ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor?
QUOTE (leslyjo85 @ Sep 3 2009, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. I am brand new here and need some help. I am engaged to a wonderful man from Jamaica. My I-129 was approved and I have received the packet of forms from the embassy in Jamaica. My question is about the affidavit of support. I have four children plus myself living in my household and i realize I add my fiance as the 6th member. I only made 14,890 dollars last year on my w-2, however, I receive 24,000 dollars a year in child support as evidenced by my divorce decree, receipts of direct deposit from the state, and my bank account. If I can include my child support than I am over the cut off for the 2009 guidelines of 125% of the poverty line by a little over a thousand dollars. Will they accept child support in considering my income even though child support is not listed on my tax return as it is non taxable income? If not, then does my co sponsor have to make above the guidelines? My sister will do it but she is married and although the income of herself and her husband is well above the guidelines for three, her salary alone is just under the guideline for three. Please help!! I am worrying myself sick over this!! Thank you!!


I have heard that they will count court ordered child support but it has to have longevity and by that I mean it doesn't stop getting paid in the next few years. You would have to document it thoroughly. I am sure that it is also gonna be consulate specific so you would need to do some research about the consulate you will be going through.
As for cosponsor, your sisters income needs to cover, her and your fiance not you if you are counting yourself as the third person. Does your sister have any children? This also would need to be documented with her tax forms and w-2's.
Hope this helps.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-03 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photos
QUOTE (Montana + Joseph @ Sep 4 2009, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when sending the I-129F, do you sent two passport pictures EACH for a total of four? or do you send one each for a total of two? I've seen that people on here have done both, but I'm not sure how many to send.
xoxo


You send 1 for you and 1 for your fiance(e) to be sent with the I-129F. At embassy/consulate stage you will need some to include with the forms you submit at that time, and at AOS stage you will need more also. Probably gonna need about 12 depending on which country you are working with and how many needed at medical and any seminars that may be needed.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-04 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRe-entering to US after visa K1 without mariage?
QUOTE (Sher&Alex @ Aug 11 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody,

I got visa K1 in july 2009 and got US the 17 July. I came back to my country 10 August and I hear I cannot to re-enter in the US now? That is true? My fiance and I didn't apply for marriage yet. I guess it's not possible after mariage until get the Greencard?

Thank you for your help


If you are saying you entered on a K1 visa a left before you got married then the answer is NO you will not be able to enter the US on that visa again.
You must get married within 90 days of entry and then file Adjustment of Status and Advanced Parole which allows you to travel after you receive the AP which is generally 60-90 days after you file AOS.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-11 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Married!!!
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-05 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat happens if we don't get the K-1 in time???
QUOTE (mitch.snyder @ Aug 26 2009, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Aug 26 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can avoid these kinds of scheduling conflicts by not planning a wedding without knowing when (or if) you'll get the visa. Even USCIS tells you not to make plans like this.

My advice would be to allow for PLENTY (I mean PLENTY) of time if you're going to insist on planning a wedding. What was your estimated wedding date?



We're thinking the 22nd of May, 2010 which is 269 days from today. Based upon the research I've done on here by looking at the previous 20 cases sent to the same processing center (California), same consulate (Vancouver Canada) the average time from NOA1 to Visa interview is about 170 days. We are mailing the application package this week so we should have about 100 day cushion... simply based on the averages.... I know this is not a perfect way to plan things but still we want to have a traditional wedding, not just a JOP at the local courthouse...


While I don't recommend making UNCHANGEABLE plans. You should make 100% sure that the package you send in and also when you get to the consulate stage YOU COVER EVERYTHING leaving nothing out.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-26 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor with $19,000 income?
QUOTE (Anh map @ Sep 4 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In the wild and wonderful world of HCMC the answer is probably.

There hasn't been too much discussion here on VJ of HCMC CO's rejecting income that meets the requirement. If you're just barely over the mark and the prior year's income was significantly less that may cause a concern.

And HCMC doesn't typically accept co-sponsors for K visas.

My thinking is that you are ok with current year income over $19K.


Agreed good.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-04 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdenied?
QUOTE (DanielK @ Sep 4 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we finally got our Rfe on aug 27 but it was due on the 28th aug,she sent it in on the 28th. we sent the post dated from the envelope to show that we just received the Rfe. we had to request them to resend the Rfe cause it was sent in july and we never received it , now a week later i got a notice email from cris saying they are sending a denied form to us? ya think they even got to look at the info we sent in yet.


