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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum age to be approved for visa
The OP asked about minimum age for a visa, not for marriage. We need more information before we can offer a comprehensive response to the original question.

If the question is the minimum legal age to get married, that differs from US state to state, and even from country to country. For the purposes of getting a visa to the US, on your own (not piggy-backing on someone else's visa like a K-2 or K-3) I believe the legal minimum age is 18.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-03-29 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum age to be approved for visa

Is there a minimum age to be approved for a visa, or just the standard age 18?


Not sure what you mean by this question. You can be under 18 and be approved for a visa, for example the K-2 or the K-4 visa, which is given to underage (under the age of 18) children of K-1 or K-3 visa holding adults.
Otherwise, for a K-1 I believe you have to be at least 18 years of age.
Someone will come along and correct me if I am wrong, though.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-03-29 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's next?

I finally got my NOA1, last March 26, 2006.
Now, what should I start to prepare while waiting for NOA2.
Do I have to start my Affidavit of Support? What else should I start preparing?

Thanks


You may also want to inquire how long it takes in your fiancee's country to get the police report. In some countries it can take a couple of months, so that could be something to plan to do during the NOA2 wait. Also, a police report must be obtained from every country she has lived in for more than 1 year (or is it 6 months? I can't remember exactly), so if your fiancee has lived anywhere else other than the Phillipines, you may want to check into the procedures in obtaining that.

During this waiting period you just want to make sure that all documentary proof is obtained, or on the way to be obtained....continue compiling and gathering "proof of continuing relationship" and wait for the NOA2. By all accounts things move much faster after your petition is approved and moves to NVC and the consulate. You don't want to be caught unprepared and have to endure further delay because you need a document for the interview and you find out it takes 4-5 months to obtain.
Good luck your journey! :)
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-03-30 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting to get worried...
I believe K-1's are not entered in the NVC's electronic database, so you would get an "invalid number" when you try the automated phone system. You need to speak w/ a live operator to get an update on your case. I can't offer any more advice since I'm not at that stage yet. Someone will come along and perhaps can give you more info. Hang in there! :)

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-03 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas anyone had this similar situation?

Hi Everyone,

I posted this same question on the Middle East forum, but noticed that there were some topics regarding Turkey, so I thought I would ask the same question on this thread.

My fiance is from Turkey and while I was gathering everything for our I-129F form, I have some complicated issues with his G-325A form.

While he was in the U.S., he overstayed his visa by 1 year 8 months. (He did leave on his own, no one from the government even approached him about leaving). To only complicate things more, while he was here, he got a driver's license, and he also worked (I am sure without an AED), but to even complicate things more (if that is at all possible) he paid Income Tax, mind you, he did not have a social security number.

So when he filled out his G-324A form and it asked for his address within the past 5 years, he only wrote his Turkish address. So we talked and it was decided that I should have his addresses in the U.S. with the dates. Now this is only going to show that he was here for almost 3 years. Then I was thinking when it asked for jobs within the last 5 years, we are probably going to have to put his U.S. jobs down since he went and paid Income Tax and the U.S. addresses show that he was here for almost 3 years and if they don't see any U.S. jobs listed that may be odd.

I am just so confused, very disheartened, and I feel that our case is hopeless. Has anyone had anything even slightly similar?

Thank you,

Wendy

How did your fiance pay Income Tax if he did not have a SS#?
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-03-21 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmet in person and ongoing relationship

on the i-129f form do i need to place this seperate on the cover sheet or can i just place proof of having met in the past two years and ongoing relationship, because for both things i see is pretting much asking for the same things phots and etc, so instead of me placing

- proof of having met in the last 2 years
- proof of ongoing relationship

cant i just place it like this

- proof of having met in the last 2 years , proof of ongoing relationship

since ispretty much the same thing


Are you asking in order to compile the documents for sending the petition to USCIS?
The initial filing of the I-129F does not require proof of ongoing relationship, it only requires proof of having met w/in the last two years. The proof of ongoing relationship is required at the consulate interview stage of things.

