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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo i need to get police clearance from my home country? even i am here in dubai for almost 3 years?
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QUOTE (kriszel @ Jan 26 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am getting now my police clearance here in dubai. but do i still need to get police clearance from my homeland philippines though i am staying here in dubai for the last 2 years? helpsmilie.gif


police certificate required for anyplace you have lived for more than (6 mos. for some consulates, one year for others) from the age of 16.....


I also have a question about this! My fiance studied here (America) for a year. Does he need some kind of police clearance from here? Or just his home country? Thanks!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-26 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHey guys I am new here and I have a few questions.
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QUOTE (cbarbosa1986 @ Mar 20 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, I have yet another question. Apparently its better to file for her child at the same time as I file for her. how would I go about that ? I see there is a form DS-156 I need to turn in. Do I send that with the Initial package? Is there any instructions on getting the K2 also ? I was doing a little bit of research and apparently If I file for both of them he does not have to enter the country at the same time as her, am I correct? I believe it says he has up to one year from approval to enter the US.

Thanks again people.

Do you guys think 2 and a half weeks is enough time to get this done ? I leave for BMT on April 7th.

Last question (for now) I have not bought an Engagement ring, My finances are low and I do not think I will be able to get one until after I get out of Basic Training. Will that be a problem ?


1. You do not need to file the DS-156 with your initial petition, you do that at the interview stage. And I think you said the kid was 4 years old? In that case, you do not have to file a DS-156 for him at all (I think you only have to file them for people 16 and up). You just need to add him on the I-129F and he will be included...nothing more! Just follow the instructions on the I-129F

2. 2.5 weeks should be enough time to get everything together if you are a well organized person to begin with! Only you can really answer that question. But people have gotten successful packets together in less time than that!

3. It's not a problem AT ALL if you don't have an engagement ring! Don't worry!


I'm still waiting on NOA2, so I am not sure if my package will be successful or not, but I got the majority of the package together in about 2 days. I just followed the guides on here.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-20 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we have a wedding Ceremony prior to receiving K1 visa??
QUOTE (Greylove @ Mar 24 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, my fiance and I really REALLY want to have a summer wedding. There is little chance that I will obtain my K1 by then, so we were considering having a ceremony and reception without making it legal this summer. I would then return to Canada for my interview and we would get married legally after I get my visa and enter the states. Is this possible or would immigration have a problem with this plan. Please help, we want to start planning and set a date so all the family can be there. Thanks so much!!


I was thinking about doing this...fortunately I do not think its going to be an issue for us, but i would really discourage you from doing this! What happens if your fiance tries to enter at POE and gets denied?? but like leen said...some people have done this! I posted this same question a few months ago in this same forum, you could try looking for those responses..
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-24 23:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEverything ready to send out
QUOTE (BobbyLore @ Mar 25 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello guys,



I think I have everything ready,signed and in order......Now do i go to post office and send my Fiance K 1 Visa in an envelope that i can buy at post office?

And do I also adress it as : U.S. Homeland Security then placing the Vermont address ?


Is this the next step and address?


Yes...make sure to address it EXACTLY as shown in the instructions for the forms. good luck smile.gif
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-25 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTime Spent Together Before Deciding to Get Married?
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QUOTE (SAVM @ Mar 28 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

This is such a fascinating site. From the looks of people's signatures, it seems a lot of folks took the plunge to get married quite quickly after meeting their now fiance(e). Just out of curiosity, I was just wondering how much time you physically spent with your now fiance(e) before deciding to spend everyday for the rest of your lives together.


Well we first established a deep friendship for a year and a half, and pretty much fell in love online (on myspace). I went out there for 8 days and we fell in love in person. But we didnt know HOW that would work out, never had heard of a fiance visa, so I'd say a couple months after that we figured out we really could be together.
He came here then for 10 days and we got engaged right before he went back home. Since then we have both each visited each other again.
so, after 2 yrs of daily correspondence with my best friend and maybe a 8 days together we knew we found the love of our life and wanted to be together forever.


