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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

What if you have a boarding pass to a different city than your fiancee lives in? It's rather hard to get a flight to Boondockyville, Idaho.

A different city is OK, the main thing is the COUNTRY. I landed in a city a good 12 hours bus journey from where my fiance lived, and had no problem. :yes:


LOL yeah, I could see a different country being a problem.

Twice I flew to Chicago and took the bus down to South Bend to meet my fiancee. We then went to her town. We explained this in the I-129F and it was approved. That's why I wondered what this was all about. I'm glad you had no problem too. :thumbs:
JoeCanukMaleCanada2007-06-14 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List


Last time I only sent in my itinerary because I was in the U.S while we sent out the packet but this time I will send the Boardingpasses as well...because I flew already back home, before I din't had my boarding passes...do you have any other idea what we should send??


Thank you so much for your help!!!
Nina


The itinerary definitely won't be enough. Anyone can produce an itinerary without having done any travel at all. Boarding passes are very good proof given they are difficult to fake and actually proves that you traveled.

Primary evidence:
Exit/entry visa stamps, airline ticket boarding passes, hotel receipts, ATM withdrawals in the subject country/city, apartment leases in both names, utility bills, etc. (for those that have lived together) are irrefutable as primary evidence.

Secondary evidence:
Photos, bus tickets, engagement ring receipts, affidavits from family/friends may be used to supplement weak primary evidence if the primary evidence can not stand alone on its own merits.


Not at all. I was asking basically if you sent any record of purchase of the ticket. Also did you print anything out showing the itinerary. Just trying to offer up some suggestions.


and my passport entry stamps and so forth, so I'll be adding those, as well.

Thanks! I appreciate your thoughts.


This is very good evidence but remember that if you traveled to someplace other than where your fiance(e) lives, say someplace in between e.g. a different city, a third country whereby it is clear you were there but it's not clear that your S.O. was also there at the same time, then all the passport entry /exit stamps and airline boarding passes in the world won't make your case.

I'm not sure if this situation applies to you but if it does be sure to prove somehow that both of you were there, wherever "there" might have been, at the same time.

It is probably best to explain your evidence piece by piece on a separate piece of paper, particularly if your travels were difficult to understand.

P.S. The affidavits from family/friends can't hurt as well as an explanation from you that you stayed with him/her and did not use hotels, etc.


What if you have a boarding pass to a different city than your fiancee lives in? It's rather hard to get a flight to Boondockyville, Idaho.
JoeCanukMaleCanada2007-06-13 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich center?
All the best, I sent our pkg last nonth and is at California too. Been a bit over 1 month since the NOA1 received.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-11-28 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long Before Filing
Like L & S said, you meet 1 of the major requirements of physically meeting within the last 2 years. But when filling out the paperwork, explaining how you met the year before and started conversations back and forth with show how the relationship began and how it got to this point during the last trip. If you are sure, I don't see any reason on waiting to apply for the visa. All the best with the process.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-11-30 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI797C , steps
Read the guides so you know what to fill out and send to the fiancée once you receive the NOA2. Have a lot of patience since it will be months before you get a reply and stay positive for the both of you. I will say the last 2 months seem more like 6 months since I got my NOA1 and I still have another 3 - 4 months to wait. But all good things take time and they do not come easy. Congrats on starting your journey.

Edited by Greg n Veronica, 12 December 2012 - 09:30 AM.

Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-12 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDecember filer
If they accept the application (NOA1) they will then cash the check and forward the application to the appropriate service center.

And then the waiting game begins.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-13 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 now what?
Congrats L & S! All the best with the next part of this process.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-14 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
Try looking here:

My link
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-19 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Filed k1 in November 2012 (Vermont processing center) What can I expect?

Not a chance. You go visit her......with the petition she is now a bigger immigrant risk.

Denied for same a few months ago....nothing has changed and with the petition, that doesn't change anything except make her intent to immigrate more pronounced. Sr, you gotta wait, like many of us did.