From the I-129F instructions:

7. What Documents Do You Need toProve That You Can Legally Marry?

Provide copies of evidence that you and your fiancé(e) have personally met within the last two years;or if you have never met within the last two years, provide a detailed explanation and evidence ofthe extreme hardship or customary, cultural or social practices that have prohibited your meeting; and

Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of hisor her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent; and

If either of you is of an age that requires special consent or permission for you to marry in the jurisdiction where your marriage will occur, give proof of that consent or permission; and

If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each priormarriage was legally terminated.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-07 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 still nothing

Hi


I have a question for you guys,we sent out our I129F pack on the 22 March 2007,it arrived at the service center on the 26 March 2007(we sent it certified thats why we know its there)

Now my question we still have not recieved an NOA1 and they have not even booked the 170 Dollars off our account yet. Now it is almost 3 weeks of us waiting.

What should be do? Call somebody or wait? Obviously we dont have a case number yet due to us not having the NOA1.

Should I be a little more patient? Anybody out there where it took a few weeks to hear back from them?????


:help:


Welcome aboard DakotaK1 - now what kind of journey would be complete without a lot of waiting? lol... The government doesn't want to disappoint us so.. ya.. little more patience probably will help.

Your case - filed to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) was forwarded to the California Service Center (CSC) so add a few more days because of that... so you're still on target.

If you paid with a check - and can view them on line (especially the back) - or can request a copy from your bank - look for your (of course see if it's been cashed) case number printed on the back - begins with three letters and a series of numbers.

If you're lucky - you can read these numbers (your receipt number) you can register at the USCIS website and sign up to receive email updates (which would be an eventual NOA2 hopefully) and also look to see if your petition is getting processed (aka Touched)..

Hang in there....welcome again..

~O


The OP states USCIS hasn't credited his check yet, so no case number to read off the back of the check....it is a longer wait than usual, but still within the time-frame. I mailed my petition off 2/16(to Texas, from where it was transferred to Cali) and my NOA1 was generated on 2/27. USCIS cashed my check on the 3rd, and I received the hard copy NOA1 sometime around 3rd or the 4th of March. So basically a 2-3 week wait.

If you haven't received anything by the end of this week, perhaps you can call USCIS customer service to see if they can assist you in locating your petition.

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-09 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!! Need some advice!!

Guides are guides and therefore merely suggestions (and maybe good ones at that) but not necessarily requirements....


You're right! But at consulates that are somewhat more nit-picky than others, isn't it best to include more evidence than less? I've read some stories here on how things are done at the consulate in Russia, and I saw that they diligently make sure to cross all T's and dot all I's....so if I was going through such a consulate, I'd make sure to be able to provide more at the interview. (In my case, I've been able to gleem precious little about my consulate's MO, so I'm will make sure to have as much documentation as possible, so as not to run the risk of any delay. ;) )

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-13 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2!! Need some advice!!

I need some advice!!!! I am at CSC, Moscow Embassy, recieved NOA1 March 9, they recieved petition 3/01. Looking at the immigration timelimes(CSC and Moscow embassy, 3 month and 6 month) I am HOPING for NOA2 email around May 28. (I know, dont hope too much!!) I am leaving for Russia May 31 -Aug 31 for 3 months and (hoping) that she will come home with me. (dont laugh). Anyway, do I need the NOA2 or copy for interview?? Or any other documents from CSC or NVC??? Ideally I would like to leave about a week or so after approval but tickects jump from 1150.00 May 31 to 2050.00 June 1st, plus I miss her dearly!!! Do I need to stay until approval???? I have prepared all documents(FED EX) for any RFE scenarios. I need some advice!!!!


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No, you do not need anything from CSC or NVC for the interview.... The only concern should be the issuance of a request for additional evidence (RFE) that you will need to reply to if one occurs...


I thought a copy of the NOA2 was needed for the interview....at least its in the guides here, to send a copy of the NOA2 to your fiance(e) along with the other necessary documentation. Is that not needed at all consulates then, only some of them?

I agree that an RFE would be of concern if the petitioner is out of the country...but if someone is checking the mail a response to the RFE could be generated in time, I think....it just may take a bit longer.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-13 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat "requesting additional evidence" mean?
An RFE is an RFE, regardless of whether one files for K-1 or K-3, no? ;) It means USCIS has found something "lacking" in your petition and they're requesting that you provide clarification. The e-mail notification merely tells you that you've received such a Request for Futher Evidence.

You will receive a letter in the mail, which will give you details on what further evidence they are requesting of you. There are a wide variety of reasons why you may be issued an RFE....from forgetting to sign any of the pages that require an original signature, to a request for further proof on any of the eligibilities necessary for your particular type of petition (whether it be K-1 or K-3). Wait for the letter in the mail, you'll have your instructions at that time. You may also want to check out the pinned thread at the top of the K-1 forum, for the Do's and Don't of RFE's, for further information.

