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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this real - NOA2 in just over a month?
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-03 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor tax returns
You do not need the w-2's with the tax transcripts.

QUOTE (pizzadude)
The 1040 is the form you file your taxes with the US government, the w-2's are the supporting documents from the employer which go with the 1040 to show how much you were supposed to claim on the 1040 form. If you are going to use the 1040 you need to turn in BOTH the 1040 and the W-2.
OR EVEN BETTER since you know how to order these forms from the IRS go the EASIER route and ORDER THE TAX TRANSCRIPTS...these documents are FREE and take about 5-10 days to get and you will not need any supporting documents, meaning you don't have to get the w-2's.
To get them you call the 18008291040 # for the IRS and follow the prompts.


This has all the info you need to answer your questions...

Edited by thepizzadude, 04 October 2009 - 11:35 AM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-04 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor tax returns
OK let me clear this up so we all understand.
The 1040 is the form you file your taxes with the US government, the w-2's are the supporting documents from the employer which go with the 1040 to show how much you were supposed to claim on the 1040 form. If you are going to use the 1040 you need to turn in BOTH the 1040 and the W-2.
OR EVEN BETTER since you know how to order these forms from the IRS go the EASIER route and ORDER THE TAX TRANSCRIPTS...these documents are FREE and take about 5-10 days to get and you will not need any supporting documents, meaning you don't have to get the w-2's.
To get them you call the 18008291040 # for the IRS and follow the prompts.

Good Luck

QUOTE (vfrflyboy @ Oct 3 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wade and Kristin

Yes , Donna is right all the way here.
Send the previous 3 years if all possible.
BTW, documentation from the goveremnt (USCIS, IRS, CIA)
are free. NEVER pay for any form(s).
Hope this helps
Have a great day

Incorrect...if you are ordering copies of the 1040 forms from the IRS they cost, if I remember correctly approx. $57.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-03 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhilippines Medical Exam Costs
It's $213. and some change so should just say $214. but you have to pay in pesos so if you take 10272php you will more than likely have enough.
Yes it includes the immunizations also.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-04 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures!!!!!***ONE QUICK QUESTION***!!!!!
Like Gary said but if you want to include a supplement format it something like this:


Form G325a Supplement, Part ? Or Line ?

[First Name and Last Name],
A# [your Alien Registration Number]


Enter any info here



________________________
PRINT NAME

________________________
Signature

___________
Date

Edited by thepizzadude, 04 October 2009 - 06:51 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-04 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase updated 9/21/09, but no approval or RFE
QUOTE (LaneAndDaisy @ Oct 4 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi ...just wanna inform u that our NOA2 was approved last 9-18-09 good.gif and no email notification from USCIS online. twas sent via post office and fiance got it yesterday when he reached home from his travel to the PI..moreover, another letter came in from NVC dated 9-25-09 with MNL case #..i can already head off for my medical...that was a good and big surprise...who could have thought of that because we were both waiting to be informed via email....so guys check ur mailbox daily...esp. the June filers..csc is approving July cases now with the latest approval of 12 cases last 10-2-09..wow...good luck to us all...thank you so much and hope i will pass the medical and interview..i think there is no more letter (packet 3) to expect from USEM in Manila..so i can let fiance call USEM for my interview sched.. kicking.gif

thank u...God is good and full of surprises innocent.gif ..this is a lesson to learn coz i admit i was so anxious and got very much depressed about the timeline...running to more than 100 days bfore fiance called about the date twas approved..(88days)

daisy (lane)

When NVC tells you they sent the package:

Don't wait on the embassy to send you anything or you may get old. Go to this page and learn all you need to...Call them and see if they have your package yet and set an appointment.

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

This page is about Setting Appointments:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

Has she/he got all the paperwork ready yet, is the medical done.

Go to St Lukes -- send her a copy of the letter from NVC, email or mail your choice: it's walk in so don't worry best to go Tues-Thurs to avoid rush.
Medicals are valid for 6 months. Info about medical is at the wwwfk1en.pdf link above.

