ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried without SSN?

what is EAD? I don't have a work permit yet... so if i want to apply 4 ssn now i gatta go with my Passport, K1 (I -94 it's still valid but till march 6th) but i don't have the marriage certificate they give us only something the called costumers copy and they said that they will mail us the rest that we can use 4 legal purpose within 6 weeks...and than my I-94 will b over and idk wut to do now i have to change my name and apply i guess but i'll recive this documents after 6 weeks. Do i need SSN to apply 4 the Green card ?


EAD is Employment Authorization Document (form I-765). You will need this card before you can legally work. You can apply for the EAD along with the green card, and Advance Parole (AP) as the cost were included in the AOS price increase in 2007.

No, you do not need the SSN to apply for the green card.
edp333MalePhilippines2010-02-04 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbankruptcy and k1/aos application
This thread has a lot of information in it and is worth the read: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=147943

It is about a Canadian thinking about filing bankruptcy, but much of the information would be relevant to your situation.
edp333MalePhilippines2010-02-03 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdazed and confused
Follow the guide smoahmad pointed you to and use the example forms to guide you in filling out the forms properly.

For the example forms you will need the I-129f, one G-325a for each of you, the cover letter, and letter of intent from both of you.

The example forms I-134 and the three DS forms are needed at the interview in Manila.
edp333MalePhilippines2010-02-15 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think i messed up!
The previous version of the G325a had pages 1,2,3,and 4. The latest version has only one page as per the paper work reduction act.
edp333MalePhilippines2010-08-04 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot making enough money :(
The answer is no. Whether you are applying for a K1, K3, or CR1 visa the Affidavit of Support is still 125% of the poverty level.

The co-sponsor doesn't have to be a relative so maybe this will open up some avenues for you two.
edp333MalePhilippines2010-10-01 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a problem?

Please guys, before you judge and accuse anyone of doing anything wrong and illegal.. You need to know that my fiance has been taking care of his nephew for years now. The kid does have parents but his dad barely ever sees him and his mom has the full custody BUT the kid is here pretty much most of the time and by here I mean my fiance mom's house where were staying. My fiance takes care of him, buys him clothes n food, watches him. He is here waaaay more than he is at his house with his mom. That is why my fiance claimed him every year he would have a job. But this year his nephew wasn't gonna be here all that much so my fiance wasn't planning on claiming him next year. My fiance makes enough for two people.. But would someone explain to me how is that a problem.. He makes enough for two.. So it was him and the nephew, two people..when he filed the taxes.. . Not three, I cant be counted since I don't even have the k1 visa yet...So this past year he provided for himself and the kid, and got me to America and took care of me here. So now idk what to do... I don't wanna be denied.. If we have to put the nephew down then we will, but first I need to know if we really have to, this isn't a fraud, I told u how it is. So would we have to put him down if he doesn't claim him next year? If we have to then that means he doesn't make enough for three people, so the option we got is getting a co sponsor? How does that work... I know his sister would do it. But how does that work... All a co sponsor gotta do is sign documents for me?

Are you currently living in the US of A? If you are, to do a K-1 visa you would need to be living in another country. The option If you are in the US and getting married is to do a concurrent I-130/I-485 adjustment of status, outlined here: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide2.

 

To address your sponsor/dependent questions. Go with the latest tax return you will use with your petition. Since today is tax day that will be the 2013 taxes. If he is not claiiming the nephew for 2013 then the 125% of poverty will be for 2. You are included because the Affidavit of Supportis for you. There may be questions by the USCIS why the nephew was claimed previously.

 

By signing the document (Affidavit of Support) the co-sponsor is committing to not letting you go on public aid. This means he/she will become financially liable if you receive government assistance like state aid.


edp333MalePhilippines2014-04-15 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent: Might have sent a bad cheque with I-129F/K-1 Application. What can we do?

Thanks, Hypnos. I guess there's no real way of telling how long it will take until they send it back, am I right?

You are correct, but looking at the Igor report the latest K1 petitions have been taking 6 to 7 days for a NOA1. An educated guess would be the package would be returned in 10 days.

 

My suggestion would be to contact the bank to see if they will honor the check. Ask why they did not issue new checks if the account number was changed? Then you fiance can ask what can be done to correct the situation.


edp333MalePhilippines2014-04-16 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone recommend a good Visa service for K1
I wouldn't recommend you wasting money to have someone help you with this process ... The whole process is very simple if you follow the directions and if you are unsure of something just post it here and you will get all of the answers ...

The only problem you may find on VJ is that some of the vets seems to have no patience and will make rude posts regarding when you ask what they consider "simple" or "stupid" questions ... But usually someone will come in behind them and explain things better ... The people here on VJ really are wonderful and our a fountain of information ... What better people to tell you how to file the packages then people who have already been through that phase of the process and can share their experiences ...

