laws and/or the desire for privacy that we in the US have. So let's just lay off and hopefully a moderator will come by and remove that info.

As for why people ask how it will affect their eligibility in the future? It doesn't strike me as an odd question to ask at all. People like to keep their options open, it's that simple. Let's not read too much into personal motivations and just answer the poster's questions.


By that same token, there are two sides to every story, and we've only just been told one side. The sadness of the situation aside, help was given to the OP in the form of an answer to her original question,(see post #3) was ther WAC# an actual case,...then she went on to post personal and private info in the form of the petitioner's name and their communication. At the very least, its tactless....just MO.

-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 02 February 2008 - 10:56 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-02 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the truth and how can i do?
QUOTE (bora bora @ Feb 2 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why when people just end their relationship, do they immediately talk about "can I apply for another K1 to marry another American/Foreigner"? I don't get it....
That'd be the least of my worries if my relationship ended.


Yes, I found it quite odd....that and the OP's posting personal info all over this thread, I'm not sure what she's getting at? unsure.gif
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-02 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the truth and how can i do?
QUOTE (vj2008 @ Feb 2 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for all the answers, especially for AZ. You are so nice to me. Now I feel better after I read all the replies. Yes. on the copy of I-797, there are his name ___________ and my name. But it is just a copy. He refused to send me the original paper of I-797. I know it is easy to make a fake copy. Computer can make a fake copy very easy. The bad thing is I can not find his name and my name with WAC0727553311 on uscis website to make sure. I do not know what is NAO2? I never heard of NAO2 before. He did all paper work for me. He told me I just needed to sign my name on the forms that I needed to fill and sent the forms to him, he would fill the forms for me because he thought he could write in English better. I followed his idea to do everything. I really do not understand why he suddenly told me he did not want to marry me. The following is the email he sent to me to tell me he did not want to marry me after he and I engaged more than half a year.


First off, not to be rude or mean, but why are you posting personal information on a public interned discussion board? We do not need to, nor should we know the name of your fiancee and your case #. ohmy.gif The truth is, that one should only be using the USCIS online system to check on their own case. As people have told you earlier in the thread....that WAC# is an actual case...and that is all you will find out because of privacy laws.. USCIS does not put petitioner and/or beneficiary names on their online system for this very reason, to protect our privacy. If your ex-fiancee sent you a copy of a I-797C, Notice of Action, you saw his name, your name, and your case #, it means he filed this petition on your behalf. I doubt someone would go through all the trouble of duplicating a federal document, only to trick you.

I'm sorry that your fiancee ended the relationship with you....somewhere along the line something hapenned that changed his mind about wanting to marry you. An expensive choice to make, as it costs $455 to file a I-129F petition, so he must have a pretty good reason for ending his engagement to you. I doubt that it was an easy decision....and filing fees paid are not refundable.

QUOTE (vj2008 @ Feb 2 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel very sad that he treats such serious engagement on federal files visa k1 as he plays a game.


Nothin you can really do...the petition is still pending, and as you are not the USC petitioner, you can't do much. I think it is only the person who files the petition, can withdraw it. You can contact USCIS via letter, reference your case #(the one you're plastering all over here) and inform them that the underlying fiancee relationship for the petition no longer exists. They may or may not note your letter, but I doubt they'd cancel the petition as it is not you who originally filed it.

What is your real source of concern here? Your first post contained a federal document identification # and a question from you:
QUOTE
If WAC-07-***-**** is real and if he does not cancel it after he does not want to marry me, what will happen? Will this make trouble to me when I want to get married with another American man in the future?


See the section I bolded? Is this your real concern, that if someone files a petition on your behalf it prohibits someone else from filing for you? So then perhaps your special friend M had some real concerns after all? whistling.gif


-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-02 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-Chat and email transcript
QUOTE (rsda @ Feb 4 2008, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys
I am gathering stuff for having met in 2 yrs and ongoing relation.
CAn you pls tell me how to guys are giving out chat ? each half a page good enough for one month of chat? i dont know what to give and how much is needed?

Pls suggest me ? should i do screenshots from gtalk as that contains timestamp..
Let me know as how others are giving proof of chats and emails and how many pages are good enough

thanks
rsda


Can you tell me how chat proves you met IN PERSON? For your K-1 visa petition to be approved, you only have to prove that you and your fiancee met at least once IN PERSON during the 2 years right before you file your petition. So if you're filing today, for example, you would have to prove that you and your fiancee have met at least one between 02/04/2006 and today (two years before you file).
The ongoing relationship proof will be needed later down the road, at the visa interview.

Good luck,
-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-04 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHardship for meeting within 2 years
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Feb 4 2008, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Paula&Minya @ Feb 4 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you by chance have the name of the website you read this on? I'm quite curious about this, as all the reading on my part indicates that a waiver based on hardship of the meeting once before you file rule is next to impossible to attain.

-P



Yes, its www.theworldoffilipinas.com

his post asking about hardship waiver

his letter to USCIS

his approval post

after her arrival in USA

As you can see he did it and its current. I cant say everyone will be successful with it but there are a few cases that seem to meet the criteria.