We were together for 7 months straight, at the same university, we even lived next door to eachother in the dorms, and we spent basically all day everyday together (other than class and work of course!). Then, he went back home and I visited for 2 weeks about 2 1/2 months after he had left. The next time I visited, 7 months later, we got engaged. So the amount of time we were physically together before getting engaged was around a year. Since getting engaged we have seen eachother for about a month and a half total. We talk every day and have been in a relationship for almost 2 1/2 years now smile.gif
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-28 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshaven't received NOA1 yet
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QUOTE (Emma Josephine @ Mar 31 2009, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tin1980 @ Apr 1 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for your replies smile.gif
He sent it from Ohio to California.
I just talked to him now, and he said they cashed the check, cu'z he checked it online.
Yeah, I was just being paranoid, hehe...



WHERE IN OHIO IS HE?



In Toledo...


As long as they cashed the check, you're fine! you know its at CSC and the NOA1 is coming! The time it takes to get things from there varies so much! Just relax smile.gif ((don't worry, i was the EXACT same as you waiting for NOA1!!)) If you need anything just send me a message!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-01 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshaven't received NOA1 yet
QUOTE (tin1980 @ Apr 1 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm worried sad.gif My fiance sent the I-129F package last March 23, 2009 and until now, we haven`t received the NOA1.
How long do we have to wait?
I will appreciate your replies.
Thanks...


I'm not sure what service center you sent it to, or where you sent it from, but from Indiana to CSC (i sent it overnight express) until I got NOA1, it was 9 days I think. But if your fiance sent it regular mail, it will be longer, and I think 9 days for all of that is actually really fast. Did your fiance get delievery confirmation, or a tracking number? To make sure that it made it to CSC, and when...
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-31 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC has no record yet
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I've seen several timelines here where folks have had gotten their case number from NVC in a week or less. Or, am I imagining this? I called after one week, and today, and both reps told me it takes at LEAST two weeks for them to receive the case. Today's rep said it could be UP TO 90 DAYS!

What is the 'routine' amount of time, barring any administrative processing delays?

God blessed us with a rapid NOA2, and I'm hoping that continues on through NVC and on to the USEM.
I'm a CSC filer for Philippines, if that matters.


Let me give friendly advice. Calling the USCIS or NVC is pretty much a waste of time. the answers are not designed to give you information, they are designed to prevent you from calling again. When the NOA2 is sent to you, by the time you receive it the NVC already has your case, any story otherwise is not accurate. But I see a trend developing lately, maybe I am only now seeing it, but it seems that many petitioners expect to track their petition every day for every step of the process and the "system" is not set up that way. Trying to do so will only cause you frustration and running to VJ for a verification of every BS story you are told by NVC won't help. Your blood pressure goes up and blood will spurt from your ears, and your case will not be done any sooner. The "system" is remarkably impervious to any attempt to extract accurate information or speed things along. Won't happen. Telling you it will take "2 weeks" pretty much guarantees you won't call back for 2 weeks and by then the odds are you will have the letter and never call back at all. Like buying a "lifetime muffler" for a 12 year old car. What are the odds you will cash in on that? They didn't answer you, they deflected you.

When your petition is approved, it is sent to NVC, a letter is sent to you. When you have the letter, NVC has your petition. Whether they admit it or not. In about 1-2 weeks you will get a letter from NVC with your case number and telling you whether it was forwarded or held for AP (check my timeline for an idea of this). Any attempt to get information in any other way is a waste of time. I know of several cases where they were told it was forwarded to the consulate but was actually in AP.

This sytem is really set up to be handled by mail. They have no intent of encouraging phone calls. They do all they can to DIScourage phone calls. The only luck I had was in writing the consulate AFTER the NVC said my case was forwarded. 2 weeks after the NVC says your case was forwarded, send an email to the consulate. If they have your case they will say so. If they do not, wait one more week and send another email.

Not all are the same. The NVC letter may come faster or slower than mine did, the consulate may get it faster or slower than ours did. Settle down, in our case it took nearly TWO times as long to go from NOA2 until interview than from NOA1 to NOA2, so you are maybe 1/2 way there. Also your case is moving along even of they aren't communicating. It could be 3 weeks before NVC sends the letter and it would say something like "On March 12 we received your approved petition....." And by the time you get that letter the case can be at the consulate, or you could be 4 weeks into AP.