As to whether an RFE delays the process, well it depends on how long it takes you to comply with the request. Gather the information requested and mail it back to them as soon as possible. A lot of people here have experienced that a NOA2 approval of the petition is issued very soon after USCIS receives your response.

Good luck!

P.S. I just read Yu&Dan's response to this same question in the K-3 forum.....yes, please fill in your timeline. It helps refine the statistics offered on this board. :)

-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 13 April 2007 - 07:40 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-13 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm a Canadian Citizen and he's a U.S. Citizen currently in Prison
Hi,

I just read through this thread, and I think perhaps your unique situation may warrant a consultation with a qualified immigration attorney to see which option is the best for your to pursue. As others have stated here....getting married is no problem, you can have the ceremony anywhere....it is your subsequent legal immigration to the US that will be a bit problematic, due to your SO's current status. I would recommend finding a competent immigration lawyer and presenting your questions to him/her.

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-17 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresletter of intent confusion

Also,
The example document indicates I put my address at the top ..... Just address and not my name too?

Your address on top serves as the letterhead of sorts. You can put your name also, but it does not need it, since you will sign your name at the bottom of the letter of intent. You may want to type your name at the bottom of the letter....and have your signature appear above your typed name....exactly like a business letter. Don't forget to have your fiance(e) do the same with his/her information on the letter and sign it. :)

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-18 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOut of curiousity about letter of intent

Well since you can't fire your lawyer this late in the game...just keep reading VJ, and make the lawyer work for his/her money. If you see something that doesn't look right....double check with info available on this site...and go back to your lawyer to make sure things are done correctly. Has this lawyer been hired for the complete process...i.e. the adjustment of status process too, for when your fiancee gets, you marry, and then adjust her status? If so, from what I understand that process is a little more detailed as far as paper-work goes,....so you may want to read the Guides available here to make sure all is done correctly when your time comes.

Good luck on your upcoming interview and I wish you visa success!

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NO...... He was not hired for adjustment of status, I am glad I did not pay for that as of now, but I am also scared "Shitless" that I am going to screw something up if I have to do it myself. I paid him 2,150 for taking us all the way through until visa in hand and filling out the paper work on co-sponsor.


Aw, blast it! Two thousand dollars to fill out some standard paperwork? Or is your lawyer offering some premium service like accompanying your fiancee personally to the interview, which may justify charging that amount of money. They say this part of the process, from filing to visa is easy. (If your case is not complicated by say a very large age difference, or a somewhat criminal record, etc.) I would just do the research of what is available on this site when you start the Adjustment Of Status and post any of your questions on the AOS section of VJ, you should be fine, I think. Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-19 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOut of curiousity about letter of intent
Well since you can't fire your lawyer this late in the game...just keep reading VJ, and make the lawyer work for his/her money. If you see something that doesn't look right....double check with info available on this site...and go back to your lawyer to make sure things are done correctly. Has this lawyer been hired for the complete process...i.e. the adjustment of status process too, for when your fiancee gets, you marry, and then adjust her status? If so, from what I understand that process is a little more detailed as far as paper-work goes,....so you may want to read the Guides available here to make sure all is done correctly when your time comes.

Good luck on your upcoming interview and I wish you visa success!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-18 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOut of curiousity about letter of intent

Hey Everyone,

I was reading a couple of post about letter of intent, and how both parties need to write one. I only wrote a letter of intent, my fiance never did. I am now on the waiting list in Dominican Republic and I have been for a few months now. So my quesiton is...... Is this going to cause a problem that he did not write a letter of intend???? My lawyer never asked me to have him do one, only me. As always, thank you for your responses, WJR.


Well poop...I just looked at your timeline...so I erased my whole long winded post. You got approved w/out the letter of intent, though it is stated in the instructions as being necessary for filing the I-129F. Congratulations!

You may want to make sure that updated letters of intent are available for your fiancee, one from you and one from her, for the interview....just in case. Good luck!

Edited by Paula&Minya, 18 April 2007 - 10:45 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-18 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCuban Beneficiary exempt from meeting w/in 2 years?

[b]My question is: Since there is a travel ban (even though he is of Cuban desent and could potentially legally be able to visit) and an embargo and a lot of other bs. Would/Could this in itself be enought qualify them exempt from the meeting w/in 2 years thing?
Anybody know of anyone who has been exempt for this reason?[/b


Extremely unlikely this would qualify since the USC could go to Cuba via Canada or Mexico.