Did you send a letter of explanation with the envelope showing the date? I would call USCIS and have them open a service ticket and explain the situation, hopefully when they get the RFE they will see the service ticket on the problem.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-04 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2, no mention of NVC
QUOTE (estadia @ Sep 5 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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lately a few people have gotten the same letter but they all had to go thru nvc before being sent to the embassy.

sara


Exactly, it is just a different letter for the same purpose. All petitions go to NVC for dispersal to the correct embassy/consulate.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-05 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSee the Pics & Please Post
QUOTE (amykathleen2005 @ Aug 27 2009, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have always received cards from family with small amount of money inside. I've never had any problems. I wouldn't guarantee it obviously, but its possible. I think the tear on your envelope you have easily been caused by a machine in processing if it got caught.


In the Philippines it is hard to get anything of value through the post office.

Edited by thepizzadude, 27 August 2009 - 10:56 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-27 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSee the Pics & Please Post
QUOTE (Arbind.Ariadne @ Aug 27 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Of course, my fiance has never sent cash or anything pecuniary through the post office or even with the aid of money transfers like Western Union because we rely on the bank.

*Erratum: See the pics below exactly how they appeared when the woman who is in charge of the post office boxes handed it (not them) to me. huh.gif

And oh, I told my fiancé not to use the P.O. box address anymore and I don't care if renting it would be considered futile.




FAE luv.gif





They have been opened by someone...I would bet all the money in my pocket...uh lemme see, thats $129. and some change i'm willing to bet.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-27 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending in K1 in a few days
QUOTE (Bsze @ Sep 6 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The bank account information contains both our full names, signatures and is dated. We both had to be there to open it. I was hoping that it would count as evidence they we have met. It was not intended as financial information.

If that is the case you would probably need a bank letter stating WHEN the account was opened to show it has been in the last 2 years or it will not help.

I also understand that the letters of intent don't have to be notarized, but by having someone certify that we were both there signing it at the same time, I was hoping that it would count too.

Good Idea

We both studied in the same college, but unfortunately not at the same time. We have been living in the same town for the past 2 years though.

So are you in the US or Malaysia?


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-06 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 sent to address on cheque?
QUOTE (alicjaftw @ Sep 9 2009, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (alicjaftw @ Sep 8 2009, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone -- just wondering if it's normal that USCIS would send the NOA1 to the address on the cheque? The cheque we sent in was one of my fiance's parents' cheques (we figured it would be easier than getting a money order) and my fiance just heard from them that they received the NOA1 hard copy in the mail today. Would this have anything to do with the fact that my fiance (USC) is currently residing in Canada? His address on the petition was a Canadian address. Should we expect all future correspondence from USCIS to go to my fiance's parents' house? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! smile.gif


Sooo I'm guessing by the lack of replies this is NOT normal! No one has heard of this before?



I am pretty sure that you have to use a US address to file the petition. Many people have asked before about filing from abroad and the answer was always find someone in US to do the mailing and receiving correspondence.
Here is a link from another site with a little info... http://www.visapro.c...les/?a=463&z=36

How can you expedite your petition?

The petitioner may expedite the petition by:

* Listing a U.S. civilian contact address, as well as an overseas mail address, if applicable;

Someone will come along with a direct answer shortly I am sure but I think since you need to be a resident of US to file they expect you have a US address to use.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-09 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm size and supporting documents size from Beneficiary
QUOTE (Rosie24 @ Sep 9 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ha... it's crazy the things people worry about on here. This whole process turns people in nervous, shaking jibbering wrecks. No wonder I've seen a few cases on here when people get to the medical stage and they have high blood pressure.


rofl.gif I had these same thoughts so far about 9,345,567 times

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-09 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproval Sent
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-09 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed 3 things
QUOTE (Estu and Torry @ Aug 27 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my lawyer said that i need three things...

Original Letter of from Your Employer

He is more than likely asking for a letter from your employer verifying your employment. Should be on company letterhead, state when you started, how much your yearly pay is and that you are generally going to continue working there in the foreseeable future. By ORIGINAL he wants the one they give to you so the signature is ORIGINAL. Make sure you keep a copy for your records.

Copy of Your Three Months Bank Statements

Take your bank statements for the past 3 months and copy them

Original Letter from Your Bank on Bank Letterhead proving the day you opened your account(s) and the account's current balance

What I did was took my bank statements for the last year and made a letter showing when I opened the account at my bank, then I listed the past years deposits for each month and what my current balance was. Took it to my local branch and they made me one up on their letterhead took about 3 days. Some banks you can call the customer service line and they will generate one of these and mail it to you, tell them you need it for immigration purposes, you might get lucky and they MIGHT know what you mean. Again, By ORIGINAL he wants the one they give to you so the signature is ORIGINAL. Make sure you keep a copy for your records.


but i dont know how to get these things... pls help

thank you

Edited by thepizzadude, 27 August 2009 - 06:56 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-27 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions re: Residence/Employment last 5 yrs
QUOTE (Delilah'sMan @ Sep 5 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On the G325 it asks you to be quite specific with the month and year with these answers, but if you're unsure and are a month or two off, will it matter?

