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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresONLINE REVISIONS
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Edited by thepizzadude, 24 September 2009 - 08:14 PM.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved@Interview
QUOTE (Justin.IraLove @ Sep 24 2009, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee is in Manila, how long until she will recieve her visa thru Air21? APPROVED TODAY!! haha one hour AGO! yay!

Depending on where she lives and will receive the delivery, anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks average time.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill visit fiance a second time in a couple weeks...should I wait to send K1 petition?
QUOTE (baron555 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (powerlord86 @ Sep 24 2009, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I finished the fiance K1 petition, and my fiance is from Argentina. I already met her once and am able to prove it.

I plan to meet her a second time in 4 weeks. I am wondering if I can show them more evidence of our relationship, the evidence from our second visit AFTER I send in the petition (so I can it in the UCIS building earlier, rather than later)?

Thanks!


If you've met once within the last two years, no need to wait for more evidence. Send that in. Use the proof of your second meeting at the interview as part of your proof of an ongoing relationship.


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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-09-24 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question about Criminal History
QUOTE (kylejb @ May 24 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know the difference between convicted and imprisoned. I have never sent 1 hour in jail. I am just saying EXACTLY what is on the paper. That is all. And like I said, I went on Friday and did a records check on myself and got the same thing. It has the state seal on it, and it is stamped at the top NO CONVICTIONS. So yes, I know what everyone is saying. I just hope that the USCIS or whoever doesn't think I was lying and gives me a chance to send them theses documents.

I wish I had sent them to begin with, but it was 16 years ago and I didn't think anything of it really.. until now.


If you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes, submit certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for every such conviction. This is required even if your records were sealed or otherwise cleared or if anyone,including a judge, law enforcement officer, or attorney,told you that you no longer have a record.

Whatever you are interpreting as EXACTLY on your paper is fine. But what you need to worry about is WHAT is interpreted by USCIS and the Immigration Services...maybe you missed the above bold words which are the ones you REALLY need to interpret LITERALLY. This means literally it does not matter what paper you have or what anyone else told you matters, period. It is very clear if you were on PROBATION you were convicted of something. They do not put you on probation for nothing. Sorry to be so blunt but this is the real truth of the matter.

Good luck to you, I hope that the conviction was for nothing that can be held against you in the process.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-05-23 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much hours !
Yes, give yourself at least 3 hours possibly 4. It really sucks missing your connecting flight, I tell you from experience. Yah we missed ours and had to wait 3 more hours for next flight but it wasn't really that bad, could be if next flight is 10 hours away though lol. kicking.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-08 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance's son need a letter?
QUOTE (brykit @ Jun 15 2009, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am including my fiance's son on the fiance visa application. Will my fiance need to get a letter of permission from the father allowing the son to move to the US from Mexico? I haven't read anything about this with all the research I've done.


Yes
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-15 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I do everything without a lawyer????
Best place to start is at top of page under the heading Guides

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-17 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant Advice for NEW K1 Filers
QUOTE (ghosttridder @ Jun 21 2009, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (msu17 @ Jun 21 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, with this clause I go ahead and apply the k1 stating that my culture does not allow us to physically have a relationship until after marriage. So I waited and waited for a reply.

To most that is different from not being allowed to physically be in each others presence until the marriage. Not being able to hold hands, or kiss or hug does not mean you can't sit on couch A across the room where she sits on couch B and you talk for 5 minutes and document that. There are cultures where the 2 parties are not permitted to even sit on couch A and B, which is why the clause is in the petition. They do VERY RARELY approve on this clause, so removing it because you feel wronged is just silly.