Um, I'm not sure how that would work. So the USC is supposed to break the law in order to comply with the law? Not likely a wise way to go, is it?



Yes, not sure how that works...I read something on the State Dept.'s web site on needing a special license to be able to travel to Cuba, but I didn't quite understand the details or restrictions.
But my earlier suggestion for why a waiver would not work, I think is still valid. The Cuban citizen and the US citizen can meet up in a third country...not Cuba or US, take photos save receipts and then file the K-1 application.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-19 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCuban Beneficiary exempt from meeting w/in 2 years?

I am asking this for a friend of a friend. They are both 40 something he is CubanAmerican she is Cuban. They have not met in person only through photos, phone, and email. They are hoping to do a K-1 visa, but are worried about not having met personally.
I am not sure exactly why he cannot go to visit, if he dosen't have US residency, if he won't be able to apply to go legally for a while, maybe he no longer has immediate family there to qualify him to go legally, or financial hardship, or whatever..... I don't know.. That information is still unknown to me.


I just re-read your original post...and I'm a little confused. If the male Cuban American is not a US citizen, he cannot file a K-1 visa petition for his Cuban fiancee. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the petitoner has to be a US citizen...a permanent resident (green card holder) cannot use the K-1 to get their fiancee in the US.

If this is the case....the other questions you've posted are moot....if he is a USC, my response along w/ the others you've received are spot on. A waiver for the meeting w/in 2 years of filing i-129F is highly unlikely.

-P

Edited by Paula&Minya, 19 April 2007 - 10:34 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-19 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCuban Beneficiary exempt from meeting w/in 2 years?

I am asking this for a friend of a friend. They are both 40 something he is CubanAmerican she is Cuban. They have not met in person only through photos, phone, and email. They are hoping to do a K-1 visa, but are worried about not having met personally.
I am not sure exactly why he cannot go to visit, if he dosen't have US residency, if he won't be able to apply to go legally for a while, maybe he no longer has immediate family there to qualify him to go legally, or financial hardship, or whatever..... I don't know.. That information is still unknown to me.

My question is: Since there is a travel ban (even though he is of Cuban desent and could potentially legally be able to visit) and an embargo and a lot of other bs. Would/Could this in itself be enought qualify them exempt from the meeting w/in 2 years thing?
Anybody know of anyone who has been exempt for this reason?


I'm not sure of the answer to your question, but there is at least one VJ member here who is currently pursuing a K1 visa for her fiance who is in Cuba...and I think they've met w/in the last two years, meaning she has been in Cuba. I think her VJ name is revex05. Hopefully she'll see this question and pop in to answer you more clearly.
From what I understand, the exemption to the meeting w/in the last two years rule is only granted if the petitioner can prove that the meeting cannot occur due to cultural restrictions. A travel ban to Cuba may not be a strong enough reason to claim exemption to this rule because the Cuban citizen could perhaps get a visa to a third country, and the USC could then travel to that country and they could then meet....that's just what I've been able to understand when reading posts regarding exemption to the "meeting in person w/in last two years" requirement for the I-129F petition.

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Edited by Paula&Minya, 18 April 2007 - 09:18 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-18 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomeone please help

My fionce has an upcoming interview. Her mother has just recently also recieved a visa because her other daughter is a US citizen ( i forgot what they call that type of visa) my main concern though is that her mother did not recieve any brown envelope. I understand that in k-1 visas they do give a brown envelope that they must hand carry and give it to the immigration officer at the Point of entry. My question is that is this "brown" envelope only given to people issued certain types of visas like k-1 and k-3 or are they given to everybody that is coming to the USA for the first time on a new visa?

we are all panicing so if someone could please help i would appreciate it


Thankx in advance


The brown envelope is for the K-1 visa. It must stay sealed and will be opened by immigration at the POE (Port of Entry). Your fiance's mother was probably issued a tourist visa....and would not have the brown envelope. Calm down, nothing to worry about. Good luck on you upcoming interview! :thumbs:

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-19 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

so you guys mean that the visa can be denied because of not support requierment
so what if your wife lived with you in your home country about 2 years ago, and you know just one friend in us and he doens not make enough money to co-sponsor you , but you still have some money in your account ($20thousand ) and your wife's acount about($12 thousand) and you guys own a home (cost $250 thousandafter selling it) .
does that enough or de we need an other co-sponsor beside the other , if the consulate not satisfied with all that does it gives time to find some thing else or denies the case