Thanks for the advice smile.gif I finally recieved NOA2 in the mail today, a week after getting the approval through email/case update. If you are correct, that by the time NOA2 reaches your mailbox, NVC has the petition, then I am glad to know this, since this morning they said they do not have it. I'm definitely aware that the "2-4 week", or whatever they tell is, is only what they are SUPPOSED to tell us, but it is nice to hear this confirmed!


Told ya Laura Monday at the latest...hehehe Now just wait until Friday and call and I would be willing to bet you case will have been forwarded by then kicking.gif


Thanks smile.gif you were completely right smile.gif Hopefully you are right about it being on the way to london by friday...that would be amazing! I'll probably wait til friday night, so that they have the most time possible to send it! haha.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-30 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC has no record yet
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 30 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (4MYMEVE @ Mar 30 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've seen several timelines here where folks have had gotten their case number from NVC in a week or less. Or, am I imagining this? I called after one week, and today, and both reps told me it takes at LEAST two weeks for them to receive the case. Today's rep said it could be UP TO 90 DAYS!

What is the 'routine' amount of time, barring any administrative processing delays?

God blessed us with a rapid NOA2, and I'm hoping that continues on through NVC and on to the USEM.
I'm a CSC filer for Philippines, if that matters.


Let me give friendly advice. Calling the USCIS or NVC is pretty much a waste of time. the answers are not designed to give you information, they are designed to prevent you from calling again. When the NOA2 is sent to you, by the time you receive it the NVC already has your case, any story otherwise is not accurate. But I see a trend developing lately, maybe I am only now seeing it, but it seems that many petitioners expect to track their petition every day for every step of the process and the "system" is not set up that way. Trying to do so will only cause you frustration and running to VJ for a verification of every BS story you are told by NVC won't help. Your blood pressure goes up and blood will spurt from your ears, and your case will not be done any sooner. The "system" is remarkably impervious to any attempt to extract accurate information or speed things along. Won't happen. Telling you it will take "2 weeks" pretty much guarantees you won't call back for 2 weeks and by then the odds are you will have the letter and never call back at all. Like buying a "lifetime muffler" for a 12 year old car. What are the odds you will cash in on that? They didn't answer you, they deflected you.

When your petition is approved, it is sent to NVC, a letter is sent to you. When you have the letter, NVC has your petition. Whether they admit it or not. In about 1-2 weeks you will get a letter from NVC with your case number and telling you whether it was forwarded or held for AP (check my timeline for an idea of this). Any attempt to get information in any other way is a waste of time. I know of several cases where they were told it was forwarded to the consulate but was actually in AP.

This sytem is really set up to be handled by mail. They have no intent of encouraging phone calls. They do all they can to DIScourage phone calls. The only luck I had was in writing the consulate AFTER the NVC said my case was forwarded. 2 weeks after the NVC says your case was forwarded, send an email to the consulate. If they have your case they will say so. If they do not, wait one more week and send another email.

Not all are the same. The NVC letter may come faster or slower than mine did, the consulate may get it faster or slower than ours did. Settle down, in our case it took nearly TWO times as long to go from NOA2 until interview than from NOA1 to NOA2, so you are maybe 1/2 way there. Also your case is moving along even of they aren't communicating. It could be 3 weeks before NVC sends the letter and it would say something like "On March 12 we received your approved petition....." And by the time you get that letter the case can be at the consulate, or you could be 4 weeks into AP.


Thanks for the advice smile.gif I finally recieved NOA2 in the mail today, a week after getting the approval through email/case update. If you are correct, that by the time NOA2 reaches your mailbox, NVC has the petition, then I am glad to know this, since this morning they said they do not have it. I'm definitely aware that the "2-4 week", or whatever they tell is, is only what they are SUPPOSED to tell us, but it is nice to hear this confirmed!

laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-30 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC has no record yet
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QUOTE (laura819 @ Mar 30 2009, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
. I saw that you have a 3/23 NOA2? I do as well. Have you gotten the paper copy? ..if anyone knows why I keep getting a busy signal, if im doing soemthing wrong, let me know!