I was worried about this process and making sure I got all of the paperwork right ... But the people of VJ really made it easy for me ...
Waiting in VancouverMaleCanada2006-09-05 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresColor copies of american passport okay?
I sent my passport copies in color it will be fine. And I do agree with you it looks much nicer. good.gif
Cheryl & MedoFemaleEgypt2007-10-12 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressent I-129f package!!

i sent out my package today, wow that was stressful but at least we are on our way now!!!



Congratulations !!! Best Wishes !!!!!!
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-02-02 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong ZIP+4 code for I-129F filing (California)

I did a quick forum search and didn't see any matching posts, but I would find it hard to believe I'm the first to notice this.

On the USCIS page, "Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)" at this URL:

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

It shows the California address as:

California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130

This is actually wrong. The ZIP+4 should be 92607-1013.

I assume packages sent to the listed ZIP will still get there, but I'm wondering if anyone else experienced any delays as a result...


Hey Salsa,
That is where I sent our petition ( 0130 ) and they got it in 2 days no problems......... and I am close to Chicago so I would think we are talking similar timeframes.
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-02-09 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotal fees for K1 just to get here

Any ideas when that 'lovely' change is supposed to be applied to all those who are waiting for NOA2 and interviews? Do you think they will seriously rise it to $350??? :o



Hey Guys !

I went to the site and read the " Proposed Rule Making " ... anytime they propose a change, they have to have a public comment period. In this case it was for 60 days. If I remember correctly they made the proposal about 14 December 2009 .... so I think that puts the end of the comment period about the first week in February ( like now ) In the proposal they stated to be implemented " as soon as possible " after the period ..... soooo I am thinking shortly it is going to be $350 :crying:
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-02-01 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnexpected Worries About K-1Visa Rejection

Dear all,

I know this might be totally silly to you,but is there a chance to get a visa rejection only because my fiance and I met only 2 times in 2009. I work for an airline and today I found out that I am laid off. We still have a chance to meet in Canada or Europe, and I can have discounted but stand-by tickets for Air Canada for example to fly to meet Scotty in Vancouver, but from the 1st May I won't have that chance anymore. Scotty has some sort of 50-50 chances of being laid off too, so I don't want to risk his job especially because we have not obtained our NOA2.

Can a CO possibly tell us his/her decision is negative simply because we met for the last time in Nov,2009? Scotty thinks that according to information in I-129F it is written we MUST meet at least twice, so we are on a safe side, but I am freaked out that stubborn Moscow CO might say no to me!

What are our chances? Any advice is appreciated!


Hey Irina !!

Not to worry .... as others have said ...... you only have to have met once in the previous 2 years. :star:

Mark
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-02-24 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 received a month earlier than expected...

We just got the email today, still haven't gotten the letter. This is good news but it threw us for a loop. We got approved in less than 2 months. Is that normal?

Now what do we need to do? I basically know what we need to do, but is there anything not explained in the instructions that they're going to send me that I should know?

When should I call the NVC?

Thanks! I'm so happy!


Wow! Congrats !!! :dance:
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-02-24 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid New Visa Fee's take effect yet?

Rest assured that the interview fee will not increase until the day before my fiancee's interview.... :angry: LOL.

Alan


:rofl: EXACTLY what I was thinking Alan !!!!!!!!!!!!!
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-03-06 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid New Visa Fee's take effect yet?
was wondering the same thing.
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-03-06 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational Visa Center

Yay...! Got through to NVC just now ...and used a non-ATT landline... :whistle: Got through on the first try....really seems easier if you wait till after hours to call....the person I spoke to was really nice and pleasant... and I even joked around about my petition only taking 41 days... she said, who did you pay off as CSC... :lol: but anyway..she gave me my MNL # and said they send actions to each consulate once a week....and she said she couldn't say if mine would be on this week or next week's batch. But seems like things are moving...and I should get a letter and email when my petition is sent to the embassy. :thumbs:


Hey Johnny ! WOW !!! Congrats !!! :thumbs:

They still say they have not rcv'd mine yet ! :o
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-03-15 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNational Visa Center

I have two general questions about the NVC that I'm sure will be answered for me automatically if I would just remain patient -- but I'm not!

  • How do you know when the NVC has received your packet? My case is being handled by a lawyer, so I'm receiving "courtesy copies" and not originals. Will I receive something from the NVC to let me know they've received my application?
  • When I do receive something from the NVC, is this when I will find out when the interview is? Does the NVC make the interview dates or does the specific country's Embassy?

I received my NOA 2 approval on March 1 so I'm sure I'll be receiving something soon (probably today in the mail when I get home from work!) but I'm just anxious. Sorry about that!