We do appreciate you adding this post, since we get questions regarding this waiver fairly often and now we have a personal experience to refer the poster to. However what most people here are reacting to is your attitude that you were wronged and the USCIS is at fault. They are just following their standard procedure and you did not submit adequate evidence to meet the requirement for the waiver. And the point you made that the gov. is out of line by asking individuals to petition for their loved ones is def. going to ruffle a few feathers. The US has these rules in place because individuals brought "spouses" to the US for immigration purposes only for too long and the US put a stop to it. The US does not have the obligation to let anyone in the country just because you claim they are your spouse. You actually have to prove it. So prove it and move on with your day. From now on, make sure you investigate before decide waivers are for you and you often save yourself a lot more time.
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It's pretty interesting to read many posts on this forum other than this thread (it seemed to have invited all the uscis lovers) From what I read on this website, I have read many stories of people who are downright frustrated, clouded with despair, angry with the system, even people who sue the uscis, people who constantly complain indirectly on how terrible this process is. I dont need to go on, it is obvious, from what i read. uscis does a sloppy job, is pretty insensitive to human relationships, it's just paperwork to them. they dont realize that there are real people with lives "on hold" behind those paperwork that sits on their desk form many many months. Bottom line, people do not like this process, this cannot be denied and here i say it is the uscis fault yet again. I put blame on the uscis, for taking peoples money and prolonging paperwork at their discretion. I put blame on the uscis for making misleading statements. I put blame on the uscis for keeping families apart for so damn long. And we sit here and wonder why do all the mexicans cross the border illegally. I'll never change my stance on this because it's obvious, not one of you can convince me otherwise. I believe that there should be an immigration overall overhaul procedural reform.


While I agree with most of what you say above it still does not change my opinion of your original post. But heck i'm only one guy in a sea of "uscis lovers"...LOL
Of course I did a lot of research, tried hard to understand everything I needed to know and left NOTHING to CHANCE, I documented everything and sent a little more than required at every stage just to make sure.
End Result: I filed mid Jan '09 and my fiance has been in US since June 1, 2009. Noa1 to Noa2 was very short either by luck or so easy to glance at package and approve, flew from USCIS to NVC to Manila Embassy in 7 days, fiance did the meds and seminars in a 4 day period, interview took 3 hours waiting and 5 minutes talking, 7 days later waiting in front of Air21 branch in Cebu for them to dig our package out of their delivery pile and the following Monday on a 24 hour flight home.
Maybe it was a combo of many things but my case was not the easiest by far many different things could have held us up but they didn't because I paid attention and triple/quadriple checked everything and ask many ??'s here.
I could have fallen into the trap of "well, that can't apply to me" or "i'm sure this will be ok" but that's just not me, and now I have only myself to blame for getting my fiance here in record time. I guess I could blame USCIS for working so fast on my case but why? They probably spent a total of 20 minutes looking at my stuff and I spent months making sure it was RIGHT...so who should I BLAME?
You should forget about telling USCIS anything cause they really don't care about your opinions and will not change anything, hopefully the next guy will be a little more diligent and maybe get lucky enough to find a good site like this one and get the info himself.
And for the record this is not an argumentative thread it is just opinions and everyone has one, it only feels that way because of your unwillingness to accept the responsibility that you didn't check enough into something that is very deep to start with.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-21 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant Advice for NEW K1 Filers
QUOTE (ghosttridder @ Jun 20 2009, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rooster @ Jun 20 2009, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Although you may not like it, it is your own fault that you were denied. You had NO circumstances that would have fell under the scope of the exemption. While religion and customs may keep you from intimate contact, as stated before, they do NOT keep you from meeting. Therefore you did not qualify for the exemption as defined. As others have stated, this has in the past been an abused exemption and the USCIS gives it a lot more scrutiny. The best way to help prevent any denial, is to arm yourself with knowledge on whatever Visa you decide to try for. You can keep trying to lay the blame on USCIS or anyone else you want. But, it's all smoke and mirrors trying to draw the blame away from yourself.


I strongly disagree here. Under no area was I at fault. I was under false impression, mislead by a statement that the uscis has stated in the application petition. Yes, requirement states that we should have met in person.
and again, i am going to reiterate what the second misleading clause here is.