Yes, I got the paper copy. However, the approval was on the 19th, and then mailed to me, and I assume the NVC. I've gotten from 3-5 busy signals in both attempts to call. Just keep hitting your re-dial button when you decide to do it. smile.gif



if your noa2 was on the 19th, could you please change your timeline to reflect that? thanks smile.gif


By the way, I just called them, just to see if they would give me the same answer they gave you. What the girl I spoke to told me was that it takes 2-4 weeks but can take up to 90 days. But, when she said the 90 days part, it sounded as though 90 days is highly unusual. If its been 11 days from your NOA2, my guess it that it will get there any time! maybe give it a few more days an try calling again. I think I will wait until next Monday to call, so hopefully it will have been there and left already!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-30 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC has no record yet
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. I saw that you have a 3/23 NOA2? I do as well. Have you gotten the paper copy? ..if anyone knows why I keep getting a busy signal, if im doing soemthing wrong, let me know!


Yes, I got the paper copy. However, the approval was on the 19th, and then mailed to me, and I assume the NVC. I've gotten from 3-5 busy signals in both attempts to call. Just keep hitting your re-dial button when you decide to do it. smile.gif



if your noa2 was on the 19th, could you please change your timeline to reflect that? thanks smile.gif
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-30 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC has no record yet
QUOTE (4MYMEVE @ Mar 30 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've seen several timelines here where folks have had gotten their case number from NVC in a week or less. Or, am I imagining this? I called after one week, and today, and both reps told me it takes at LEAST two weeks for them to receive the case. Today's rep said it could be UP TO 90 DAYS!

What is the 'routine' amount of time, barring any administrative processing delays?

God blessed us with a rapid NOA2, and I'm hoping that continues on through NVC and on to the USEM.
I'm a CSC filer for Philippines, if that matters.


I think we have all gotten different answers. The reality is that last week, towards the end of the week I believe, they were recieving 3/17 or 3/18 approvals. I saw that you have a 3/23 NOA2? I do as well. Have you gotten the paper copy? I won't even bother calling NVC until I get that. I did try calling once, but I realize that it was pointless since they are being slow, so I will wait probably until next week. I'd love to hear "Yes, we recieved it an already sent it to the embassy," rather than hearing they still dont have it! Anyway, when I've tried to call NVC, i keep getting a busy signal, which is annoying so I'd rather just wait. But if anyone knows why I keep getting a busy signal, if im doing soemthing wrong, let me know!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-30 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffadavit of support question
QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 5 2009, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The I-134 is submitted to the embassy/consulate along with the rest of the required info after the NOA2 is received.

Parents are worried that your fiance will steal their identity? rofl.gif

All the parent submits is tax transcripts for the past couple of years and an employer letter. All the bank account, etc. info isn't typically needed for the I-134.

Have your folks read through the I-134 and I-864 forms and instructions to learn what is to be submitted and the sponsor's responsibilities? That might help them to better understand the process.


My parents also don't want to send their tax info to my fiance. Its not about him stealing their identity. In my family, finances are a really private thing...I don't even know some of the info that is on their tax forms, so I doubt they want anyone else knowing it, if their own daughter does not.

So if someone has an answer to the OPs question, this would help me as well! I'm assuming you just send the i-134 and tax info to the embassy with a cover letter?
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-05 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease need answer
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Apr 6 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I believe that the fingerprints they do at the interview are used to verify you are the same person who was fingerprinted at the biometrics, that is, for identification purposes and not that they do additional security checks. Your fingerprints need to match. I suspect if they did not, they would not proceed with the interview.


you don't do biometrics until AOS do you??
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-06 19:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC recieving from USCIS
QUOTE (Chris and Debie @ Apr 6 2009, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone else still waiting to have their Petition recieved from, NVC I was Approved March 12,2009 and still waiting is this normal