Congrats Sicaria !

You can also call NVC @ 603-334-0700. They are EXTREMELY busy so the best time to call is early morning ( they start answering the phone at 7:30 am EST ) or late night ( they stop answering at 11:40 pm EST ) Have your receipt number ready when you get thru ( WAC # )
I understand about being anxious ! My NOA2 was approved on 4 March and on the USCIS website I had a "touch" on 8 March ( I am thinking it is when it was sent to NVC ). So I thought it couldn't hurt to try and call last Friday night....... got thru after 49 minutes on hold .... and they said they had not rcv'd it yet. Tried again this morning ( EARLY ) and was on hold 5 minutes ..... still not in the system :( I keep telling myself I won't call again until this Friday ....... but Wednesday IS just around the corner ! :whistle:
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-03-15 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A help! can't remember my ex wife's birthdate

hi everyone!

wish you can help me.

im filling out my G325a form and i am stumped on the item that asks for prevoius wife's birthdate and marriage date.

i HONESTLY CAN NOT REMEMBER her birthdate and the date we were married (10 yrs ago) and i cant go forward with my appication.

is it ok if i just answer the item as "FORGOTTEN" ? will this have a bad effect on our application?

would u know if there's an office or a number i can inquire of my ex wife's birthdate and date of my previous marriage?

thanks, really appreciate it.


Hey Timotheus !

I think unknown will work .. or as I put on mine month, year and a question mark for day ..... and Yes Johnny ... couldn't remember it then or now !! :lol:
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-03-23 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3-4 from US embassy in Moscow p1
[quote name='jplusn' date='10 May 2010 - 03:26 AM' timestamp='1273479988' post='3926603']
Part 4



Hey JP

Thanks for posting this ...... when did you receive the packet ?

My Olga has not received hers yet ... and our interview is 11 June. I know you do not really need it ( you can get everything needed from the embassy website ) but she would feel better if she had the packet. I did see that the letter itself says " bring it with you to the interview "
bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-05-10 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOther Forms to Fill out After NOA2

After receiving NOA2 the guideline from here http://www.visajourn...ontent/k1forms. What I don't understand is:

1) Who fills out the 156 and 156K form? Should it be the petitioner or beneficiary?
2) Are the forms from the link the forms that the embassy will send out to the beneficiary?

Thank you.


Go to the embassy website at http://moscow.usembassy.gov click the visa tab and then look for Fiance visas ( I think it is under the Immigrant visa tab ) That will give you everything that Moscow needs. Some of the required paperwork is embassy specific. The site also has a list of Panel Physicians and clinics for the medical ( actually there are only 2 ).

Good Luck !!!! :thumbs:

Oh ! and receiving packet 3 is kind of hit and miss with Moscow. I have read that some have received it and many others have not. Olga has not received hers, but everything you need is listed on the site.

Edited by bainbridge558, 22 May 2010 - 07:44 AM.

bainbridge558MaleRussia2010-05-22 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGerman Fiance with her 9 year old daughter

She also has a 9year old daughter who will be coming with her.


You file for both your fiancee and her daughter on the I-129F.

Do I file the I129F form and marry her within 90 days when she gets here?


It's a bit more complicated than that. You file the I-129F for her and her daughter, if it's approved it goes to Germany, they will contact her for a medical for her and daughter, she gets police certificates, fills out a visa application for her and her daughter, attends an interview, if approved they come w/in 6 months of approval and you must get married within 90 days.

how long thus the initial paper work take to be approved since I am planning on getting her daughter to school as soon as they get here so not to keep her home for a long time because of the school calendar year.


It's safe to say 6-8 months start to finish, barring no complications, delays, etc.

Your questions will be answered rather nicely here:

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

and here:

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

This link directly refers to both the K-1 (fiancee) and K-2 (her daughter).

http://www.visajourn...sa-outline.html

Edited by DukeOfYork, 29 March 2010 - 12:40 PM.

DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 I need to write how we met too?

However you will both have to provide statements of your intent to marry when you reach the US.


I would include one for the I-129F package. There's no need to get an RFE for leaving that out. Be sure to sign and date it.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-30 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourism Visa Question
@JohnnyQuest: I can appreciate your desire to be together for 6 months uninterrupted. However, most of us who have gone through or are going through the K-1 process all have had to spend time away from our fiance(e)s. The I-129F application asks if your fiance is currently in the US and if so, when the required date of departure is on her I-94.

If she just comes in on the VWP, chances are she will get right in with no trouble at all. Just be sure she doesn't overstay her time and goes back within 90 days. You can always start the process while she's here, but as others have said, she has things she will have to do back home. You can prepare for your I129F packet before she gets here by having her get certified copies of her birth certificate [it has to be the long form with both parents' name on it], divorce decree(s) if applicable, etc.