Be as close as possible.

Also, how many pages is the G325? When I first downloaded it I had 5 pages of the same form, the 2nd time I downloaded it I had 2 pages.

Its up in the air look here for info: http://www.visajourn...is-g-325a-form/

Good Luck


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-05 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung couple seeking some help ;o
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Sep 8 2009, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The fiance(e) (K1) visa results in a one time entry visa, and you then need to marry within 90 days and apply for adjustment of status (green card). The total cost (again, just for the process, not including incidentals/air fare) is closer to $1500+. This is the fastest process for permanent entry, but the most expensive, and involves extra steps before the green card is received.


Yep def close to $1500. actually closer to $2000.
Petition fee is $545. visa fee $131. medical $213 in Phillipines varies by country approx. $50 police certificates/nbi/cenomar $1010 AOS, so thats approx $1950. doesn't include airfare to and back from medicals and interview unless she lives close the embassy, doesn't include hotel costs for time doing medicals and interviews then on top of that the airfare.




thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-08 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung couple seeking some help ;o
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Edited by thepizzadude, 08 September 2009 - 04:45 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-08 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you all use to send your applications in?
QUOTE (thongd4me @ Sep 10 2009, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kba0717 @ Sep 10 2009, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's almost time to send my application in, and I'm torn. I can either use the document box, or I can use a USPS envelope. When I put my application in the box it still has room to move around and I'm kind of worried that things might look like a mess by the time they get to the Vermont Service Center.

So I've decided to take a poll and go from there. I still have a few days before I send my packet in, so as silly as this question might be, take a load off and answer a light-hearted question for a change(instead of those about the dredded RFE's, and other things that can go wrong. crying.gif )!

So what did you use to send your application?


My package had a total of 184 pages (mostly emails & chat logs).
Plain manila envelope, just a little bigger than the 8-1/2 x 11" pages.
USPS priority mail, return receipt requested.
The USPS put 2 strong strips of tape saying "PRIORITY MAIL" that were good reinforcements.
It was delivered in 3 days and receipt was received by me 2 business days later,
followed by the NOA1 2 days after that, dated 3 days after I mailed the package.
The total cost was $11.35.


This is exactly what I did...
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-10 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinitial evidence?
QUOTE (Terry and Sorina @ Aug 12 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YES YES YES and the newest form of the 325a( unless they have changed again) I think I will just have to wait and see what the letter says or call them and ask what the Hay they want now. bureaucracy ...... bah humbug!!!!!!!!!!


Please let us know if it is because you just sent 1 copy and they still expect 4.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-12 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinitial evidence?
- Payment in the amount of $455.00
- I-129F
- I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person [ONLY IF USED ADDITIONAL SHEET]
- G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)
- G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary)
- Birth certificate/US Passport (Petitioner)
- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary)
- Proof of having met in person in the past two years
- Proof of ongoing relationship

Did you send each and everyone of these items...and which copy of the G-325A did you use, the new one or the old one?

Edited by thepizzadude, 12 August 2009 - 08:06 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-12 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAOS - Affadavit of Support
QUOTE (RUSSandRACHEL @ Sep 12 2009, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Even though my fiance and I are waiting on our NOA2 for the K1 visa, we have decided to go ahead and compile the forms for the Embassy interview (in London) and for the Adjustment of Status package that we'll send off after we get married (Next June all going well).

On the "Guides" section of this website it says that for AOS we should send off I-864 Affadavit of Support, but, I have also come across form I-134 also. Which one should I use for AOS and which one should be completed ready for the Embassy Interview?

Also another thing... does anyone know when filing for AOS, should the beneficiary's name on the paperwork be her new name? As, I will then be married and taking my fiance's name, or should it all be in my maiden name, as per the I-129F Petition?

Help!

Thanks in advance for your replies. This website is amazing and we wouldnt have gotten this far without it!
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guides6ly.gif and the example forms pages http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples
This page lists all the forms you will need at each stage of the k1 process as you can see the I134 is listed at the visa stage there is no I864, you will also notice at the AOS stage there is the I-864 listed again there is no I134. I can assure you if you do the items in the process according to the guides and the example forms page you will have very few questions throughout the process aside from procedural items.

Getting upset because someone points out the obvious after you say you have read the guides will only make the process that much more strenuous.