Thankyou Everyone


Since you are CSC, it will take longer than if its coming from VSC. But, yours should have gotten there already...

when you call, are you talking to a person? or automated system? For K-1, you need to talk to a person!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-06 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Touch? No Email?
I had a touch earlier in the day, then like 5-6 hours later, a case update to approved, and shortly after that, an email. My paper copy arrived exactly a week later.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-14 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 - Approval to when it received in mail?
The date on my NOA2 was a week before I actually recieved it in the mail. However, the approval EMAIL I recieved at like 11 at night...so I have a feeling they didn't send it until the next day. So it took 6 or 7 days for me to get it in the mail. However, I also live about as far as anyone could from CSC. It depends on soo much. Good luck!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-15 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDOes anyone know of?
QUOTE (Lisa&Edesio @ Apr 23 2009, 10:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks I had skype but could not get my history printed or downloaded in a good format but with the other 3.8 version I found a way to do it. Thanks again for your help.


If you sign into your account at skype.com, you can print it really easily smile.gif I just did this for more evidence for the interview.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-23 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes being a Federal Special agent help?
QUOTE (rwaggs21 @ Apr 30 2009, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many pictures, flight tickets, etc do i need to include in the initial packet to the I0129F submisssion


On the guides here it said no more than 5...I think I sent 6, because one was of the ring, not us. But other people sent a LOT more than that. Other things, I would probably send COPIES of whatever you have, as much as you can. My approach to it was its better to send too much than not enough. Others may feel differently. When I sent the material to my fiance for the interview, he was shocked because I included so much stuff. I'd rather be over prepared for this entire process than under prepared. Follow the guides exactly, and you will be fine.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-30 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes being a Federal Special agent help?
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QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 30 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I'm have brain freeze. headbonk.gif headbonk.gif Plenty of folks here going through Thailand. Don't know why I had PI stuck in my head.


What is your take on the situation, pretty straight forward, I am 31 she is 29, we met last year, talked for a year, just went and saw her again. Now we want to do this thing. We met each other in a shopping center. She was actually visiting Phuket from england. She now lives back in Phuket. I have followed the checklist, but I keep hearing all these horror stories. What do you think?

Not sure where you are in the process. I don't know your case personally, but from what I have seen the K-1 goes pretty smoothly through USCIS. In the vast majority (not all), the case goes through NVC to the consulate in a matter of days after USCIS approval. The interview in Thailand is where some of us have had some issues lately. Also pleas fill in your timeline. That is how we use data to forecast when approvals will take place.

QUOTE (rwaggs21 @ Apr 30 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I absolutely do love her and i am very excited about our future, I just want to get the process started. I have another question. In the I-129F it wants her name and address filled out in Thai. Should i emial it to her, have her sign it and just mail it back to me in the States?

Have her email you her Name and Address in Thai. You can cut and paste that in to the form.


Thank you. So just have her sign it and ups it to me? Is that the most logical?

How about the G form when has to sign?



that she has to sign herself no way around that one.
sara




i dont know how other couples do it but when i was in india perviz filled out the papers and signed it i brought it back with me and mailed it off
sara


My fiance signed the forms when I was in England with him, and they weren't even filled out yet. I filled them out for him. It was fine.
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-30 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes being a Federal Special agent help?
QUOTE (rwaggs21 @ Apr 30 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a federal agent and am compiling the K-1 Visa for my babe in Thailand. Does it pay to be a federal agent? She has lived in England and is completely bi-lingual. I guess what i am asking is do I need an immigration attorney for this or does the fact that i have top secret clearance grant me some leeway?


Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think if anything, your top secret clearance is going to make this process longer? Because your name will already be in the systems? I could be wrong though!
laura819FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-30 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

According to his profile, he was 'last active' on the board earlier today.



Yeah, I just saw that. HuskerKiev was putting in a lot of time answering questions for a few weeks, then he quit posting. Oh well, all good things come to an end.

George :unsure:
RobandTaniaMaleUkraine2007-04-09 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
I just found this thread, and enjoyed reading HuskerKiev's posts. Did he dissapear?

