biggish data

Where do you find the poverty guidelines? I know I'm above for 2, I think I'm way above for 4 as well, just want to double check before I get all the way to the point and realize, oh shoot lol.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-29 06:51:00

Thank you guys. I wish it would have that text in the I-134.

I appreciate it and now I know I'll put the two boys down and mark them as wholly.

You guys are awesome :thumbs:

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-27 16:25:00

I appreciate your help, but I don't think that sounds right about the children. They are not wholly dependent on me. They do not live with me. Can you show me where it says that minor children are wholly dependent even if they don't live with me.

That changes the household required income going from 2 people (Aya and myself) to 4 if my 2 children are on there even though they live with their mom full time.

Thanks.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-27 05:48:00

Any help would be appreciated.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-26 23:38:00

I looked through the guides and didn't see an answer for this so I am asking.

Part 3 is confusing me. Perhaps it's because I had 7 concussions from playing Minor League football

but for that part I need to put the information for my Fiancee Aya (who is in the Philippines) right?

Also I saw what part 4 says so that just re-confirms that part 3 is for Aya's information. I just want to make double sure.

I already put my information up top so I figured that Part 3 was for my Fiancee (I am the USC).

Part 8.

I am divorced and my 2 sons live with their mother and I pay child support. It asks if they are wholly dependent or partially dependent and I know that it's partially but I am wondering if they take this into account as far as the money made by you because I will only have 2 people under my roof, Aya and myself. Just wondering.

I am also wondering if I need to wait until I get the NOA2 to complete and do this form. I need to ask my job about the paper giving my information, it may have to go to the corporate office to get it done and I wanted to get it done asap. If I get something dated Jan 1 (for example) and the NOA2 doesn't come till Feb-March will I have to get another one to prove that I still work there (been there for 10 years).

Last thing. On the guide here at VJ it says to include 2 of 4 of the things requested in the instructions like bank stuff and the like, but it looks like I am supposed to include all of the following.......

Statement from the bank with Date account opened, total amount deposited for the past year and present balance.
Statement from my employer with date and nature of employment, salary paid and whether I am temp or permanent.

I figure I need to get all that information.

Thank you to any VJ'er that helps me out and I appreciate all the help you guys give me on a regular basis. Aya is also very appreciative.

We wouldn't be where we are without all of you.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-26 03:01:00

cost of filing K1

But technically the I-129F has nothing to do with that. They don't care about that. You only have to prove you are a USC, able to marry and have met in the past 2 years leading to the filing. The rest is honestly just fluff for the I-129F.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-29 08:13:00

cost of filing K1

Receipts with both of your names on it is definitely proof of meeting in person

We will be getting new copies of NBI and cenomar etc once the NOA2 is received and sent to her for the interview etc. You are right, a lot could happen.

Will leave out mom Itin but I am going to keep hotel letter from manager and receipts I can get from them.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-29 06:50:00

cost of filing K1

You are only proving to the US that you are eligible to file for the K1 by filing the I-129F.

I would just read the instructions on filling out the I-129F (which is here http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf).

Make sure you follow those instructions to a T.

They are wanting to make sure that you are eligible to bring her here. This requires you to be a US citizen and that you have met in the past 2 years. You meet both these criteria. Send hotel receipts, pictures of you together (which you have to write on the back of with a felt tip pen information. The mother's trip to Manila don't matter. They only care that the two of you met. If you have pictures with her family, you'll indicate that on the back of the pictures.

I personally included proof of an ongoing relationship seeing as it's going to get forwarded to the Embassy. Something like proof of an ongoing relationship doesn't expire. But the other things like Cenomar, NBI like that might be better to just take with her when she files her paperwork after the I-129F is approved.

These things have variables associated with them. You never know what's going to happen along the way of the process. I'm not sure how long the forms are good for when you get them, but I believe it's best to have recent versions of the Cenomar, NBI, I-134 and stuff like that. A lot can change in the 6-8 months it takes for the I-129F to get approved. She could have been in trouble with the law, she could have gotten married (to you of course since you live there as well) and your income could have drastically changed. (Not saying any of this is going to happen, but you have to look at it from the Consulate's eyes as well).

I wish you best of luck.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-29 06:23:00

Include Ring as Asset?

You just have to be above 125% of the poverty level. For 2 people 33k is enough.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-31 00:58:00

I-129F, have I forgotten anything?

Sounds good. Wait for more input, but make sure that - Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance is at the top of the whole thing.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-01-02 02:00:00

Financial Guidelines

Jay Kay if your petitioner is in the USA then yes, that's what they have to make for a household of 2. It doesn't matter what country the beneficiary is coming from.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-01-02 02:05:00

I-129F Address too long, no more spaces

This is how the supplement looked for my Fiancee's G-325A. This should be perfectly fine (formatted to look nice obviously). I wrote Please See Attached in every box I used a supplement page for. No partially filled in boxes, just Please See Attached.

