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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
QUOTE (zacharykutz @ Aug 19 2009, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 19 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zacharykutz @ Aug 19 2009, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last year I did not make above the poverty line.

I am therefore going to have my mom co sponsor with in addition to my financial information.

What form should she fill out. Will she fill out the I-134 like me?

Thanks!


What are you filing for, where in the process are you. Your info says K3, your posting in a K1 group and you have no timeline.
It's hard to answer your question.



I'm filing for a K-1. Not sure why I put K-3.

Here's my timeline.

Feb 24th NOA1
July 13th NOA2
Aug. 13th Fiancee received Packet
Aug. 27th is the interview


Yes at the consulate stage of the K1 process you and the co-sponsor BOTH will need to fill out the I-134. Just follow the guides and example form for this document and you can't go wrong. smile.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-19 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
QUOTE (zacharykutz @ Aug 19 2009, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last year I did not make above the poverty line.

I am therefore going to have my mom co sponsor with in addition to my financial information.

What form should she fill out. Will she fill out the I-134 like me?

Thanks!


What are you filing for, where in the process are you. Your info says K3, your posting in a K1 group and you have no timeline.
It's hard to answer your question.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-19 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCrossing over
QUOTE (Erin G. @ Aug 19 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry for butting in, but I wasn't aware you could cross and NOT activate the visa. Is this true? Under what circumstances can one do that?


The K1 visa has a validity period of 6 months and since Canadians can enter US without a visa it is entirely possible to go back and forth while having one and not using it. Albeit you would have to show ties to Canada if you wanted to come as visitor just like usual, especially with a fiance visa in the mix.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-19 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbanco de oro
QUOTE (delta23 @ Aug 20 2009, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello

my fiance will be taking her 2nd medical test at saint lukes in september, my question is to anyone that has taken the 2nd medical, will we have to pay the banco de oro fee a 2nd time along with the medical fee?

thanks in advance joe


Not sure about the medical tests the 2nd time costing more, BUT you paid Banco De Oro for the visa fee not the medical fee. You should have paid the medical fee at St Lukes.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-20 14:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the petitioner do after the NOA2 is recieved
QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Aug 20 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Aug 20 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Aug 20 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What do you mean by "peitioner can send money for the medical and visa costs"? I realise that the medical will cost money. But when first applying for the k1 visa I paid (cant remember) approx $550. So when you said visa costs, are you saying that there will be more fees to pay before he gets here?

There is a Visa application fee paid to the Embassy/Consulate, plus the fee for the medical exam.




Do you know how much the visa application fee is? I heard that the medical examination will be approximately $220 american dollars, but how much does the other fee run? If it helps anything, his interview will be in Casablanca, Morocco... blink.gif


The "approx $550." you paid was not a visa fee it was a petition fee. You filed a petition to get permission for your SO to be allowed to file an application for a visa.
The actual visa fee paid to the embassy is $131., you will also have to pay for the medical and any other reqs. the embassy may have.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-20 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange last name after wedding
QUOTE (Freyja @ Aug 14 2009, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you!

Our marriage certificate just shows my name as my maiden name and doesn't indicate in any way whether I am changing my name or not. But maybe that differs between states??

So I will have to wait until I have EAD/GC to change my last name on SSN, I can't do it earlier? I asked the people at the SS office when I applied for SSN in my maiden name and they said I first have to register my new name with immigration so that they can see the new name in the computer. Whatever that means?? I guess sending in AOS but is that not enough, I have to also get EAD before I can get new SSN?

Thanks again!!!!!!! star_smile.gif


All you have to do is put your new name on the AOS forms and go from there. There is nothing on you marriage paperwork that shows the name change at all, they always show the maiden name and are filed like that with the state. It may be different in some states but I highly doubt it. When you get your EAD go to Social Security office and change name, same with DMV.

Good Luck
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-14 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160: Re-do Form or Just Send Confirmation Page?
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Aug 20 2009, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Pizzadude, it's a different form. The DS-160 is the new electronic nonimmigrant visa form in use at a limited number of consulates (see http://travel.state....forms_4230.html for the list—Manila isn't one of them). Unlike the DS-156, this one stores the data you enter. The older electronic DS-156 that most consulates are still using does not store or submit any data when you click Continue, it just uses the data to generate a barcode.