Check this site for more info on the visa process in Manila:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Check up on the CFO seminar he/she will need either before or after but definitely before he/she can LEAVE the country Look HERE:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-04 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Job~ (I-134 Affidavit of Support)
QUOTE (Vivien n Charlie @ Oct 5 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think I found what I was looking for here:
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

Can you look at the bottom links and tell me if I can disregard the IV (Immigration Visa) instructions?

I'm pretty sure I have to follow the K1 Interview Preparation Instructions.
I am filling for K1 visa as well.

When NVC tells you they sent the package:

Don't wait on the embassy to send you anything or you may get old. Go to this page and learn all you need to...Call them and see if they have your package yet and set an appointment.

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

This page is about Setting Appointments:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

Has she/he got all the paperwork ready yet, is the medical done.

Go to St Lukes -- send her a copy of the letter from NVC, email or mail your choice: it's walk in so don't worry best to go Tues-Thurs to avoid rush.
Medicals are valid for 6 months. Info about medical is at the wwwfk1en.pdf link above.

Check this site for more info on the visa process in Manila:

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Check up on the CFO seminar he/she will need either before or after but definitely before he/she can LEAVE the country Look HERE:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Keaton421 @ Oct 5 2009, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually had a few questions about that.

1) So it would work for my father to become my co-sponsor?

Yes if he meets the required income with his family(if married) and your spouse.

2) Our envelope should contain the completed I-134, and the "employee letter" completed by my father's boss, correct?

And it is advised you also include a copy of last years tax forms and supporting documents or a tax transcript for last year available from the IRS at 18008291040, if you use the transcripts there is no need for w-2's, 1099's or any other supporting docs

3) When should I send that in?

It is needed at the interview stage and exactly when would depend on which consulate you are working through


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Keaton421 @ Oct 5 2009, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello fellow Visa seekers,

Last month, my fiancee and I submitted our K-1 visa petition. We got our receipt from the Vermont service center pretty soon after! Now we're just waiting for the next step.

Yesterday, it was brought to my attention that petitions may be rejected if the petitioner doesn't meet a certain income level. Seeing as I just switched from Army active duty to reserves, I'm still looking for a full-time job and I'm getting a little worried that our petition doesn't go through. I'm trying to figure out what I can do right now (my family has offered to sponsor me and my fiancee), what forms I'll need, when and how to send them... etc. I appreciate your responses!

Start by guides6ly.gif located here http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

Good Luck
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 - Employment and Address questions
QUOTE (Delilah'sMan @ Oct 6 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will get her to chase down a lease, just not sure how to aquire that info about her previous residence. If it's close and explained on a seperate piece of paper, we wont get our packet sent back will we?

It probably will not be scrutinized that closely just answer as close as you can guess...
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 - Employment and Address questions
Precise information is preferable but not necessary, try to be as close as possible. Isn't there a lease or a contract that you could look at?
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestions on supporting evidence for I-134
Consulates have leeway when it comes to requirements for the interview, many consulates have different requirements that differ from other consulates.
When it comes to the I-134 this is the case more often than not, it is a non-binding agreement so many consulates actually use the I-864 requirements and apply them for use with the I-134, which requires proof of income...It only stands to reason they want to assure that you will be able to supply all the needed documentation at AOS time when you fill out the I-864. They are aware of fraudulent activity when it comes to immigration and know full well anyone can write anything on an I-134.
You might want to read this thread started a yesterday about a consulate that has so far denied an individual for lack of tax returns...

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=221698

I would suggest you get the tax returns or tax transcripts just in case and save yourself some possible heartache later.

I would tend to listen to someone who has been through the process FURTHER than an I-129F approval and has not interviewed yet. Most people on this site would tell you to take the tax forms and required documentation or the tax transcripts, and if you do not need them great but if you do and don't have them you will be thankful you thought ahead.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & Supporting Docs
QUOTE (smg1138 @ Oct 6 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok thanks. What about notarizing the tax return? Is that necessary or not?