George
RobandTaniaMaleUkraine2007-04-09 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich postal service
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 23 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Which is the best, quickest and safest postal service to use for sending the K1 packet and cheque? My fiance thinks Fedex is probebly the most reliable. She wants to keep track of it, when she sends it. I have seen a few posts on here with other filers getting there's lost.

Thanks


Any carrier is fine: UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.... they all give tracking numbers. I only use FEDEX because they're inexpensive compared to UPS and I've never had a problem with them. Probably also use them because I used to work for them.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 23 April 2008 - 09:07 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-04-23 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Service Centers
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Apr 23 2008, 04:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
haha Thanks, for now we have to wait until Friday, if they did not received our papers by Friday we will do it on our own and cancel the lawyer and we'll just think that we lost $500 (lawyer's fee), good thing I sent two copies of everything (it has a purpose hehehe)...
We'll keep you posted on the next episode of our funny yet frustrating I-129F filing with the lawyer...


What has the lawyer done for you so far? If he hasn't received your paperwork, maybe you can be issued a refund for part of what you paid. I paid $2000 for my attorney and regret that decision daily.

Did your attorney request that you pay the petition fee to him or did you make the check out to the USCIS? If the check was made out to the USCIS, I would cancel it and chalk the attorney up to a loss and continue this process on your own with the help of fellow VJ'ers. One thing I discovered during my wait for an approval is that I want full control of this process and due to hiring an attorney, I do not have any control.

Since your fiance has a copy of everything, I would file the petition yourselves.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 23 April 2008 - 09:26 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-04-23 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHave you used a Lawyer/Law firm and if so who?
QUOTE (FarmersWife @ May 30 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all

I thought it may be interesting to find out how many people have used Lawyers & or Law firms and the experiences they have had.

cheers


I hired an attorney for my K-1 process, but I will not disclose their names. However, once my fiance is approved at the consulate and has the visa in hand, I will begin a list of those attorneys to stay far away from. My attorney will of course be listed first then all other members can add their own attorney and experience.

I'll just say that my attorney basically charged $1900 for courier service. That was one expensive stamp. The only efficient part of his service was when he took my money. After that, all customer service became non-existent, it's like dealing with the USCIS.

So for all you newbies......HANDLE THIS PROCESS YOURSELF!!! Unless you have a difficult case.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-05-30 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof having met in the last two years
QUOTE (eddie&fiona @ Jun 2 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I'm putting together the I-129F package for K-1 for my fiancee. I didn't keep a good track of records for my past trips to meet her because I wasn't aware of the need to. Now, I do have very good evidence of our most recent meeting, including boarding pass, passport stamps, credit card bills showing purchases made in the city of question, flight itinerary, photos of us together, no hotel receipt because I stayed at her place.

I'm inclined to submit all of this evidence for this most recent trip only. I am also including lots of photo of us together and some emails we exchanged in the past, just to prove that our relationship has been ongoing for 3 years now.

My concern is that if I include partial evidence for previous trips, I might get RFE for more evidence which I really don't have. But if I just include the more complete evidence for my most recent trip, will that be enough?

Any advice or experience sharing is welcomed. Thank you so much!



I believe you just need to prove that you met in person meaning that photos of you two together and copies of your passport should be sufficient, proving that you met. I submitted copies of my passport pages and 5 pictures of us together including photos of me with his family and we were approved. If you'd feel more comfortable submitting more, then go for it. I really can't see why they would RFE you. That would be more on the consular level where the inquiry is more in depth regarding the validity of your relationship.

Another VJ member might have a different response.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-02 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvice on children
QUOTE (hailee_marie @ Jun 6 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well it looks like he is not going to give me the signature or let me take the kids to the states from canada without a fight.

Now a little background he has a marijuana habit and his gf that lives with him does not have custody of her children. I am wondering if this information will sway the courts on allowing me to have the children and ordering him to sign the paperwork.

I am looking for some advice if anyone has anything that could be of assistance.