USCIS states and i quote: "If this VIOLATES long establish customs and traditions" then this may be waived.
well it is a long established custom and tradition that the groom and the bride do not get it on until after the wedding night. We dont have babies then get married
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-20 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa assistance firms
QUOTE (sjr09 @ Jun 17 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Jun 17 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MikenKyhen @ Jun 17 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to confess to being an attorney, but I 100% disagree. Hire a knowledgable immigration attorney. As soon as they provide any helpful service (i.e. advice on how to best fill in your form) the visa service is skating on the edge of violating the law (and maybe crossing it) by unlawfully engaging in the practice of law without a license. One has to question the ethics of someone who would do that. Once you question their ethics, you have to question the quality of service.

A good immigration attorney will be willing to review your forms (at the hourly rate) and will honestly tell you in a consultation whether she/he thinks you really need to retain them. I tell my clients all the time that I am not a cost effective solution to their small problems because I cost too much. You could even ask the attorney to review your documentation and inform them if you have any red flags.






Now there's a shocker..An attorney recommending you hire an attorney! LoL..No disrespect intended to brlukath. I have many friends that our attorneys that I would highly recommend..just not in this case.


There is #1 reason to not hire an attorney....they don't check their work well...THIS attorney edited his own post and still missed this...OUR should have been ARE....

LOLOLOLOL rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif

And you missed ...they should have been .They! your not so smart after all.


Obviously just a bit ahead of you its not THEY its "I have many friends that are attorneys" sorry good try though better luck next time....
My only error was not noticing someone misposted and I thought it was all from same individual. kicking.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-17 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa assistance firms
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 17 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Jun 17 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MikenKyhen @ Jun 17 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to confess to being an attorney, but I 100% disagree. Hire a knowledgable immigration attorney. As soon as they provide any helpful service (i.e. advice on how to best fill in your form) the visa service is skating on the edge of violating the law (and maybe crossing it) by unlawfully engaging in the practice of law without a license. One has to question the ethics of someone who would do that. Once you question their ethics, you have to question the quality of service.

A good immigration attorney will be willing to review your forms (at the hourly rate) and will honestly tell you in a consultation whether she/he thinks you really need to retain them. I tell my clients all the time that I am not a cost effective solution to their small problems because I cost too much. You could even ask the attorney to review your documentation and inform them if you have any red flags.






Now there's a shocker..An attorney recommending you hire an attorney! LoL..No disrespect intended to brlukath. I have many friends that our attorneys that I would highly recommend..just not in this case.


There is #1 reason to not hire an attorney....they don't check their work well...THIS attorney edited his own post and still missed this...OUR should have been ARE....

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Ok, I'm going to use the pizza dude's post to make two points.

1. The attorney didn't make the "our" vs "are" mistake. Somebody replying improperly did.

2. This kind of inattention to detail is one of the reasons SOME people really need to hire a professional to help them through the process.


Ewww nice catch...my bad on that one and apologies to the attorney...but its pizzadude push brk....LOL
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-17 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa assistance firms
QUOTE (MikenKyhen @ Jun 17 2009, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to confess to being an attorney, but I 100% disagree. Hire a knowledgable immigration attorney. As soon as they provide any helpful service (i.e. advice on how to best fill in your form) the visa service is skating on the edge of violating the law (and maybe crossing it) by unlawfully engaging in the practice of law without a license. One has to question the ethics of someone who would do that. Once you question their ethics, you have to question the quality of service.

A good immigration attorney will be willing to review your forms (at the hourly rate) and will honestly tell you in a consultation whether she/he thinks you really need to retain them. I tell my clients all the time that I am not a cost effective solution to their small problems because I cost too much. You could even ask the attorney to review your documentation and inform them if you have any red flags.






Now there's a shocker..An attorney recommending you hire an attorney! LoL..No disrespect intended to brlukath. I have many friends that our attorneys that I would highly recommend..just not in this case.


There is #1 reason to not hire an attorney....they don't check their work well...THIS attorney edited his own post and still missed this...OUR should have been ARE....

LOLOLOLOL rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif rofl.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-17 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa assistance firms
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Jun 16 2009, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can go to their website here.