OH yeah...if you are gonna change you ss card to new name do it before you have elapsed 76 of the 90 days your I-94 has. BUT even if you don't get the ss card changed to the married name fill out the AOS paperwork in the married name so all AOS documents will have it. The certified record of marriage will be all you need to prove it.

Good Luck in your journey smile.gif

Edited by thepizzadude, 12 September 2009 - 08:13 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-12 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo we need them?
QUOTE (Jeff&Emily @ Aug 14 2009, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee and I are getting ever so closer to our first meeting. I was reading on one of the visa sites where you pay for a guaranteed successful visa acceptance that all the evidence that I was thinking one would use to "prove" a meeting was wrong (of course, they will tell you what you should do for a fee). I was thinking of course, photos with newspapers held in hand to time stamp them, receipts from flights, hotels and restaurants as well as a copy of my passport (I live in the U.S. and she lives in Dubai). According to them, all this can be faked (cant anything be?) and there are sure fire things one can do to overcome this. What do you suggest we do? Is there things I am overlooking that can be done to "prove" that we have met? Thank you and forgive me for not reading all the guidlines yet, life is busy.

Also, is there a way here in visajourney to add another email address so my finacee can get notifications too? Thank you.


They will tell you anything to make you think they are NEEDED. All you need to save is ANYTHING you pay for, your tickets and boarding passes, copy of you passport and the stamp from when you enter and exit the country, buy something in shop if you have a layover in another country that will show on your tickets. Take pictures they help but they are only secondary evidence as the timestamps can be photoshopped. Get picture when u arrive in airport in front of arrival departure signs that show dates.

Have her make an account on VJ also if she want to get read this stuff, can't really add any other email addresses for your account.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-14 14:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHi! Questions about the initial petition for K-1 visa (I have done my research)
I just scanned my fiancees passport photo we took in Cebu for the I-129F and then I scanned it in my puter and used Photoshop to make a sheet of 12 and we used them thru embassy and AOS
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-13 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresuSCIS NUMBBER
press 123
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-14 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease dont make the same mistake...
QUOTE (Jolex @ Sep 13 2009, 10:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
At this point I really dont know what to do next but will call NVC, just got our letter of approval yesterday in the mail. We listed Abuja as the local consulate because my fiance is in Kaduna. Any ideas on what to do at this point..... HELP please.


It will arrive in Lagos, prepare for the trip.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-13 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore Evidence
Yes phone records will be fine, their is no requirement for computer of webcam chat. Make sure to get all your phone records that show the international calls.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-15 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal documents?
QUOTE (YKJ @ Sep 16 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I received my NOA2... in the k1 guidelines it lists a lot of things that should be taken to the interview...it also says "original documents of all sent with I129f"
what does this mean?
Do they want my original birth certificate, passport etc?

I can understand if they want original emails, boarding passes and stuff like that...can sume1 please help explain?

It means they want you to bring original documents in case they ask to see them, you GIVE them copies. Your birth certificate and passport copies should be certified copies.
Unless specifically asked for there are no documents that need to be notarized, including the I-134.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-16 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion re: I-129F
QUOTE (JennandFuat @ Sep 17 2009, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had the same questions about the Citizenship by Birth and certificate number.. nice to know I am not the only one who was confused by this. I thought I had to list my Birth Certificate number on there and I also had a copy made a few years ago and wasn't sure if I was supposed to put the original date or the date the copy was issued.. glad someone else had already asked these questions!!!

I do have one question.. everyone keeps saying to copy both sides of the birth certificate. Mine only has information on one side?!?! The original had something on both sides, but when I requested a replacement copy the one I have now in only one sided. It doesn't list all the stuff on the back, like the original, with time of birth , hospital name, etc.

Is this going to be a problem?


Copy both sides even if it is blank...that way they can verify that there is nothing on the back

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-17 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa question
QUOTE (MouadsWife @ Sep 17 2009, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sk7499 @ Sep 17 2009, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiancees visa was approved throught the embassy today she had her interview finally we got through the long 1-129f process i have a question when they say you can pick your visa up next week for example on tuesday can i make flight arrangements already or do we have to wait for example if she picks it up on tuesday can i book a flight for thursday, does anyone know i rather book tickets earlier because there cheaper thanks i will update my profile shortly



Even though they said she can pick up her visa next week, I think it would be wiser to wait until she has the visa 'in hand' before you purchase tickets.

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-17 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotarzing the I-134 ???
QUOTE (Filipina Lover @ Sep 20 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I heard something about it not needing notarizing but I haven't seen any form that says you don't have to notarize it, the form I have says it must be notarized.