Spoom, the State Department's FAQ on the DS-160 (http://travel.state....forms_4401.html) says you only need to bring the confirmation page to your interview. This makes sense, as all the data you entered should have been captured in their database and will pop up when they scan the barcode. I would be hesitant to redo it for the reason you mentioned, i.e., possibly creating multiple records.

Of course, you could always contact the consulate and see what they suggest.


Oops ... sorry Spoom, call the consulate is all I can suggest since I don't know what the heck i'm talking about. blink.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-20 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-160: Re-do Form or Just Send Confirmation Page?
QUOTE (Spoom @ Aug 20 2009, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,

I'm at the packet 3 stage with the Montreal consulate. I spent most of this afternoon finding information for and filling out the DS-160 form, and finally submitted it and attempted to print both the confirmation page and the form itself. However, I wasn't able to print the full form for whatever reason (my printer only printed a page of it). I did print the confirmation page three times and had it emailed to myself (which was not an option for the full form).

As my computer crashed shortly afterward, I don't still have the application up and I have no way of getting it back, since you can only save it locally (not with a username or password). So I'm left with just the confirmation page and barcode.

The letter in the packet 3 set telling me what to send in included these items:

QUOTE (Montreal Consulate)
Form DS-160 - one copy, available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

...

Confirmation receipt regarding Form DS-160 - one copy, available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

So here's my question. My information is now in their database, accessible by them scanning the barcode on my confirmation page. However, they state that I'm supposed to send in the full form as well, even though they can access it.

I can do one of two things:

- Just send the confirmation page and hope that they don't complain I didn't send in the whole form, or
- Re-do the form, and hope that they don't complain that I now have two non-immigrant visa applications in their database

What would you guys suggest?


Just redo it, it will generate a new barcode and if I remember correctly the confirmation # changed. Had the same problem. It happens, don't worry about it. When you get to the print part print a few copies.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-20 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support advice for a visa interview
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-21 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe best path to choose?
QUOTE (drchouinard @ Aug 19 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am new to this forum (obviously,) but not to this site. I have been trying to wade through everything for a while now. Its all so confusing to me and I feel like I'm in over my head wacko.gif After reading through a lot of information these past two years, I really REALLY wish that I didn't have to deal with immigration, but I guess I have to so... I want to do this as quickly and painlessly as possible (like I am sure most of us do.)

Anyways, I am an American citizen (born) and my fiance is a Canadian citizen. We have been together for over two years now and just recently got engaged. We also have a baby on the way :-D I am 29 weeks pregnant. Anyways, I was wondering if the best path to take is to apply for the K-1 or to get married and apply for the K-3.. or if there is any other option availible?

I also have a few concerns about the overall process. I am slightly worried about the income support because I don't make very much money. In fact, I receive assistance from a few government programs (which is kinda silly because if he was here I wouldn't need them..)

Next, we were hoping for him to be able to stay with the baby and I after its birth while awaiting the visa approval. Since he is Canadian, I know that he doesn't require a vistors visa to be here, and obviously he couldn't work or anything. But would this affect the process at all? Or would he just have to return to Canada for the interview at the consulate?

Any help or comments are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Doni


I would suggest you read the guides a little bit to get familiar with the different types of visas available...
The K1 is gonna be the quickest more than likely but has a higher cost than the others also cannot work for about 3+ months or more depending on how quick you marry.
You will need to make approximately 22K+ to qualify to sponsor him based on 3 people in family. You may need a co-sponsor depending on your income, can't really answer based on your "I don't make very much".

Good Luck

Edited by thepizzadude, 19 August 2009 - 10:28 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-19 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does it mean?
QUOTE (?JOHN?JULIE? @ Aug 20 2009, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
" Petition has been approved and forwarded to the listed consulate"


Did it go to NVC or did it go directly to the foreign embassy?