Supplement For G-325A, Biographic Information: Applicant?s residence last five years

09/11/2012

Street, City, Country ? From 07/2012 to Present Time
Street, City, Country - From 12/2008 to 06/2012
Street, City, Country ? From 10/2007 to 11/2008

Thank you,

Name

Edited by Louis and Aya, 26 December 2012 - 03:12 AM.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-12-26 03:11:00

Money Total

That seems a bit far-fetched.

You don't have to be rich to get a K1.

I have payed

1,400 for my flight out there the first time.

250 for the engagement ring (bought from a pawn shop because she told me if I bought her an expensive ring she'd kill me)

315 I-129F application fee (unless it's changed or whatever)

To finish it I'll need

~ 500 for the Embassy interview/ medical exam

~ 2500 for the flight to go get her and bring her back.

That's just me and your mileage may vary.

Probably about $20,000.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-04-28 03:30:00

fileing a I-129F

All the I-129F is for is to make sure the USC meets the requirements to file the petition to bring the foreign fiancee/fiance over.

They check to make sure

1) proof you have a bonafide relationship

2) proof you have met within 2 years of filing the I-129F

3) proof you are a USC

I think there are a few more things they check out like if you have any domestic abuse cases and stuff like that. Everything else comes when the foreign fiancee/fiance gets before the American Consular.

Any paperwork above what the I-129F calls for is a waste as you will have to include all those documents again when the interview at the Embassy happens.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-01 09:42:00

Can i make a trip to visit fiance now after REF

Withdraw your petition and go there and marry.

Ditch the bullshit lawyer that is charging you for nothing.

Follow all the guides here on the site and re-file. This time the I-130 (married visa).

Ask any questions you may have.

It will save you a bunch more money and it may in turn be faster. If you are married and file the I-130 you don't have to pay the AOS fees after he gets here (I don't believe).

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-04 15:54:00

NAO2 received, working on second half of information now!

I don't think you should be worried. You could call if you want but if you got your NOA2 letter then that's all that really matters (in my opinion).

You'll be a family of 2. You must make more than 125% of poverty level for the amount of people that you'll be supporting in your household (including yourself). Do you have any kids even if they live with their father/mother (regardless if it's joint/full custody)?

7 months to the day that they received our application they approved it! One step down and what seems so many to go. A couple of things that have got my attention. The USCIS have not updated our information via the USCIS website. So when I received the notice in the mail I was very shocked and almost didn't believe it. I was checking the site up to 4 times a day! Should I contact them and ask why or just leave it for now??

Second in regards to the Affidavit of Support, the 2013 poverty thresholds have been posted. Do we consider us to be 1 family unit or 2?? Roughly a $4000 dollar differance. This is the website that I found it on. www.familiesusa.org/resources/tools-for-advocates/guides/federal-poverty-guidelines.html

Just curious so that I know how much they requrie me to have. Also please correct me if I need to be looking at a differant set of numbers or equation.

Looking forward to this new chapter and can't wait to get married to my love!!

For those of you who are still waiting, It's not easy and I hope that you have a wonderful support system. Prayers, good vibes, whatever you believe in I'm sending your way!

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-15 06:09:00

Sponsor for K-1

Penguin is right. The letter is just recommended to have in case there is doubt. If there is a W2 along with the 1040 to support what was made last year and the consulate will take only one year, I would just provide the minimum.

$19,387 is 125% of poverty which is required. I'd just do everything to support the 30k and leave out all the superfluous stuff.

Don't get a letter, just do pay stubs and the tax filings which support the $30'000 figure.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-20 05:48:00

Sponsor for K-1

Along with all the other required docs for the I-134. Sorry, meant to include that in my first post.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-19 02:37:00

Sponsor for K-1

I don't see why not. 30k is more than enough for 2.

Make sure petitioner has W2s and the 1040. Not sure what the USEM in Australia requires (up to 3 years worth of both) but I personally don't think there should be any problems with it.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-19 01:26:00

K1 fiance visa.....petitioner died

I am sorry for your loss.

Why can't she still fly to the USA? I know that she will not be able to fulfill the K1 because of the death but getting a tourist visa will be next to impossible. Why not use the K1 to fly, spend time with the family, get some closure and then fly back before the 90 days is up so that you will not be here illegally?

Just a question.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-01 21:22:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

November 2008

When you called the NVC, did they have any advice on what actions you can take? I received my NOA2 the week after you and when I called the NVC, they told me they had already sent our case to Manila on March 9. Good luck - I hope it turns up soon!