I guess I think differently and don't understand why they would believe someone that has filed for a K1 Visa would be a bigger risk not to come back from a visit to thier fiancee. For I would think those individuals are more likely to return to finish the process of the medical/interview so they may come to the US to be with thier loved one long term. But that is my way of thinking.

Edited by Greg n Veronica, 13 December 2012 - 07:32 AM.

Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-13 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresw2's are ok? or we need 1040 tax forms?
My link

Or go to this link. Had mine within 10 days from day of requesting it.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-24 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fees?

Yes , it will be visa fees X 2.


Thanks LJ. Found it on one of the links supplied above too.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-31 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fees?

Greg, please read this web site information again, I saw nothing that says a Finance petition is 240, I did see a filing fee of $340.00.

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


LJ,

My title was Manila Embassy and thus I am not talking about the fee to start the K1 process here in the US but the Embassy fee for the interview appt part of the process. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused you.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-31 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fees?
On the embassy website I found this:

Applicants for K visas on the other hand, pay a US$240 nonimmigrant visa application fee. The application fee for nonimmigrant visas must be paid prior to scheduling a visa interview appointment.

My question is the fee per person? I have my fiancee and her 18 y/o son, so would we pay $240 or $480? Medical is simple, they state fee is per person. Thanks for any assistance someone can supply me with this question. I know I have plenty of time but working on budgeting all the different costs now.

Happy New Years everyone.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-31 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax Return with I129F package?
The lawyer could possibly be insuring that your fiancee met the minimum income requirement for the embassy portion of the process and if she didn't to let you all know that up front before starting the process. Sounds like he/she is one that is proactive and not reactive is all.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2012-12-31 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK 1 and March interview and taxes 2012
Besides 2011, 2010 & 2009 transscripts, I am including my 2012 W2s to be on the safe side along with a few Leave & Earning Statements from 2013. May be over kill but rather have extra than not enough.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-01-13 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmanila embassy applicants help! what happened to my interview?
Whoooo Hoooooo! Next stop, flight to the USA and your fiancee. Have a safe flight and congrats!
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-01-28 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAugust 31st Wedding
Very sorry to say that there is a very big probability that you won't make it for that wedding date. When you do make it here are you going to be in Indianapolis? If so, welcome to the area.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-01-29 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn the US with K1 Visa - Getting married by March - What's the best thing to do for now?
SSN Info


SSN Guide info
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-01-31 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn the US with K1 Visa - Getting married by March - What's the best thing to do for now?
AOS guide

All the best and looking forward to that day for Veronica and I.

Tips

Edited by Greg n Veronica, 31 January 2013 - 03:29 PM.

Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-01-31 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFacebook Chat---Ongoing relationship

Where did you meet at? I can photoshop a photo showing me there also!


Just out of curiousity, what good does this do me...............
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-04 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFacebook Chat---Ongoing relationship
I never thought of keeping these kinds of things for this part of the process. (Flight receipts/anything, condo rental receipts) I always thought the pictures along with copies from my passport would show proof of being in PI visiting her. Do I need to try to scramble to do better on showing proof of visit?
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-04 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Commet!!!
Seeing how your NOA1 was dated in Feb 2013, I would say you would be VERY lucky to have your NOA2 by July 2013. More like 7 - 9 months from the NOA1, so hang in there for all good things take time.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-13 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDon't Lose your NOA2! Make copies!
Unbelievable...................feel for you but thanks for the heads up. Many copies to be filed in many different places once I recieve it.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-13 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help me.

thank u so much for the quick reply sir. We planned to do fiance visa to be together and get married during my stay in the Philippines Dec 2011- may 2012 but is that considered a proposal sir?. what if they ask her when did i proposed or something like that?im so worried about the next steps.


You say it right here, you and she discussed it with her to do the visa and get married................It doesn't have to 'formal' proposal like I know filipinos normally do. So you are fine.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-16 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging my wife Last Name
Check out the government site:

Social Security Card Site
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-17 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delivered Sooner Than Expected
Ok, with it being Sunday the day of delivery and today being a federal holiday so those employees are off today. They won't try to process the check till tomorrow at the earliest and most likely not till Wednesday or Thursday converting the check into an EFT payment.