It means it is heading to NVC...you should be receiving your NOA2 soon...

1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-21 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled!!!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI have a question...
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Aug 24 2009, 04:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've read the guides and looked at this application about 12 billion times but I'm a little worried about how to answer this question.

On the I-129F, question 11 asks if my fiance has ever been in the U.S.(he's been here to visit me 4 times since last November, so I checked the yes box), but then question 12 asks if he's currently in the U.S, and what he arrived as. He's here with me now, he drove down on August 9th and will be here until September 6th. He doesn't have a tourist visa or anything, he just drove down. He's never had a visa of any kind before. I know that since he's here and will be here still when we send off the packet that I should answer this question, but I'm not sure HOW to answer it. I assume that if I put "visitor" that it has to do with that I-94 right?

I know the answer is going to be simple as can be, but I'm just trying to do this right. Any help will be appreciated. blush.gif


What exactly are you asking. Citizens of Canada are not required to have any visa to enter the US so just answer YES hes here, he came to visit, no big deal.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresah..got NOA2.what next plz?
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat's income requirement when filed for fiancee?
QUOTE (Ning @ Aug 24 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hkgaur @ Aug 25 2009, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tristan Trung le @ Aug 24 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anybody know what's the income requirement when I live Houston Texas and want filed a fiancee case for my fiancee who live in Vietnam..I've reading the forum but dont know what's the income requirement..Thanks in advance


You must make 125% of the below.

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in family Poverty guideline

1 person household-$10,830
2 person household -$14,570
3 person household -$18,310
4 person household-$22,050
5 person household-$25,790
6 person household-$29,530
7 person -household$33,270
8 person household -$37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

Hi!

Good luck to you on your forthcoming Visa journey!

I think these numbers are for active duty military. The way I read the poverty levels its $18, 212.00 for 2 people.


To get the 125% you need to use your math skills. Hence the above numbers must be multiplied. So...14570.00x125%=18212.50

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 23:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDidn't write name on back of photo..
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Aug 20 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aquices @ Aug 20 2009, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope so...
but it is stated in the instructions:
"The dimension of the full frontal facial image of you and your fiancé(e) in separate photos should be about one inch from your chin to the top of your hair. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print the name (and Alien Registration Number, if known) on the back of each photograph."

Yes - you're right about that (slipped my mind).

Nonetheless I've personally not seen an RFE for this reason - in any event, there isn't anything to do but relax - you can't send things to them in the hopes that it catches up with your petition - if you did get an RFE (which I doubt), you would have to wait until it actually happens and you get an official notice, which won't be for many months to come.

Hang in there - you'll be just fine. good.gif


good.gif Agreed, you will probably hear nothing about it.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-20 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClassic "LOST FILE" scenario???
Congratulations, now keep checking the USCIS website to see if it shows approved and look for the email approval notice...if you don't get it soon call them back over and over.
I would bug the heck out of them til I got the NOA2.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-25 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClassic "LOST FILE" scenario???
QUOTE (Bryan n Christine @ Aug 24 2009, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope, been in the same house for 11 years, the only thing I can think of is someone misplaced it when my Senator made the inquiry. I hope he can help get us back to the top... after 7 months, being told another 5 months just to get NOA2! Very disheartening. I thought I read somewhere that a request to expedite could be filed when USCIS makes a mistake... Anyone know anything about that?


Yes they have that available if they mess up but the link on the USCIS website to that info is broken...

http://www.uscis.gov...0000ecd190aRCRD

Here is the link maybe the problem will clear up soon...

Here is from the VSC service center page:

Case Services

If you believe that there is a problem with a case that you have filed, you have moved, or if you are in need of other services, please call our toll free customer service number, at 1-800-375-5283. Customer service can help you with a variety of services for a case that is pending or completed.

Requesting Emergency Processing

We normally process the cases in the order in which they are received. Because we want to be fair to our customers, we will only consider taking a case out of its normal order and processing it ahead of other cases if there is a genuine emergency. You may be able to request expedited handling of your case if you can demonstrate that you are or will be subject to one of the following, emergency situations:

? Severe financial loss to a company or individual

? A personal emergency situation.