I'm sorry, but your question would be best answered by an attorney.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-06 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPO Box
QUOTE (DanielParul @ Jun 8 2008, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes


Thank you.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-08 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPO Box
Does anyone know if a PO Box can be used on the documents during the K-1 process. I'm now at the consular level and the documents are asking for my address and where my fiance would like his Permanent Resident card mailed. My attorney filled in this information with my PO Box, but I need to make sure that it's correct.

Thanks guys.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-08 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 with incorrect address (data entry issue)
QUOTE (nycbdg @ Jun 8 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all,

my NOA1 arrived with incorrect apartment number. luckily, I still received the mail. we filled out our address correctly. I think it is a small data entry mistake on their side. what should I do then to correct it? calling USCIV phone number?


Definitely call them and inform them of the error. It took 2 months for mine to be corrected, but I filed with the CSC.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-08 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel-
QUOTE (Gra and Daniel @ Jun 11 2008, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee is from Brazil. She just received her K1 Visa and can now enter the U.S.


Would you mind completing the rest of your timeline please?

Thanks

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 11 June 2008 - 05:35 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-11 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp please
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 11 2008, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (yamilet @ Jun 11 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what happens if your fiancee and you get married before the 90 days decided that won't work out. if he stays with da k1 no aos filed, would your citizenship be on the line. and what I'f he leaves back to the origin country. in the future can that person the benneficiary still apply for a visitor visa or anything in the future?


Your citizenship wouldn't be on the line in any event but I can't make heads or tails of what else you're asking. The sentence just isn't put together in a way I can follow.

When foreigners obey US immigration laws they are not penalized.


I think she's asking the following:
* If they get married before the 90 days then decide that it will not work, can he stay in America on the K-1 visa?
* If they do not file for the AOS and he stays, will his future citizenship be jeopardized? Or maybe she's asking regarding jeopardizing her own citizenship.
* If he returns to his own country, will he be able to obtain future visas?

Is this what you're asking yamilet?

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 11 June 2008 - 10:08 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-11 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSponsor
I have filed the K-1 and am waiting for an interview at the embassy in Rio. Does the sponsor need to live in the same house as us?

I've read where some consulates ask if the sponsor lives in the same household. Is this relevant?



Thanks in advance.



Carol
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-16 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyers
QUOTE (LaL @ May 30 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please guys - no one should be advocating *not* using an attorney. There are many circmstances in which an attorney is warranted - and even I would go so far as to advocate getting at the very least a consultation. Tell your experiences with your lawyer and how you chose to proceed but to straight out tell members not to is toying with their cases.


Likewise anyone sending immigration suggestions through PM is treading very dangerous waters and the recipiant should be wary of any information passed in this manner.


You are correct in the sense that if you have a difficult case, then a reputable immigration attorney is necessary. However, if it's as simple as filing the petition, then the attorney is not necessary. I had consulations with several attorneys before hiring the one I hired and each one of them lead me to believe that I needed to be represented. My case couldn't have been any easier. It's pretty straight forward and an attorney was not necessary. If it's concerning receiving money, I'm not sure an attorney would honestly decline.

By the way, don't assume that a private message = immigration advice.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 30 May 2008 - 08:14 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-05-30 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyers
QUOTE (heavyeyes @ May 30 2008, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i haven't started the k-1 visa process yet but was wondering if i should use a lawyer? is it even worth it?? it's already expensive enough and i researched what a lawyer costs and it was about $1750!! that just seems too much for me. can they really bring a fiance to the u.s. faster???? to me it just seems like it would take the same amount of time. i'm pretty organized so i think i can do the process by myself without problems. sometimes it's just if you're lucky or not. just wondering........


Do not, I repeat, do not use an attorney. I hired an attorney because I didn't have a clue about how to file the K-1 and I hadn't learned about this website. It was my biggest mistake and not to mention a complete waste of money, $1900. Basically, I threw my fiance's plane ticket money away.

The attorney took my money quickly and took his time responding to any of my emails. The customer service became nonexistent after he received my money. The good that came out of me hiring this attorney was the fact that I had to research this entire K-1 process because I couldn't get answers from him. I am now very familiar with the process.