Nope not unless your consulate has a specific requirement for that.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 & Supporting Docs
QUOTE (smg1138 @ Oct 6 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm trying to get the supporting documents together to send with my I-134 to my fiancee in Japan. I'm sending an employment letter and my last year's tax return. Does anybody know if all originals are required or would it be ok if just Fax the I-134 and the supporting documents to her? Being able to Fax them would save a lot of time. Also, is it necessary to have the copy of my last tax return notarized or not? I've seen conflicting information on that.

Unfortunately the I-134 is a document that needs an original signature.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-131: Can an AP be issued for a K-1 holder?
QUOTE (Spoom @ Oct 6 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, can you get an AP to simply visit your folks for Christmas, or does it need to be a life or death emergency?


Yes you can apply for AP to visit your folks for Christmas.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotal I-129F & K-1 processing time too short?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Sep 7 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cactuscake @ Sep 7 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tried hunting for this already and I'm not having much luck. My situation is that my fiancee (USC) and I sent our I-129F packet to the California Service Center about 2 weeks ago, on the assumption that everything should be ready for us to get married in the US in mid-late August next year. However, to accommodate wedding guests from outside of the US (give them more time to save up for airfares, hotels, etc) it made sense to postpone the wedding... May 2011 being the next best date.

This would put our planned ceremony 22 months after the initial filing, which is probably longer than it will take to be issued a visa and maybe so long that any visa issued would expire too soon. In the mean time, I plan to visit a few times on the VWP, which I understand is pretty trouble free as long as I can prove intent to return to the UK.

Soooo, my questions are:

1. which part of the process is easiest or most sensible to extend/postpone (NOA2, visa interview, visa issuance, visa validity dates, etc.)?
2. is it possible to continue visiting the US on VWP after the k-1 is in your passport (i.e. just not using that page) during the early part of its 6 month validity period?

Many thanks.


When the approved petition gets to the consulate you can ask for extensions on the original 4 month validity. This is at the consulates disgression but most will extend it up to 1 year if requested. The visa itself, once issued, is valid for 6 months (you must enter the US within 6 months) and then of course, you have 90 days to get married from when you enter the US.

So given a 6 month (average) processing time plus 4 months initial validity, plus 6 months visa valisity plus 3 months for marriage, you are already at 19 months without any delays, but using ALL of you allowed time. One or, at most, two petition extensions at the consulate should do you nicely and I would think would be possible to get approved.


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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-07 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
rofl.gif Congratulations take a breath before you pass out...it's been known to happen ya know biggrin.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused about forms sent to fiance
QUOTE (Rings @ Oct 6 2009, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honestly I would do both. Make a copy send it in with the form and make her bring a copy (better safe than sorry honesttly)

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Also, the engagement requirement can be fulfilled by including your letters of intent to marry.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotal Frustration
Tax transcripts can be ordered from 18008291040, they are basically itemized copies of your tax return information in a format the IRS uses.
They are free to order and can be used in place of the "tax return and w-2's or 1099's".
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out form I-134
QUOTE (kyle&krystel @ Oct 6 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so me and my Fiancee finally got our NOA2, and now I'm just preparing for the upcoming interview.

Anyways, I have a couple questions regarding form I-134 for clarification.

1st - Since I do not have sufficient income I am having my father and/or stepmother to be a co-sponsor. Anyways parts 1 and 2 should be under my fathers/stepmothers name correct? Just clarifying.

Yes

2nd - Also with that in mind, I'm sure that my fiancee's name would be on part 3 correct? If so, under relationship to sponsor would "Sons Fiancee" be put in that blank, or what would you guys recommend?

Yes and Yes

3rd - Part 10 as I recall from searching the forum, would be "None" correct? Since father/stepmother would be the co-sponsor?

Yes

4th - Since I will be using a co-sponsor, will they need any other forms about me regarding my ability to support my fiancee w/o becoming a public charge?

You will also need to submit a copy of the I-134.

I'm probably thinking a little bit too much on this, but I'm sure a lot of you have already been there and done that, and will be able to help me with ease.

Thank you all in advance.