? A Humanitarian situation.

? Your application was submitted by a nonprofit organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States.

? Your application is relevant to a Department of Defense or National Interest Situation. In this case, the request for expedited processing must come from an official U.S. government entity and indicate that a delay will be detrimental to our government.

? USCIS made an error in processing your application.

? Your application represents some other compelling interest of the US government.

If you believe that your situation may meet one of the emergency situations above and you are ready to file your application or petition, file the case by express mail, include the request for expedited processing, and include the supporting documentation. The address for this purpose is:

USCIS

Vermont Service Center

75 Lower Welden

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

Edited by thepizzadude, 24 August 2009 - 11:45 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-24 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce in california or mexico?
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-26 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-864
QUOTE (johnnybgood265 @ Aug 26 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At this time unfortunately im still jobless and looking for employment . I might be using a co-sponser when the NOA-2 is approved. But i hope it doesent come to that. My question is if I use a co-sponser I know we both have to fill out the I-134 form and send it in to the embassy in my fiances package. But do I need at this time to also send in the I-864 or does that come later ? Also how come there are two affidavit of support forms ?? the 134 and the 864 ??? Hope someone here can help us. Anyone with an answer would be great and thank you once again. good.gif


The I-134 is used at the consulate stage. The I-864 is used at the AOS stage and is more a contract between you and the government pertaining to your ability to support your beneficiary of the visa.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-26 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp understanding I-129F
I see no reason why you would not be able to do what you are trying to accomplish. Age requirements for marriage are determined by each state not at the federal level.
The I-134 is an affidavit of support and not a contract, so it can be signed by someone under the age of 18. It is essentially a form to file a promise with the Bureau to support an alien entering the United States and that the alien will not become a public charge.
An I-864 on the other hand is a Contract between you and the federal government, and I THINK in the US you must be 18 to sign a contract and be held liable to adhere to its contents. From the directions it states: This form is a contract between a sponsor and the U.S.Government. Completing and signing this form makes you the sponsor. You must show on this form that you have enough income and/or assets to maintain the intending immigrant(s) and the rest of your household at 125 percent ofthe Federal Poverty Guidelines. By signing Form I-864, you are agreeing to use your resources to support the intending immigrant(s) named in this form, if it becomes necessary. You will not need this document until you file AOS which would be after February so you would be 18.
I hope this helps.



thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-26 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Aug 28 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (timothyeasom @ Aug 28 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi can we get a ticket for my fiancee via expedia, you think we wont have a problem getting tickets thru expedia rather than getting ticket on the philippines,?thankss


You can buy the ticket anywhere you want. Be sure that Expedia or whoever you use issues tickets originating from outside the USA, they may not. What I usually do is use a service like Expedia or Orbitz to research fares as it is fast and compares many airlines. Then I go directly to the chosen airline's website and buy the ticket there. This can save an addtional $40 or so, depending on airline and online service, but I have always received the best price direct from the airline website. Also compare buying the ticket on different days. Same ticket, same flight, same travel days...but PURCHASED on different days will have a different price! No kidding! Sometimes as much as $100 or more! So check prices tonight, then again tomorrow, then again Monday, etc. When I bought tickets for our travel this summer the dfference from NYC to Kiev was $819-$644 just by PURCHASING the ticket on a different day! (Aerosvit airlines)


Agreed I do the same, and usually the tickets are cheaper on Wednesdays. Could be me though cause i'm weird that way. rofl.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-28 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos- dated or with post it notes on reverse
QUOTE (ashokbangia @ Aug 26 2009, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rsn @ Aug 25 2009, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ashokbangia @ Aug 25 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
I read somewhere in the K1 Visa guides that the photos of meetings should be dated
Not knowing how to imprint dates on the photos and also writing at back of photo may spoil them
my question is:
Is it okay to put details reg date , location and who all are in photo on a post it note and stick it on reverse of photo
Thanks
Ashok



Having the dates printed on the photos when they are developed is not more solid than hand-writing them on the back. We wrote dates and descriptions on the back of each photo and this turned out fine. I guess you could use post-it-notes, but what if they fall off? I'd recommend writing on the reverse side with pen (as we did) or pencil if you are really worried about damaging them.