You may want to post this question in the ME/NA (Middle East/North America) forum, there may be someone there with more specific information for you. Your question is a little unclear....are you the US citizen, or the beneficiary? Is the USC currently working, or relying only what is in the bank account? If you're saying wife, I'm assuming you're applying for an immigrant visa? This means that your income must be at 125% above the US poverty guidelines for the size of your household. (USC + immigrant spouse + any children or whoever will be living in the house)
For immigrant visas the guideline is pretty clear, and insufficient income/financial support can be a reason for visa denial.

Good luck!
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-21 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

Well said Rebecca, I wonder about this: Because of these vagueries, consulates tend to apply different meanings to the term 'income sufficiency'. And different consulates will tend to ask for different proof of that sufficiency.

If the guy does not like what you have presented, am I gonna get a chance to prove I got more? Should I send everything I got first, could be over kill, or wait and see? Confirming some of the assets could take along time, and then getting them to the other side of the planet.... When I can meet 100% on income alone, but not 125% without some cash in the bank It is cash. should do it using I-864's new x3. But? .........

Thks
Jeff


Again, I think the answer to this question depends on the Consulate, and how strictly they choose to apply the guidelines. While the K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa (that is why the I-134 is used) some consulates will still choose to apply immigrant visa standards to the income sufficiency issue. (They're thinking ahead, that the K-1 visa holder will have to adjust status very shortly anyways, so I'm thinking they want to make sure.)
If you are not sure of the process at your particular consulate (i.e. how stringently they are) I would send all you have. Better safe than sorry.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-21 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

I have a question. I have three daughters and only claim two on my taxes each year. All three of my girls live with me. Do I still count all of my girls, myself and my fiance? I plan on using a co-sponsor. But im a bit nervous because I really havent made that much in the last 2 yrs because I was a full time student and working part-time so my tax returns look really pathetic. My aunt who will co-sponsor makes about 50,000 a yr. How should I go about filling out the forms because ill have to do that REAL soon.
Thanks


I believe you would have to count each of your girls, because for the purposes of the Affidavit of Support, the CO's are looking for the size of your actual household...who is living with you. Are you not claiming your third daughter because she is older(making her own money) and thereby not your dependent as far as IRS is concerned?

If you use your aunt as co-sponsor, then I believe the total income (yours and your aunt's) would be looked at vis a vis the # of people in the total # in the household. (You + 3 daughters + fiance + aunt + uncle? + anyone else in aunt's household?)

As far as filling out the forms, two sets of I-134 forms are to be filled out. One with your financials, and the other with your aunt's.

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-20 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

So out of all that you just said is the answer to the question 100% or 125%?



I think what was being said is that if you are at or above 125% then you are already at or above the 100% so therefore no worry....


Thank you Fwaguy, that is the point I was trying to get across. There is no YES or NO answer to your question, Dorothy.....it is subject to interpretation.
I understand that there is a discrepancy in the financial requirements for the I-134 and the I-864, but since those beneficiaries that come here w/ the K-1 visa (for which the I-134 is used) will very soon be needing to prove even more stringently(at AOS filing when the I-864 is required) that they will not become a "public charge" why risk it?? Just make sure you're at 125% of the Poverty Guidelines from the beginning, and you'll have nothing to worry about.
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Edited by Paula&Minya, 20 April 2007 - 11:28 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-20 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

http://travel.state..../info_3182.html

Anyone want to take a stab at what they are up to here? 100% P.L. for I-134. Am confused

Thanks
J.


This is exactly what I was going to say. At the NVC site it says that K-1 petitioners on have to do 100% and it goes to 125% when you do a change of status. I have been wondering the same thing why people keep saying 125%.


I think it may said to be safe, rather than sorry later. The consulates can vary greatly on how they interpret the information provided to them at the time of the interview....and hey let's face it it is a Poverty Guideline. If you barely make the minimum to qualify you above being "poor" according to the US government...how can you propose to support another person to make sure they do not become a "public charge"? That is what the CO's are looking for in the financial documentation presented for a K-1 visa....they do not want to issue a visa to a person that is likely to become dependent on government aid once he/she gets to the US. If their petitioner barely makes enough $$ to be above the poverty guideline, the CO may think that by issuing a visa, thereby adding another member to this household (who will not work until they Adjust Status), they will strain the finances of the petitioner and both will become "public charges".
So the recommendation by VJ is given to avoid problems, and it is sound advice.....at least that is how I see it. :thumbs:
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-20 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures125% above Poverty Line?