-Kyle


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWant to Get Married but NOT Live in the US
QUOTE (rsn @ Oct 6 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vic23 @ Oct 6 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hopefully once we get married in Peru they will give her a visa to visit the US.


If you are unable to obtain a tourist visa in your current situation, getting married will not make it any easier. In fact, it might make it harder.

Consider a K1.

K1 is not gonna work if you plan on not living in US after marriage, first you have to marry then wait a few months for the ability to travel outside US. Then you can't be out of country for a prolonged period of time using the travel document. Then you have to maintain a residency to remove conditions after AOS in a few years.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-06 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespost k-1 adjustment of status work authorization
QUOTE (Lena & Sasha @ Oct 7 2009, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey- My husband came here on a K-1 visa and is currently working on his I-94 which expires in two weeks. We are sending off our adjustment of status package this week.
Am I correct in thinking he must STOP working for 90 days or so while we wait for his EAD? Is there a way to expedite the process or get something temporary for now? Thanks so much... Elena

Actually as of April this year he is NOT supposed to be working at anytime before he receives his EAD, but that is an argument that has been gone over and over here on VJ and you will get many different answers to your question.

Good Luck
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129f
Anywhere from 5-15 days, don't worry about that just worry about knowing they received it.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Visa, I-134 Affidavit of support Documents
QUOTE (botskie @ Oct 7 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

One other question, how long did you have to wait when you filed for your I-485 Change of Status? Is it within a time period like 3 months?


ASAP after you are married, hopefully by time your 1-94 expires. But many people wait longer.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Visa, I-134 Affidavit of support Documents
Call 18008291040 and order a TAX TRANSCRIPT (these are free and take 5-10 days usually to get to you) not A COPY OF YOUR TAX RETURN (these cost $57. because they have to go look for them in their files and copy them for you).

DO NOT listen if someone tells you "you don't need a copy of your tax return" because that is a load of garbage. Look at the Manila website http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf and read the following from their list of required documents to bring:

n. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Notice where it says you need to bring "You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2)"

You can substitute the 1040 and w-2's with the tax transcript, which is the IRS version of your tax forms. I did it and I can tell you POSITIVELY you can also.

Edited by thepizzadude, 07 October 2009 - 03:35 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused Please help
From the I-864 instructions...basically the same as the I-134 when it comes to counting household size:

Your household size includes yourself and the following individuals, no matter where they live: any spouse, any dependent children under the age of 21, any other dependents listed on your most recent Federal income tax return, all persons being sponsored in this affidavit of support, and any immigrants previously sponsored with a Form I-864 or FormI-864 EZ affidavit of support whom you are still obligated to support.

NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE, any dependent children under age of 21. Any OTHER dependents listed on your most recent Federal income tax return.

Pretty simple to understand, but difficult to interpret when you want it to mean something else.

If your fiance needs $32,327.50 to sponsor family of 5 and you said he makes $29,000 and receives child support, does he receive at least $62.26 a week in child support for his daughter. If so, you should have just at the limit, if not you need a co-sponsor.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinalizing my I-129F Packet a few last minute questions
QUOTE (jhay @ Oct 7 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (brlukath @ Oct 7 2009, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On my quick read of your list, the only PRIMARY evidence of having met is your passport stamps. Make sure you put those in--front and center-- and that the dates on the photos match the dates of the trips. All of the rest of what you have is irrelevant so it should go AFTER.



In my opinion the passport stamps are kinda bogus, they are photocopied from my passport yes, but there is nowhere on the pages to signify that it is actually MY passport...... I assume anyone could just photocopy someone elses passport ??!!

That is exactly what I was gonna tell ya, but at the interview if you are there you could show them your passport, you really need something to PROVE you were there and the only thing you seem to have are those stamps, you kept NO BOARDING PASSES. What about luggage tags, any still attached to your luggage. Can you get copies of the hotel receipts or possibly your credit card statements showing you paid for things there at the time you were supposed to be there, you need something with YOUR NAME and THE DATES and SOMEPLACE IN THE PHILIPPINES showing all together. And it won't do any good with the cc bills showing you bought tickets because it doesn't mean you used them.