I don't want to take a chance, I'd rather pay the $10 and not have any delay. I would think that the I-134 wouldn't have a place to have it notarized if you didn't have to do it.

It would if you have an OLD form that used to require notarization...BUT things change and they have it is NOT a requirement at MOST embassies but I have heard of a few that still want it done.

Embassies are also notorious for sending in their packets OLD forms because they will still accept them so it is NO BIG DEAL.

Check the embassies requirements and supply accordingly.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-20 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approval on same day in Philippines?
QUOTE (john & jean @ Sep 20 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you will not get the visa the same day in the Philippines. if you are lucky, you may get it by air 21 courier, in a week or so....

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-20 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresunclear about process after NOA2
QUOTE (seeker2k @ Sep 20 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi, i am unclear about the process for K1 visa around my NOA 2 and / or right after it. specifically, what is it and at what stage that will be mailed to my fiance ?

also, we have about 2-3 weeks left until the estimated NOA2 date, and she has to move, how do I go about her change of address with the I129 still at USCIS ? or should we just wait until it gets to the next stage ?

I am worried because she has to do some traveling due to work and family, and the change of address, if she is not there to pick up whatever they sent then it will be returned to sender and we will have more and further delays.

please help if anyone has any info

thanks !

First thing needed to know is if you are the beneficiary or petitioner, the address change would be important if she is the petitioner and she needs to move before the NOA2 is mailed as USCIS mail will not be forwarded. If she is the beneficiary like the other poster said you can change it at the NVC or the Embassy stage.
Second thing needed to know is what embassy you are working through and that will stipulate what you need to do after the NOA2, embassies have some things in common but many have different requirements and documents that they expect before they will issue a visa.

Best thing to do is click at top of page on guides and study the K1 guide entirely including the FLOWCHART it will help you immensely.
Also go to the embassies website that you are working through and read up on their requirements, another good idea is to go into the REGIONAL forums at VJ to learn the intricacies of your embassy.

Oh yah, waiting on the embassy to mail you the "packet 3" is not such good advice because some embassies don't mail anything they send you a letter or tell you when you call to set interview to visit and download the info from their website, also some countries mail system SUCK and the things that do get mailed never arrive.

Good LUck

Edited by thepizzadude, 20 September 2009 - 10:32 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-20 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Affidavit of Support. How long is it valid?
QUOTE (Jeff54321 @ Sep 22 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I give money to www.usimmigrationsupport.com for their K1-Fiance Information and Application Guide. It's great that they gave me the wrong information. mad.gif


Not unusual for people who charge for this information...websites, lawyers etc. They are in it for the money and don't really have a vested interest in you completing the process because they don't lose anything YOU DO.
VJ is here for people to offer help to those doing the same thing many others are now or have before, just because. While VJ likewise has no vested interest in your success, the people who offer the help KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-22 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Affidavit of Support. How long is it valid?
QUOTE (Jeff54321 @ Sep 22 2009, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filled out the I-864 because the instructions state that under the "Who completes and signs form I-864" that "The US citizen or lawful permanent resident who filed a Form I-130 for a family member, Form I-129F for a fiance(e), or Form I-600 or I-600a for an orphan" Under the information that I received, they wanted me to use the I-864 because it was legally enforcable and the I-134 wasn't.

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The I-134 is used at the interview stage of the procees i.e. The Embassy your fiance will go to for the interview.
The I-864 will be used after you are married and file for your AOS.

To help yourself immensely during the process you should guides6ly.gif

Follow this link to learn about the timeline for the K1 process beginning to end:

http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow

Follow this link to learn about the AOS process also read about AP (advanced parole) and EAD (employment authorization document):

AOS http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3aos
EAD http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3ead

Another thing you may be interested in HOW TO GET A SS CARD:

http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=ssn





thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-22 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage and living together
QUOTE (cwulff @ Sep 22 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,

My partner (who is the American citizen) and I have submitted our K-1 application for a visa for me to go there so we can be married. One of the things that I can't find clearly anywhere is whether we are then required to live together immediately.


Are you talking about the 90 day period or NOT living together after you and your PARTNER are married?

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-22 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrfe
What did you answer on question 18?
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-23 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st notification
QUOTE (rwenstrom @ Sep 24 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've had touches on my packet. The package received a signature when it arrived a week ago. Then my check was cashed on Monday, but still I have not received my first notification. Do I just need to be patient or should I have already got my notification?


Learn patience now and it will help you throughout the process biggrin.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresONLINE REVISIONS
http://www.uscis.gov and sign up for Case Status Online

Edited by thepizzadude, 24 September 2009 - 08:14 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 20:14:00