Jeff

Jeff D

Male

Philippines

2009-03-13 11:28:00

what kind of photos for I-129F

Hello,

I'm starting the K-1 visa process and in the instructions it mentions including a passport style photograph. I also see in the photograph specification document on this site that it should be about two inches square. My question is, where should I go to get a photograph this size in the U.S.? Because I think a passport style photograph is smaller than this. What did you do when you filed your application?

Thank you for your help!
Jeff

Jeff D

Male

Philippines

2008-10-27 20:26:00

prcoessing time

According to your signature you have only had your I-129F in for about 3 months. But I signed your petition anyways

It's already driving us crazy, but we are trying to be proactive. It would be terrible if this delay continued. So we started petition...please sign it, and maybe we can make a difference.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-09-16 19:47:00

prcoessing time

Is your geographic location a deciding factor on what processing center it goes to?

I hope not.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-09-16 11:59:00

I got the email and text a couple days ago......

It got routed to the California Service Center so perhaps there is still a chance to be back there to get her in the beginning of March like we were hoping.

Now I'm just waiting for the hardcopy of the NOA1. Thank you all for your help.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-10-03 02:31:00

I sent my stuff and I looked on USPS and it said the Packet was delivered on 09/27/12 so now I'm just waiting for the NOA1, how long does that usually take after the Texas lockbox has received it?

Anyone?

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-10-01 02:04:00

Well I will keep my fingers crossed for California and I will keep every single one of you that are stuck in the VSC in my prayers.

May we all be with our loved ones sooner than later.

I sent my stuff and I looked on USPS and it said the Packet was delivered on 09/27/12 so now I'm just waiting for the NOA1, how long does that usually take after the Texas lockbox has received it?

Hi, I looked up from the "members" section people who filed from INDIANA and it looks like the applications are sent to California.....LUCKY YOU. We are stuck in VSC.

Edited by lgattone, 29 September 2012 - 07:13 PM.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-09-29 19:09:00

Is it geographical location that decides where your petition goes?

I know people from Michigan that it's gone to CSC and people from Oklahoma that has gone to VSC.

It doesn't seem to have rhyme or reason but I was wondering if people know what decided what service center you got directed to?

Thanks in advance.

Louis and Aya

Male

2012-09-29 06:33:00

CSC is making people upset

That national average is junk.

They took the 4 processing times from the 4 Processing centers (even though only California and Vermont are the only ones processing 129Fs anymore) and then divided by 4 to get the 10 month average. No extra thought went into that such as the amount of people going to each service center etc. It's ridiculous.

From USCIS site:

USCIS National Goal = 5.5 months
USCIS National Average = 10.2 months
California Service Center = 6.6 months

***Effective as of January 31, 2013

In our case, it will be 3-4 months from now (we filed early September last year) if we based it in National Average (10.2 months)...just a conservative forecast tho.
Keep yourself busy and time will fly by in a drift (hopefully!).

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-03-25 03:27:00

CSC is making people upset

Sad thing is you could have replaced CSC with VSC just 7 months ago. I prayed for mine to go to CSC and now this happens. I just don't understand.

Any time frame on CSC yet? I filed mine at end of September.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-03-24 22:56:00

CSC is it the Walking Dead?

What list is this?

The only thing starting to give me slight hope again is seeing on Igor's list there have been some approvals in the last few days out of CSC, and some of those are mid-July/late July filers. Maybe they are finally back to work on the K-1 petitions.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-03-24 23:23:00

CSC Finally moving

What is this group you guys are talking about?

I go in and change the last number of my case number to see what I can find on others and everything within a few of mine are not I129-Fs. Can you tell me how I can find the ones in my "batch" like you guys?

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-04-19 07:38:00

Why CSC doesnt keep doing Dec with august to nov?

Aya and I are almost at the 7 month mark. We've been strong, it's just hard. I have my Senator involved now so maybe it will just naturally take it's course in a timely fashion.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-04-19 07:41:00

October

Seriously? I'm getting tired of hearing people complain about october, november and december when July, August and September aren't done yet.

I'm a September filer and I'm being patient and supportive of everyone else, but really?

We have all been waiting for our loved ones for entirely too long. The system is broken. Constantly complaining and always assuming the worst is not going to help anyone.

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

God speed to you LovingLuke and to everyone else that is 3 months prior to you that haven't been approved yet.

I am starting to freak out! literally it is like October got forgotten about??

What if our stack got so wet it is destroyed and they will never tell us!

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-04-24 05:24:00

FAST APPROVALS!!!!?

There would have to be severe reasons to get an expedite approved. Either military, something going on in the originating country or something similar. Without more information on who they saw approved, I would take it with a grain of salt.

Louis and Aya

Male

2013-05-10 11:03:00