If you had $ deposited yesterday, you will be fine.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-18 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview tomorrow..
You all will do great!
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-18 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long from interview to have the visa in hands-Paris Embassy?
Just like to say congrats on the approval from the interview. Safe travels to the US.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-22 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Support Paperwork question
I make enough to cover the 125% requirement. And even if this happens I will still make enough but how should I handle this?

If the government doesn't pass a budget, me as a DOD employee could possibly be losing 2 days pay per 2 week pay period from end of April thru end of September for 22 days pay lost. That is basically a full months pay for 2013. So should I adjust my financial information to reflect that or not? I am hoping for the NOA2 by June/July.

Appreciate all informative comments/suggestions.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-23 20:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPutting together an initial K1 Visa packet
Read this found in the "Guides" link at the top of the page in the blue border.

K1 Guide
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-23 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa tax returns necessary?
Yes, I would have the transcripts with you for the last 3 years.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-02-27 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrequirements of getting married in NY
Just out of curiousity, how many forms of ID do you have to show for the NY license? I believe in PA where I am planning on getting married to my fiancee we must show 2 different forms of ID and thus we were going to wait for her Social Security Card to use as the 2nd ID along with her passport.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-19 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Approved K1-Fiancee
Outstanding, now onto the medical and interview. Hope all goes well with them!
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-20 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning on Scheduling Interview & Process Followthrough
Sounds pretty darn good from everything I have been reading.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-19 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone ever get RFE for wrong size passport pics?
My fiancee did the same thing, PI size so I had her redo them and send me the electronic pic to me and then CVS printed them out passport size for me.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-03-27 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewbie on K1

Oh wow.. you really prepared for it. That's awesome! I guess having an immigration attorney really helps? My fiance and I are thinking about it a lot. He lives in Pennsylvania. I think it would be nice if he can at least email you. So he'd know about the process, especially from a petitioner. I really appreciate your help. Thanks so much! Hopefully we can start filing too. :)


An attorney is not really needed if you and your fiancee follow the guide here on this website and feel confident in your ability to fill out some forms. Here is a link to the K1 Guide or you can get there through the "Guides" up top:

My link

He is from PA, what part? I grew up just north of Allentown PA, east side of the state.

All the best to the both of you no matter which way you decide to go.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-02 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 1 to NOA 2
Where you filed from decides where the petition is forwarded to be worked by.

They are doing background checks on you the US citizen plus it just sits there to be worked due to volume of cases. Currently, VSC is processing faster than CSC. Go to the uscis website and then go to processing times and select VSC and you will see their current times for different petitions.

All the best.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-10 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelaying Visa Process at the Embassy stage?
This is all I could find. Suggest you call or email the embassy to find out how to request an extention.



My Petition Expired – Can It Be Extended?
The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval by USCIS. A Consular Officer can extend the validity of the petition if it expires before visa processing is completed.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-22 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslegal wedding and later wedding ceremony?

I am thinking about just marrying legally with my fiance and then at the end of the year have a wedding ceremony. The reason I'm thinking this is so because it would be easier for his famiily to plan to come here towards the end of the year... has anyone out there ever done this? married legally and later have a ceremony? Thanks, VJers.... :)


When my fiancee gets here we are doing the same thing. Justice of the Peace wedding locally and then next summer a nice ceremony out where my folks live. So basically, vow renewel next summer.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-24 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSomething seems strange!

On 4/22, several #s directly before and after me got approved, with one RFE the very next number. Yesterday another RFE three after me. This makes me crazy, it's only me and the one, two numbers before me that don't get anything out of the 10 I-129Fs in my cluster. These are all NOA1s on my same day. Before and after this small group, are a different type of application.


Well, I am hoping you get something soon. Nothing yesterday for anyone in my group.
Greg n VeronicaMalePhilippines2013-04-24 16:04:00