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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-06-16 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1:How to ask questiones to Forum Moderators or Administrator on this website??
[PETITIONER
ADDRESS] <----------Fill In your fiance home address

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services <-------Leave this it's the name of people you are sending this too
[ADDRESS
OF YOUR
SERVICE CENTER] <---------This is where you send it to according to the state your fiance lives in....Washington State goes to California Service Center P.O. Box 10130 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130

[DATE] <---------Put date here

Nature of the submission: I-129F ORIGINAL SUBMISSION <---leave this like it is, the nature of submission is: I-129 ORIGINAL SUB
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed please find my Form I-129F, Petition for K-1 Fiancé[e] Visa for [BENEFICIARY NAME], and supporting documents.
Contents include:<--from here to the next bold print
- Payment in the amount of $ [PUT IN CORRECT FEE].
- 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 [if including] <------------List these items at minimum + any additional items you are enclosing according to your case


Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date.

Signed,
[PETITIONERS SIGNATURE] Fiance Signature

Hope this helps and good luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-03 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE--pls help
QUOTE (cutibaby @ Jul 5 2009, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do we need translations for our emails?? because sometimes we used our filipino language on our emails...
do we need to bring translations on our interview?


If u submitted emails with the I-129F I would send translations JUST IN CASE that is what they are referring to, and yes if you take to interview translate them. But probably wiser to just not take any with Filipino to interview just take the ones that are already English

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-05 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny advice to prepare documents before receiving NVC packet?
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-09 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFeel very unfairly treated
QUOTE (ahululovesjohn @ Jul 10 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As more I explored here, I noticed every one get their NOA1 in less than 10 days.

I don't know why only ours, sent petition on 6 April, get phone call three days later say we need submit another form. Mailed to them again on around 22 April, however, we get NOA2 on 6 June which said our petition was received on 24 May.

I don't know where our petition was during 22 Apirl to 24 May. As we definitely mailed it by Fedex...

Now we are stuck....should be two months ealier...

Don't know what we can do? Feel very disappointed about US government and very unfairly treated. crying.gif


Maybe this had something to do with you trouble. Consider yourself lucky they usually don't call they just send forms back for you to resubmit.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-10 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Pictures To Go With G325a forms
QUOTE (alex and astrid @ Jul 15 2009, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you both! I did read the guide, but it wasn't clear to me. Always better to check, right?



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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-15 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespls i need advise
A few questions to start...

1. Why they denying you?
2. How will you sponsor your fiance if your there living while process is going on?

Have you tried repairing whatever caused the original 2 denials? If you have not overcome the reasons for denial in the past how will you expect them to have a different outcome this time?
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-17 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a co-sponsor?
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I don't know what the tax transcript reflects. We ordered ours a month ago and it still hasn't arrived.


I would reorder the tax transcripts because I ordered mine on 2 different occasions and it never took more than 10 days. Just in case yes.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-18 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! I-129F filed in '08, might not be done until '10!
QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 22 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This sounds like a great reason to contact your US senator's office a well as local congressperson. They seem to get better answers and your situation sounds way out of the norm as far as time goes.

Turn up the heat and get some concrete answers!


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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-22 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocuments Needed To Begin K-1
QUOTE (Brian&Naty @ Jul 25 2009, 11:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Man From Mountain @ Jul 25 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone ! My fiance lives in the Phillipines and I am a United States Citizen . When I go to vist her , I would like to take care of ALL paperwork while I am there . My question is ..... What are all of the documents that she will need to do this K - 1 Fiance Visa process ? Thanks and the very best of luck to all of us here . Oh ....and by the way , has anyone ever became unemployed just before the Interview ? If so ... is there a major problem ? One and final question ( For Now He he he ) Does anyone know the approx. Time between Filing and to the Interview going through the Vermont Service Center having a Filipina Fiance ? Thatnks EVeryone and now I will listen ............ Terry


Hi Ya. OK, there are guides elsewhere on VJ to help you, my Fiance is from the Philippines, I filed the K-1 myself. It went through the VSC. For the filing, you will need to complete the I-129F form. You will BOTH need 4 copies each of the G-325A Biographic. You will need to make a copy of the inside of your passport showing the stamps for your trip to see her as well as the ID portion of the passport.