Read the wiki for a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the I-129F.

http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you send in the petition?
FedEx 2 Day Air envelope. I put the packet in their flimsy envelope and then fit it in the sturdier cardboard envelope. It got there the next day. I was told by a vendor here at work that even if you ship something for 2 day, if the recipient receives a large volume from FedEx, they'll just put it on the same overnight shipment as the next day airs. I took his advice and he was correct.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures to send with K-1 Visa
We did 6-8, I wrote out who was in each photo with the date. Try to get some with family in them too.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-31 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInclusion of I-129F Cover Letter and Check
I hole punched everything and paperclipped the check and small envelope containing our passport sized photos.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight transfer in US while waiting on K1

I wouldn't risk it with an answer like that that could get me in trouble.


It was technically a true statement. If the POE officer wanted more info, she had a letter from work, her itinerary and would have given more info.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-30 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight transfer in US while waiting on K1
IF the K-1 even shows up when her passport is swiped, any POE officer with common sense will she that she is moving on to a flight to Japan. Besides, it's not illegal for her to visit even while the process is ongoing.

Still yes, it's better to be prepared for anything and be cautious (but not the the point of utter anxiety and neverousness).
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight transfer in US while waiting on K1
My fiancee just visited for 10 days from England through ORD. She was asked why she was here, she said to visit friends, they didn't ask her anything about the K-1, stamped her passport and waved her through. I doubt you'll run into trouble.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnplanned Event During K1 visa process
The pregnancy would come to light at the medical as she wouldn't be able to have an x-ray while pregnant.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-11 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeginning my journey
Why not do the K-1 visa, get married in a civil ceremony here and once you've applied for advanced parole or she gets her green card, go back to Indonesia and do the ceremony there? That's (sort of) what my fiancee and I are doing.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I'm ready to mail my packet...
The immigration attorney who reviewed my packet (free consult!) told me she had just gotten an email from USCIS the day before saying they still needed four each.

I mailed four signed/dated copies each [8 total]. Since the rules are unclear, I'd send the four each. It's faster for them to pitch the extra copies than for them to send you an RFE.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-29 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSPS or FEDEX???
I used Fed Ex 2 Day Air, got to California Service Center from Illinois in 1 day.
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-29 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat the US considers "having met"
Can the two conversations/topics be split? Italy/Philippines?
DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-09 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f/Question 18 confusion
I gave a run down from the beginning to the present all one one page.

P.S. Out of curiousity, what part of Spain is your SO from? I lived in Valladolid for two years and visit quite often. I hope one day to move back.

Edited by DukeOfYork, 13 August 2010 - 03:03 PM.

DukeOfYorkMaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-13 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I take K-1 application forms while visiting my finacee?
Completely agree with Sanyata. Take three copies of the !-129F, and the G325 that will be about her, for her to sign. Also, as I'm sure you noticed, there are small parts of each of those forms that she will need to write the answers also in Chinese (native language)! Best Wishes, I have visited my fiancee in China three times now. We are waiting for her interview appointment, but just checking hypothetical flight dates in late July and in August (when the interview will probably be set), I noticed the same thing that someone recently commented on - flight fees are much higher now!
stevo222MaleChina2012-05-17 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be worried??
It took me 9 days in December to get my NOA1, and going back and looking, I notice the e-mail notification was sent a day later than the notice day that was printed on the NOA1 document I got in the mail. Maybe in the next day, or few.
stevo222MaleChina2012-05-30 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC lost my case
I got my NOA2 approval on May 9, and NVC still has not assigned me a case number either (so I am at almost a month waiting for my case number). The person on the phone said they recently fell behind in May, that there was a large influx of new cases from USCIS, and to keep calling them back. So hopefully you, and I, get that case number in a few days.
stevo222MaleChina2012-06-06 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f approved waiting for NVC
I recieved my NOA2 on May 9. I started calling NVC after two weeks went by. This past Friday, June 8, I called and said that a month had gone by now, and they still had nothing to tell me. The person then gave me an e-mail address to send in a request about my case. The e-mail address is nvcresearch@state.gov., they said include a scan of my NOA2 notice, which I did. I did get an automated reply when I sent the e-mail, that they received my e-mail. So now I will see what that does for me. I'm hoping that they are just taking a month or more to get to all the new K1 cases right now. I remember that one of my earlier calls, they did say there was a large influx of cases from USCIS in May..... good luck to all of us waiting .... I almost feel like requesting the leaders of this community take out their wording about "Things move faster now, welcome to the Department of Stete" in the K1 Guide :rofl: .....about this stage...


stevo222MaleChina2012-06-10 17:52:00