I would like to know the amount classified as above 125% poverty line for someone that has 2 kids and lives in Vermont, US in order to file K-1 petition. How much do I have to show that is 125% above the poverty line, I have two kids and I live in Vermont.
Thank you


I would like to know what's wrong w/ Google and doing a little math? ;)
125% over the 2007 Federal Poverty Guidelines s with a 4 person household (you + 2 kids + your fiancee) you have to have an income (and assets if applicable) valued at $25,813.00

Here's the link to the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Your income must equal 125% of what is listed there for your household size. (Count the intending immigrant in the size of household). These poverty guideline figures are the same for the continental US, what state you live in does not matter.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-19 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy NOA: not touched?

Thanks so much, that link clearly explains it, but too bad there is no date yet on the table where the case number, email, last update, ect..table. But I guess is just patience. Thanks for the help!


So you've created an account on USCIS's page, put in your case number from your NOA1, and there is no date at all displayed under "Last Updated"? There should be a date displayed there, usually this date is one or two days from the date on your NOA1 letter you. (This is probably the "touch" that happens when USCIS cashes your check.) The situation with "touches" is quite tricky, because some members will have a few touches throughout the processing time for their case, others have reported no "touches" at all until they receive their approval.....so it is not a 100% accurate method of tracking progress on your case.

If there is no date displayed in your USCIS account page, upon log in to the system....you may want to give the customer service a call to make sure your application is in their system. It sounds unusual that there be no date displayed online at all.....especially since you already have your receipt letter (NOA1) from USCIS which has the date on it....at least that date should be displayed on the web-page when you log in.

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-15 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy NOA: not touched?

I've recieved my NOA 1 on April 3rd. I've signed up on the USCIS for email updates. I've seen that some VJ member's timelines and mostly their NOA were "touched" a couple of days after recieving it. Its been almost 2 wks since I got mine but so far no "touched" messages have arrived. :crying:

So how does that work? Does it actually says "touched" on the status or VJ members just put it like that or is it official message from the USCIS dept...


If you do a search through the multitude of posts here, you will find several detailed explanation for your question. Please click on this link, which is the General Guides and Info, the pinned thread at the top of this very forum you posted your question in. If you scroll down a little, you will see an explanation of what "Touched" means, and how to find out if your petition was touched.

http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=300

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-15 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures/Blogs for 129F

Sorry I have just one more quick question.

Should we submit photos and blog entries for the I-129F?

This ends all my questions and I thank everyone for the help!

-Dawn


Photos, yes...blog entries, not sure, why you would need to submit. Your "evidence" (what you submit) needs to support the fact that you have met your fiance w/in the last two years of the date you file your petition.

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-24 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129-F Questions

I have posted questions a couple places and through this forum found some answers but I still have a few.

I am a US. Citizen and my Fiance is Irish.

1) I am currently living in London as a postgrad student. Should I list my address as my UK temporary address or my US address? This leads to the G-325, should I list my UK address as temp with explanation page and my Perm US address below it again with an explanation page?

2) If I can't find my grandmother's information (I am the only living on that side of the family) is that ok?

3) Documentation: Should we have friends and family write letters of support and should they be witnessed by a solicitor?

4) Our letters of Original statement should this be witnessed by a solicitor?

Thank you sooooo much for help!
-Dawn


1. Your "permanent" address, I believe needs to be one in the US, where USCIS can send correspondence. On the G-325, you need to list all addresses you have lived at, as per instructions. You do not need to attach explanations beyond what is requested on the form (i.e. the address, and the dates during which you have resided in those places.) If you have resided at your UK address for more than a year, you need to list it under "Applicant's last address outside the US for more than a year". For an example please see the Guides for K-1 visa petition. (Make sure that bot you and your fiance fill out a G-325A, AND that you both fill out all 4 pages of the document and have your original signature on the copy you submit to USCIS. The form is 4 pages long, all pages need to be filled out, regardless of the fact that the exact same info goes on all 4 pages. USCIS uses all 4 copies of the form during different stages of the application process.)

2. I don't understand, the form does not ask for your grandmother's information....only your mother and father's. List as much information as you know....try to ask relatives who may know to see if you can come up w/ the pertinent information.