By the way, you don't even deal with the attorney. Your case is handed to an assistant and the assistant is who you contact.

In hindsight, I realize that the lawyers lead you to believe that it's in your best interest to hire an attorney, but in reality, this process is so simple, you can do it yourself using the guidelines here. Many petitioners file themselves. I just wish I had learned of this website before I threw that money away.

What the attorney does is send you a list of the required documents that you will have to fill out, print and sign. Your fiance will also have to do the same. You will have to have copies of certain documents such as your passport and have some forms notarized. When YOU gather all of your documentation as well as photos, you will then mail this to the attorney. He then mails the documents to the USCIS. So basically YOU do all the work and he just adds a coversheet and sends it off. It is not worth hiring an attorney. You can print the list of documents and items from this website, organize the docs and add a coversheet and save yourself a $1750 stamp.

When I received my NOA1 (the receipt from the USCIS showing that they received my petition), the assistant sent an email informing me of the receipt and said to not contact the office for 4 months!!

All members of this forum are all here helping one another. Any questions you post will definitely be answered and you will be steered in the right direction. Do not be afraid to attempt this on your own.

I will send you a PM (private message) so check for it.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-05-30 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupport affadativ form
QUOTE (ChasingAmy @ Jun 29 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anyone know what the difference between the I-134 and I-864? Which form do we use? I looked in the guides and i see both forms mentioned.


Since you are filing for the K-1, you will need to submit the I-134 at the Embassy interview.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 29 June 2008 - 08:53 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-06-29 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need your input and advice on my life's plan for ultimately receiving a K-1 visa.
In order to petition for your fiance, you must show that you are able to support her. If you are without income, you must find someone (family member, friend) who would be willing to sponsor her. You will have to submit the I-134 form from your sponsor.

If you have no money for a place to stay, where will the two of you live? You do not have to have your own place, but you do have to have an address where the two of you will live even if it's at your parents or with a friend. However, I must agree with "Haole". If you do not have the money for a place to stay, why bring her over here and put her through that? Besides, no address = no K-1 visa.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 04 August 2008 - 05:35 AM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-08-04 05:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill USC using public benefits hurt our case?
Fiance's or non-USCs are NOT considered public charges for using health care benefits, food programs, or any other programs that do not give cash. Cash welfare is considered for public charge purposes.

Edited by Carol and Bruno, 09 August 2008 - 01:17 PM.

Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-08-09 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments with original signatures
QUOTE (cyclops10 @ Aug 24 2008, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Getting ready to start the process for a K-1. I see where original signatures and documents are required for some of the forms.

I have a question on some ways to go about this. Is there ways to do this by computer or other electronic means?

Reason being is Fiance is from Russia. We dont plan to meet again for a couple of months. I have to travel there. She cannot travel to the US.

To file the I-129f package I will need her signatures on some of the forms. It will takes approximatly 2 weeks to send the forms by mail and another 2 weeks to recieve them back, if lucky. Losing a months of time for signatures. FedEx or DHL is extremely expensive to send packaged letters. Close to 400 t0 500 hundred dollars for send and recieve services again losing close to 2 weeks and a lot of money.

Is there a way around this or is it inevitible to lose the time and wait. How did some other members do this when you know you wont be seeing each other for a couple of months but want to start the process?

How did you obtain the signatures in a short period of time?

Thanks.....By the way this is a fantastic site.


It's been awhile since I started the K-1 process, but I believe the initial petition only needs her signatures on the 4 copies of the G-325 Biographical page. It can not be done electronically as they need an original signature in pen. She can print these documents herself and sign them then mail them to you. I find it hard to believe that Fedex charges 400-500 US dollars to send documents. I sent documents to my fiance in Brazil via FedEx and it costs me $75 US dollars for 2 day service. It costs $65 US dollars for him to send them to me.

Maybe there is a significant difference in FedEx rates between the two countries. Seems you should have her mail the documents to you via express mail with the local mail service if available and if it's not too expensive.
Carol and BrunoFemaleBrazil2008-08-24 15:58:00