Chris


Wow, thanks for the link. I've read them....and am glad he was approved. While his letter to USCIS does not give details, I'm sure his medical records must have been compelling to have the waiver approved. I would be curious to see USCIS statistics on how many people get a hardship waiver of the meeting w/in 2 years prior to filing rule. I bet not many....but I guess some do. I still would try to do everything possible to meet at least once, just MO that you should see the persone you'll marry in person at least once before you tie the knot. smile.gif

Thanks again for the links.

-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-05 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHardship for meeting within 2 years
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Feb 4 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's like the other person's there the whole time. Why is physical presence such a factor in granting a visa? Surely you have thought that through... do you really think that being in person will be exactly the same as on the computer maybe if you live your life as u did thru the computer days with no touching and no kitchen or bathroom stuff ha you wont know someone as they truly are until you have spent some time with them (in person) ...and done the kitchen and bathroom stuff around each other. laughing.gif (Hey they may make or break a relationship...you never know.) wink.gif

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-04 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHardship for meeting within 2 years
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Feb 4 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (William33 @ Sep 22 2006, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Too add to this thread, anyone who attempts to petition for a Fiance, with whom they have not met in person, is nothing more than a fool.
Reason 1: You will not get a waiver.




Actually you are incorrect on this one. There was a K1 visa petition just in the last 6 months that got a hardship waiver. They had never met, the guy had some mental problems and was on disability. He had letters from his doctor, and his pastor. He was approved and his fiancee came to the USA last november or December.

She was from the Philippines and couldnt get a tourist visa, and he had physical disabilities and couldnt fly and he had financial hardship. They used a co sponsor ( the guy's dad) and on his last post on another website, they were very happy to be united and getting married. Their timeline was as normal as anyone elses. They had never met and used the hardship waiver.


I will admit its a long shot for most petitioners but they did it and recently.


Chris

Do you by chance have the name of the website you read this on? I'm quite curious about this, as all the reading on my part indicates that a waiver based on hardship of the meeting once before you file rule is next to impossible to attain.

-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-04 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHardship for meeting within 2 years
QUOTE (cassi9879 @ Feb 4 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What I can't figure out is why it has to be in person. Nobody seems to be able to explain this part to me. With today's technogolgy why is USCIS so backwards?

Benny and I met online in March, started dating in May, and conversed via video chat daily beginning in July. No subject wasn't discussed. We did everything but kitchen and bathroom stuff in each other's presence. It's like the other person's there the whole time. Why is physical presence such a factor in granting a visa?


Because you're asking to be granted a visa that is conditional upon enterring into marriage to the person who is petitioning you. I don't think its backwards....technology advances being what they are, I would still not marry someone after only knowing them through video chat/phone/e-mail whatever. Being that international travel is doable for many of us these days, I don't think its too much to expect that you meet 'fiance(e)' at least once in person. Think of it this way; USCIS wants to make sure you're sure when you say you wanna marry your fiancee. smile.gif

-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-04 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHungarian Ambassador coming to my school. Can he help?
QUOTE (reeses16 @ Feb 5 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In regards to you I-134. You may want to consider a 2nd, part-time job. The extra work could be used to bolster your current income (I think present income is given more weight than past income). You may have several months of pay stubs by the time the interview comes up. Also, I'm sure any extra $ will make things easier down the road.


BigCityDave is a full time student, already working part-time. I'm not sure how much more room he has in his schedule to add yet another job....therein partly lies his worry. smile.gif

-P
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-05 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHungarian Ambassador coming to my school. Can he help?
QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Feb 5 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone,

Hungarian Ambassador is coming to my University and I could have the chance to meet him. Do you all think he might be a good person to to go for some advice in my case?

Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Dave,

What exactly do you hope the Hungarian Ambassador to the US can do for you? (That's the ambassador that's coming to your university right?) He is the representative of HUNGARY to the USA....I don't think he has much knowledge or expertise in US immigration law governing the issuance of immigrant-intent visas to the US. Your petition is still within the US, since its not yet approved at the USCIS level. There really isn't much anyone can do at this stage, but wait. Given that you've had excellent advice on the completion of your petition, and I'm sure you did a good job with it, I'm fairly positive that your petition will be approved eventually. Your case is well within normal processing times, as of now....there are as yet no "abnormalities" in your situation. I'm not sure that any advice is more helpful at this point than, be patient, wait out the resolution of the petition you've submitted. smile.gif
Your other concerns and worries (w/ your I-134 and income qualifications) will need to be addressed at a later point, when your approved petition makes its way to the US consulate in Budapest. Who knows what your situation will be like in a few months from now? Maybe you'll be able to prevail upon your parents/family to help you out by co-sponsoring, perhaps you will have gotten a raise at work, or even maybe won the lottery. wink.gif It is too much in advance for you to be worrying that your income shortage will cause your fiancee to not get her visa.

Good luck,
-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 05 February 2008 - 11:51 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2008-02-05 11:51:00