3. Documentation at this stage (meeting the requirements of the I-129F petition) needs to be focused on proving that you have met your fiance w/in the last two years. Your passport stamps showing entry into your fiance's country, plane ticket stubs, receipts of purchases in your fiance's city, credit card statements, and photos are all examples of evidence that can be submitted. The letters of support from friends an family are not necessarily needed at this stage....nor do they need to be notarized.

4. Your original statements (both you and your fiance need to write a statement and sign it) do not need to be witnessed by a solicitor....they just need to have your original signature on the letter.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-04-24 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRequest for expedite while waiting for NOA 2

May fiance just got an order from his commander to be deployed in Iraq early next year. Can we request for K1 expedite though we are already waiting for our NOA 2? (We got our NOA1 late January of this year).

We need your opinions! Thanks.


I don't know, but I don't think orders to deplyoment "early next year" will qualify as a reason to expedite. There's another member here, (hmm1 - i believe is the username, fiancee is from Korea) w/ a late February NOA1 who is in the same situation, and I believe his request to expedite was denied because it was not considered a pressing enough reason. I think he also had congressional involvement to see if it would help. Check out his posts....I think I remember seeing something to this effect. W/ a K-1 there are very few reasons that they would consider as valid in order to expedite....basically only if it is a life or death matter....and very few can prove that if they don't get to see each other sooner they will die. I know many of us feel that way....but in reality it is just not the case. ;) Hang in there, good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-01 02:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPriority date

Hello everyone,
Anybody got a priority date in their receipt notice (NOA1)?
Mine left blank. Does it mean that they will proccess my case whenever they want?
I'm a bit worried. :innocent:
Thanks for your feedback.


In essence...yes, they will process your case whenever they want or when your case file comes up for processing. They process petitions in the order they were received. :) Yours is at the California Service Center, and w/ your NOA1 date of late March, you have a little longer to wait. Currently they are approving mostly January and some early February filers. Try not to worry...you'll get your turn, its just that you must wait a little longer. Good luck! :thumbs:

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Edited by Paula&Minya, 04 May 2007 - 11:30 PM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-04 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 fees
Not sure what you mean by this. The only cost that is "universal" so to speak is the cost to file the actual petition, which is $170. The rest of the costs...you may want to check the website of the US Embassy/Consulate in your country/city. The K-1 visa is $100 USD (or foreign equivalent) and the cost of the medical varies....I think its anywhere between $50-100 USD. The rest of the costs associated w/ the process depend on your particular case. These are, but not limited to, requesting documentation(costs associated w/ it), passport photos, copies, translations(if applicable)....so I don't know that there can be a comprehensive itemized list of costs, because it differs from person to person.

Good luck!

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-05 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take 2 get ur NO2

When counting is it working days only? or does include weekends?


The numbers you'll see on the timelines here on VJ include work and weekend days.
Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-04 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstolen passport

well its a dutch one, but i live here. no visas in there. i know to go to the dutch embassy here and all that, but how to get the new info to the USCIS. i guess thomas can call them and maybe mail them a copy.

ta for answers!


Why would your Dutch passport(aka the beneficiarie's passport) have anything to do w/ USCIS? You've just recently sent off your I-129F petition. Your passport, as the beneficiary, does not become necessary until you go for your interview....so I'm not sure why you want to contact USCIS....unless maybe you sent in pages from your passport showing entry/exit stamps to prove meeting? If so, that will still stand, you cannot mail USCIS 'additional' information unless asked for it. I hope you have a full copy of what you mailed in, even better if you have a full copy of your old passport. Get a new passport through the Dutch embassy in the UK and make sure to keep a copy of all documentation relating to having to replace it due to theft. You can just take your new passport to the interview, and your K-1 visa will be stamped into it...and if questioned, you can show proof of having had to replace it because it was stolen.

Good luck! :thumbs:

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-05 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

If she is living in the USA undocumented, can't she just drive back over the Mexican border? How will they know that she was ever in the US?


1) Because you swear that you are telling the truth under penalties of perjury, fines and/or imprisonment on the forms and you are under oath at the interview. If the beneficiary lies and it is discovered, they will be charged with misrepresentation which is a difficult charge to overcome. (Read the thread about the beneficiary who lied about her previous visa overstay and now is facing misrepresentation and the need for a waiver that may not be approved. That would mean no visa, ever).