---------------------------------
thanks
After my this post- I learnt that one could print and I tried printing with dates from Kodak kiosk at Walmart- it works!
One can print the dates whereever you wish to the photo- just go to More edits and then insert text- then change options on the directions on screen to move the text printed

Quite easy- but time consuming
you can change the size also

Ashok


And this is exactly why it does not really matter with dating them, it is so easy to PUT a date on any picture so it really carries no weight.
Just write on back with pencil or felt tip pen per instructions on most documents.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-26 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrath of Creditors
QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Aug 28 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 28 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Aug 28 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK OK OK....

I'm not going to get on my high horse like others have. Alot of people dont see screwing over the credit card companies and banks as stealing because those companies have been stealing from their own customers for years.

False statement, the credit companies dont STEAL anything you agreed to terms and conditions of them giving you access to a credit line...PERIOD. Just because the terms you agreed to are astonomical and they do everything they can to make you pay more doesn't make them thieves. It makes them terrible people but nonetheless not thieves.
This guy on the other hand is going to be a THiEF, no other way to describe it, he agreed now he wants to TAKE their money and NOT pay it back, that is theft.

I thought about doing the same. Using my overdraft to generate some additional savings on top. BUT......

I like how you would try to justify the theft "additional savings" instead of "stolen funds", Good for your moral character.

My mum always told me not to burn bridges. God forbid that anything go wrong here and I have to go back to England. It would be a MESS. So I decided against it.

Very smart woman it seems, lucky you.

Dont do it. I kind of thought of burning my bridges as tempting fate.....

Good Advice



BLA BLA....yes yes...we are all saints here. No one feels screwed over by the companies (who know their charges are wrong...hence prolonged avoidance of litigation in english courts, because they are scared of a precedent that says they take advantage of consumers and said charges should be refunded)

Gosh I love the moral brigade here.

And now my moral standing has been questioned.....I'm off to mug an old lady.

In case you don't understand, I said "Good for your moral character" because you took the RIGHT path......even though you CONSIDERED the opposite.


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-28 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrath of Creditors
QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Aug 28 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK OK OK....

I'm not going to get on my high horse like others have. Alot of people dont see screwing over the credit card companies and banks as stealing because those companies have been stealing from their own customers for years.

False statement, the credit companies dont STEAL anything you agreed to terms and conditions of them giving you access to a credit line...PERIOD. Just because the terms you agreed to are astonomical and they do everything they can to make you pay more doesn't make them thieves. It makes them terrible people but nonetheless not thieves.
This guy on the other hand is going to be a THiEF, no other way to describe it, he agreed now he wants to TAKE their money and NOT pay it back, that is theft.

I thought about doing the same. Using my overdraft to generate some additional savings on top. BUT......

I like how you would try to justify the theft "additional savings" instead of "stolen funds", Good for your moral character.

My mum always told me not to burn bridges. God forbid that anything go wrong here and I have to go back to England. It would be a MESS. So I decided against it.

Very smart woman it seems, lucky you.

Dont do it. I kind of thought of burning my bridges as tempting fate.....

Good Advice


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-28 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDelay a K-1 petition?
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Aug 29 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Most consulates will let you reschedule the interview. This often puts you back at the end of the queue, and can add several months. The consulate in Guangzhou will allow you to request that the interview be rescheduled, but they will give you a date that fits their schedule. If that ends up not being enough time you can try to request that it be rescheduled again, but there's no guarantee they will agree.

A couple of important things to bear in mind:

1. Many consulates will consider the petition to be abandoned if you don't interview within a specific period of time from the NOA2, often 1 year. This is true even if you stay in constant contact, and continue rescheduling your appointment. If they decide the petition has been abandoned then it will be sent back to USCIS, and you may end up starting over.

2. The petition approval is technically only valid for 4 months after NOA2. If you plan to ask them to reschedule the appointment beyond the normal expiration date of the approval then you should also request that the consulate grant an extension of the approval. Bear in mind that extensions are at the discretion of the consulate.