As far as my pics go, unfortunately they where recently printed at a Wal-Mart photo center because they where on my cameras memory card or stored in my cpu, so the date on the back of the photo is NOT the date they where actually taken.

The pics are hardly primary evidence so it won't really matter because they can be date stamped with any computer photo editing software. One thing I tell everyone that is going to meet a fiance is when your plane lands get a picture in the airport of you together in front of a date, clock, airline schedule holding a newspaper whatever you can.

All of this is somewhat frustrating, I mean in my case the objective of my initial trip to Manila was business, I had no intentions of meeting my fiance there, furthermore no idea of a K1 visa or its guidelines, so how is a person like myself supposed have been prepared for all of this....If it was my intention to travel to another country and find my fiance' I suppose I would have had everything dialed perfectly.........

Edited by thepizzadude, 07 October 2009 - 05:39 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am sending in my timeline with my I129F
QUOTE (edtmv @ Sep 29 2009, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you guys think putting BOTH address on there would be a good idea??

Thanks for your help


If you feel it is needed address it to the agency you are sending it too.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-29 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much does it cost????
QUOTE (Kittyfang @ Oct 8 2009, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lastly, someone mention $131 for the interview. Do you mean the one you get at a USCIS' office? Cause I'm pretty sure those do not cost anything (then again, this is my opinion and nothing else wink.gif


You are correct, when I said interview I should have been more clear. The cost of the visa for the beneficiary is $131.00 I just lump this in my interview costs. biggrin.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-08 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much does it cost????
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 7 2009, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How much for that pizza?

$51.18 incl uncle sams part.... rofl.gif


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much does it cost????
QUOTE (MJhawk @ Oct 7 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am curious how much the whole K1 visa costs

1-129F- $455.00
Medical- $275.00
Interview- ???
Adjustment of Status- ???
any others??

1-129F- $455.00
Medical- $depends on consulate
Interview- $131.00
Adjustment of Status- $1010.00
any others $costs to go to wherever for the interview and medical, any documents that may be needed per the embassies own reqs...ie police certificates etc...flight to US blah blah blah. This doesn't include any trips you make over there wherever there may be.
You should figure on spending $3000+ with $3000 being on the light side. biggrin.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-07 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi - Just getting started
QUOTE (saradp2009 @ Oct 5 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I have read the guide on here about 3 times now fully and I am still confused on somethings! lol

Do I need to send in the I-134 AOS form in with the I-129F packet in the beginning or is that for a later date?

Will be needed at the interview stage with the consulate, and FYI the I-134 is not an AOS form.

Should I certify mail the I-129F packet or something else?

I've used regular mail with delivery confirmation on everything I have mailed USCIS and never encountered a problem yet.

The forms I am sending in, my fiance wasnt here to sign in person, but he filled them out, signed them, scanned them and then emailed them to me and I printed them out. Will they accept that?

Some forms it is ok to have scanned/emailed but some require a ORIGINAL signature, read the instructions or the guides/flowchart here on VJ and they will tell you.

I know I have more questions, but I cant think of them right now lol

We'll be waiting, can hardly wait. biggrin.gif


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-05 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick Question regarding 1099
It is used to report MISC income.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-10 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the Process, a few Q's
QUOTE (Stats84 @ Oct 11 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does an immigration lawyer speed things up? How will a lawyer help?

No, and not in my opinion unless you have something that makes your case unique and difficult

I live with my love abroad, do I absolutely need to be in the US to file?

Not necessary, but you do need an address in US


Police certificate for my love.....needs one from every place she lived since 16? What exactly is this and what if she has one from the FBI equivelant? Does that suffice or not?

If it says that then it will be ok, but it doesn't so I would say no, supply that which is asked for.

Thank you in advance.


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-11 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129f
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-10-11 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Sep 24 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think that it probably should be okay. Even with the USCIS's new revamped website it says to send in 2--one for the petitioner and one for the beneficiary. I sent in 4 for each, but hopefully they just throw 3 of them away. I would think that when they re-do their entire website that they would correct any mistakes and add new information. If it's not corrected I'm only left to assume it wasn't a mistake for them to say to send 2.