2) Because it would be impossible to prove that she was in Mexico for all that time through rent receipts, paystubs, phone bills, etc. and it's not unreasonable for them to ask for this kind of proof.

3) Because they are going through the process of legalizing her status and getting her a legal visa. They surely don't want to take any risks or do anything (else) that is illegal when they have one chance to make everything right.

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Not to mention that its NOT that easy, after having lived here for any significant amount of time, (regardless of whether it was legal or not) to just up and drive back over the Mexican border as if the past 'however long' of one's life did not exist. :blink:

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-07 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

The law provides a clear option to legalize the status of spouses or fiances of USCs who have visa ineligibilities. It's a long and difficult process but it's not as bad as "jumping through serious hoops". He files the I-129F petition just like everyone else. It will be approved just like everyone else. When she interviews in Ciudad Juarez she will be denied because illegal presence is a visa ineligibility. According to the law, she will have the right to file a waiver. If approved, she will get her visa. In fact with Mexico's new pilot program she will be approved in a day or two because her fiance's medical condition clearly proves that he will suffer extreme hardship, as the law requires, if her visa is denied and he has no option but to move to Mexico.

bobylupe, best of luck.


You're right, completely. What I meant by the 'serious hoops' referred to just that...the whole waiver procedure. Given the fact that the OP hasn't yet filed, and he's looking at options for expedited processing, I got the feeling he is wanting the speediest resolution. (But then....don't we all?! :blush: ) I just wanted to convey that the situation the OP and his SO have is not as simple, and they will have some extra steps to take before their 'journey' ends. :)

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Edited by Paula&Minya, 05 May 2007 - 11:40 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-05 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?
I tried to edit my original post, but couldn't....hence the double post. :blush:

To answer your initial question regarding expedited processing....I think that is the least of your worries. You are looking at 'jumping through some serious hoops' in order to legalize the status of your loved one. The fact is, she has been living here undocumented for a significant amount of time. That is the hurdle you will have to overcome. Again, please look into consulting with an immigration attorney, and one that specializes is such cases.

Good luck, again! :thumbs:

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-05 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f special processing?

Ok, fake SS#'s and ID's are used by 99% of illegal aliens. They need them to get jobs. And yes, I hope my cancer is cured, however I need further surgery this summer. PO Boxes in my area are common-place since it is very rural and there is no postal delivery. I am not hiding anything. As far as following the laws, my fiance has no arrest record, or even a traffic violation. She pays her taxes and has worked every single day since she came here over 7 years ago. Her only violation is coming here illegally and falling in love with me. I think that this is what this website is all about - Compassion.


The only problem is, that having been here illegaly for as long as you say she has been, you may encounter a difficult time at the visa interview stage...or if you marry here and try to Adjust Status. How did your fiance come here to begin w/ on a legal visa, or crossed the border illegally? If on a legal visa, it means she has a significant "overstay," and that may mean she is banned from re-entering for a significant time (10 years maybe?). I'm not sure what happens if she came here illegally and has been living here as such for all this time.
You may really need to seek a qualified immigration attorney to answer your questions. Good luck!

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Edited by Paula&Minya, 05 May 2007 - 11:00 AM.

Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-05 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling Package with copy of passport

The reason I was asking is because my passport expires next year, so I wanted to make sure that it would be sufficient to send in as a required document.


Think about the evidence your're providing, in the context of what you are trying to prove or achieve. If, for example, you are proving your US citizenship (as is the case w/ you) the fact that you've had the passport a significant amount of time, only goes to strengthen that and you are assured that USCIS will be able to verify your citizenship based on the passport you've provided. (If it was a newly issued passport, perhaps USCIS would maybe request further proof and issue an RFE for your to provide your certificate of naturalization, or birth certificate if you're a USC)
But...if you were the beneficiary, for another example, and going for a visa to be stamped in your passport, then it would be logical to want to make sure that the passport has a good amount of validity left on it, so that it doesn't expire in the middle of the process.
Makes sense? :)

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-07 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling Package with copy of passport

When filing the package it states that you can send a complete copy of your passport if it has a validity of 5 years. Regarding the term "validity", does this mean that you need to have had your passport for 5 years, or does this mean you need 5 more years left on your passport before it expires?



In this case its actually both! ;)
Most US passports are issued w/ a validity of 10 years, so if you've had it for 5 years, it will still be valid for 5 years. :P

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Minya's wifeMaleHungary2007-05-07 10:50:00