If there's any way she can handle some of these things by proxy; i.e., by hiring an attorney to represent her interests, then she can return after she gets AP for the final resolution. If you simply don't know how long this is going to take then you might be better to just withdraw the petition, and file again later when you're ready.

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-29 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat are my requirements to bring on the interview
QUOTE (zenki_james @ Aug 29 2009, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi to everyone! i am just curious on the things or requirements that i should be bringing on my interview? pls help me to prepare all the documents i need for it...im gonna have my interview on the 10th of september...i am a k1 visa - fiancee here in the philippines ...

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

Start here and you will see all you need good.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-29 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC letter received!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-30 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Received K1 Visa....
QUOTE (viknkam @ Aug 27 2009, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey there VJ world...

My fiance got his K1 today. This process has been painful enough, and we haven't seen each other since March 3rd. Originally the plan was that he would pack up and be here within a few days. I mean cmon, he has had the past 6 months to prepare for this move, and it's not even like he is leaving a good job, or a good apartment, or anything that would require a lot of effort. His reason for taking two weeks is shopping. Seriously?! I am devastated and pissed. After 6 months, he wants to shop? Material things mean more to him that being with me... ? (at least thats how i feel right now...) I can't do anything. I don't even want to talk to him. Not to mention that my family doesn't understand why he wants this time, and he wants me to "cover" for him. sad.gif He's an idiot!

Any advice? Comment?


Not to be mean or anything like that but.....comments like the bold one above...

This one..."I can't do anything. I don't even want to talk to him."

Or..."Now he has loose ends? #######?! "

And..."He is lame and selfish! "

It sounds like you have a case of the "me, me, me's"...maybe you should let it set in and give him a second. Remember he is THE ONE who is moving around the world to be with you.
Reminds me of a conversation with a friend when I told him I was gonna marry a girl from A LONG WAY FROM THE U.S. devil.gif Nothing against ALL the western girls, just the ones I met.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-27 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed example forms for G-325A and I-129F
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QUOTE (Delilah'sMan @ Aug 31 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh dear blush.gif I'm sorry...

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-31 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of meeting
QUOTE (payxibka @ Aug 30 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
also, from the I-129F instructions -

In place of any of the above, you may give USCIS a copy of your valid, unexpired U.S. passport issued with a validity period of at least five years. You must submit copies of all pages in the passport.


I would say to CYA and you are paranoid, yes it's a good idea but they only ask for the entire book if you are using it to prove citizenship. I would feel entirely comfortable sending just the pages with the stamps if I was also sending corroborating evidence like the airline tickets and boarding passes. I would not send all 20 some odd pages if I didn't need it to prove US citizenship.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-30 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens after NVC
QUOTE (kylejb @ Sep 2 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, I think I have great news. I called the NVC and they told me that our paperwork has been forwarded to the Embassy for processing! Yeah! I could not believe it! It was only at the NVC for a week!

So now, what comes next? I have seen the flowchart, but I mean how do I know when the US Embassy has received the paper work?

Does it have the same MOS #? It only went out on 8/28/09, so it will take about 3-5 days I am guessing to get to the Embassy. How long does it normally sit there before they do what they do with it. Which is what?

Sorry if this has been answered already.

Thanks in advance.


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Its hard to tell you anything because you have not filled out your timeline and you don't specify which embassy you are working with...MOS# is a giveaway but I don't have them memorized.
So, I guess best thing is to tell you to go the embassy website and see what their guidelines are, maybe start by getting your interview paperwork together.

Good Luck timeline.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-02 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi, any one may help me? Thanks
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QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 27 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0


Hey, I come again. Because I can't make it work by the method you give me above:) I don't know what's the mistake I make, I just follow your way step by step:) But always showed: No shipment found....smile.gif


You have to move the Ref# info around the date they give you so...if they said they sent to embassy on August 28th then use EXP 26 AUG 2009A,EXP 27 AUG 2009A,EXP 28 AUG 2009A,EXP 29 AUG 2009A,EXP 30 AUG 2009A and look for your embassy.