Good luck, I'm praying for no RFE for you or anything else who didn't send in 4 per person! Seems kind of silly if they would since their own website says different!


This is what confuses everyone...from the NEW website:
Biographic Information

Purpose of Form :
To provide biographic information on an alien. You file this form only as instructed on another Immigration application or petition.
Number of Pages :
4
Edition Date :
6/12/09. Previous editions accepted.
Where to File :

As instructed in another application or petition.
Filing Fee :
$0.00
Special Instructions :

This version of the G-325A, Biographic Information, is a fillable form. You should install the latest version of Adobe Reader to make best use of the fillable features of this form. You should also read our instructions regarding fillable forms.

* Download G-325A (513KB PDF)

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

And this is the NEW REVAMPED site....

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
QUOTE (Jeff B. @ Sep 23 2009, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Cortr @ Sep 18 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I'm going to send four, just to be safe. It just seems silly that this confusion isn't accounted for in the form instructions.

On a related note, do you have to send in just one (per person) passport photo, or do you need a photo to accompany each of the form copies (for a total of 4 per person)?

One photo per person is enough

As per the instructions, yes.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-23 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
QUOTE (Cortr @ Sep 18 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I'm going to send four, just to be safe. It just seems silly that this confusion isn't accounted for in the form instructions.

On a related note, do you have to send in just one (per person) passport photo, or do you need a photo to accompany each of the form copies (for a total of 4 per person)?

1 per person good.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-18 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
QUOTE (Cortr @ Sep 17 2009, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm in the middle of this same nightmare right now.

First of all, if you haven't downloaded the form since 6/12/2009 -- then you were using the old form. The USCIS website says that the old form is still currently being accepted. Please don't confuse the discussion further by mentioning how there's 4 pages for you, etc!

Because, if you navigate to the website and look at the current form available for download, it's only 1 page, and it doesn't have the little routing/codes at the bottom that the prior one did:
http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-325a.pdf

The instructions make no mention of the fact that you're supposed to include four copies. The only hint to that fact is that the page describing the G-325A says there's 4 pages:
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

I've been wondering whether to send four copies, one copy, or what. So far, here is the results from my inquiries online:

1) Asked my attorney -- says since they reduced it to 1 page, and the other 3 pages were just copies anyway, can just send 1 (probably)

Probably, but he has no friggin' idea rofl.gif maybe he should find out since HE'S BEING PAID BY YOU!!!

2) Looked on VisaJourney -- website claims to send 4, claims to be checking into the matter with USCIS -- unverified, just guesswork as best as I can tell

Not really sure because as you can see the answers you received in #3 & #4 below from the source are different per each call and I would say you could call 6 times and get different answers each time...Now this site has 1000's of people who have been through the process successfully and tell you to Cover YOur Azz by sending in 4 JUST IN CASE because they know what has and will happen...OH AND THIS IS FREE INFORMATION AND IT'S BETTER THAN THE LAWYERS

3) Called USCIS a week ago and asked them Attempt #1 -- guy said that if the instructions didn't say to make 4 copies, can just send one

This guy doesn't know the answer or he wouldn't have said "if the instructions didn't say...." so, he's a guesser.

4) Called USCIS today -- another guy said that even though there's only 1 page in the PDF, it's supposed to (magically?) print out four copies with some different text at the bottom when you print it. As far as I know, that's totally and technically impossible. But I could be wrong. He went on further to claim that sending in the same page, copied 4 times, would be incorrect. (this also seems totally unlikely)

Another guy who has no clue...just guessing...

So in summary, my experience is that nobody freaking knows what you're supposed to do, and it depends on who you ask, or where you look! How much more opaque could this process be?

My suggestion is in agreement with VJ because they got me to the AOS stage so far...OR get someone to send you a copy of the old .pdf file and use it...website says you can use old versions...

Edited by thepizzadude, 17 September 2009 - 07:31 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-17 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A
http://www.visajourn...is-g-325a-form/

Info about g-325A
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-11 01:28:00