Let me know if you can't find.


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QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 27 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0



Hey pizzadude,

Do you call them 2 days after receiving NOA2 hard copy or after receiving NOA2 confirmation email? Thanks!


I started calling right after I received the email smile.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-02 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi, any one may help me? Thanks
1) 2 days after NOA2, starting calling NVC: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.
2) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.
3) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa...?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.
4) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-27 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi got our noa2! :)
First, Congrats on the first leg of journey.

Now start here:
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Then here:
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html

And here:
http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples

Your gonna need DS156, DS157 and DS156k and Form I-134

This will keep you busy for a bit.

Good Luck
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-03 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F copies
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QUOTE (oregon30 @ Sep 3 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, how many copies of the I-129F form do I need to send with the packages, my guess is 4, is this correct?

thanks


You only need to send in one copy of the I-129F form and 1 copy of the G-325A form ... if you look on the USCIS website and download the newest versions of each form, you'll see that the G-325A is now only one page.

Hope this helps! smile.gif


Please disregard my post; the G-325A form itself is only one page but you should be submitting 4 pages, as per USCIS instructions ... which presents a problem for my fiance and I as we only submitted one copy of the form. Man, I can't wait to get our RFE!

This process hasn't started out too well for us, lol tongue.gif And not being able to contact them from Canada = fail.


I wouldn't worry too much it will probably end up being ok, it's just with the confusion and lack of real training at USCIS (imho...only because i have read memos and some of the adjudicators don't seem to know about them). It has been changed more than likely but who really knows and for safety I am just sticking with the send 4 rule for now.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-03 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F copies
QUOTE (oregon30 @ Sep 3 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, how many copies of the I-129F form do I need to send with the packages, my guess is 4, is this correct?

thanks


You don't send any copies of the I-129F you send the original and just one, make 2 extra sets for safety purposes. One for you to keep and refer to if needed and one to send to your fiance(e) so they know exactly what has been sent.
As for the G325A, yes the new version has 1 copy but its instructions say 4 so which is right, as per this page http://www.visajourn...is-g-325a-form/ from VJ for safety send 4 copies just in case if they don't need them they can toss em, if they do need them they won't have to wait for you to send them. smile.gif

Edited by thepizzadude, 03 September 2009 - 09:36 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-03 21:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A question on formating dates.
QUOTE (skyhigh195 @ Sep 4 2009, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received the necessary documents from my girlfriend recently and on her G-325 A under the birth date for her parents she has "15/12/54" and "07/12/56" when the document reads "Date of Birth mm/dd/yyyy" Has anyone ever been rejected for writing it this way. I mean I tried to type it in on my G-325 and it does not even fit. Plus when they look at her birth date is in 1985 what other day could her parents be born is not 1954. I'm looking for any advice but more specifically if someone has turned in the document like this, or been rejected for doing so. Thanks.


I have heard others doing this because of the way the document is formatted, i'm sure any NORMAL thinking adult would know they weren't born in 1854 etc...but this is a government employee and they just make movement with not much thought. So, I would print the documents and then WRITE IN the dates according to the format asked for.
But, that's just the way I roll.

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-04 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor?
QUOTE (luna_azul0609 @ Sep 4 2009, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if I can use a co-sponsor who is already sponsoring someone else?

My mom is my step-dad's sponsor, but I was also looking at her to be the co-sponsor for my fiance. My step-dad has been here for 8 years now and he's currently employed, so I don't think it should be a problem but I was wondering if there's any issue.


As long as they income is there it should not be a problem, there are questions on the forms about sponsoring someone else.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-04 18:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor?
QUOTE (leslyjo85 @ Sep 3 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for your response! My sister is married so I was counting her husband, herself and my fiance...she has no children.

I forgot to add...the child support is in effect at that amount until 2013. This is documented in my divorce decree. I have proof that I have been receiving this amount since May of 2007.


I am pretty sure if she has her own income she will not need to count husband in the household count. You might wanna check me on this one.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-03 22:22:00