Actually you only need 1 copy each of the G-325a but it has 4 pages each but they are coded differently so just make sure to get her to sign all 4 pages of the document.

Best thing is to get 2 sets of these in case you need to fix something, its a real pain if you notice an error and have to pay $50 to get her to send you another copy


When you go there, take photos of you and her, SEVERAL for each day you are there. get them in front of landmarks. etc. If you can, also get some photos of you with her other family members. Hotel receipts, copies of the flight Itenerary, BEFORE YOU GO TOO FAR. She will need the following: A birth certifercate, a copy of her NSO, a valid passport. A Certificate of singleness. If she was married before, she needs an annulment. A NBI report for each place she has lived (police clearance) Her documents have to be complete and up to date. Go for a checkup from a doctor and see if she has a record showing her immunizations. Does she have children?
Get this all out of the way ASAP. You will need receipts for money you send to her. I sent flowers occassionally, Birthday cards, emails, phones records. etc. etc.
OK, Job, well, eh, You really should be employed bro. You have to show 5 times above the poverty level. You can have someone sponsor her ( a co-signer for your bride) But, you can get by for now. The I-134 support form comes later. You will need a letter of employment, copies of recent pay stubs. W-2 from the previous tax year. signed copy of your tax return. Read read read. Understand what you are getting into here. The process will continue on even after she is here.

You only need to show 125% of the poverty level not 5X

All the rest of this is right on the money, I would also add make 3 copies of everything 1 to send to USCIS, 1 to send to fiance so she can study and learn everything about you and 1 just in case something happens to either copy.



Good Luck on your journey.


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-25 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa approved - only one document needed for stamp
QUOTE (surf @ Jul 24 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Anh map @ Jul 24 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no US Embassy in the US. I assume that you mean that your petition has been approved and your fiance has been interviewed in Peru?

At this interivew your finace was given a blue or white slip asking for you to submit proof of a joint bank account before the visa can be issued?

This does not sound right for a fiance visa. You should call or e-mail the embassy to find out about this.

Could someone be trying to scam the OP and fiancee with this?


yes, its been approved an she has been interviewed and approved (at us embassy in peru) but has not stamped the visa until she sends in the information with her passport. (by mail) the joint bank account (mancomunadas), some more pictures (on kodax) and bank transfer trasaction receipts.

ps not us embassy in us, department of homeland security immigration services


OK I'll be the one to ask the obvious...ARE YOU saying SHE told you she is approved but they want to see some bank account in both your names...AND they want to see "bank transfer trasaction receipts"<<<------ does this mean they want you to transfer money to the account and send her the info???
If it was me I would 1. Call the embassy and verify this is what they are looking for?
2. If it is find out the form you can take to bank and add a foriegn individual to a US bank account (there is one but I cant remember its name) or open an Internet bank account.
3. If it isn't find out what it is they are seeking.
Simple.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-24 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOut of Additional Processing in 20 days
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-29 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot the NOA2 in the mail today :)
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-29 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 question
QUOTE (Djwalker60 @ Jul 28 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed 21 April and seen a "Touch" today with a date of 27 July 2009. "I've been Touched"


Im thinking NOA2 or RFE soon, hopefully NOA2...

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-28 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
QUOTE (Bulldog @ Jul 30 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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You can get your MNL # from NVC by calling them I can't remember phone # but it is listed on the k1 flowchart, call them and have your USCIS # your names and birth dates ready and they will give you the MNL#.
Going to interview and sitting next to her is luck of the draw it really depends on the CO you get even if you don't get to go in room you can sit 5 feet away outside door. I went and got to go into the interview, CO swore us both in and he even ask me as many questions and Elena, which by the way was only about 4 questions each.

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-30 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
QUOTE (Bulldog @ Jul 28 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry I am Bulldog but also Chaos i posted this on the other thred but did not get a responce so i will post here.
Sorry for the confusion I lost my info on Chaos username


Ok this is the update and i an very upset and happy all at once.

K-1 Visa I 1 29 approved on 6-19-2009 we both moved to new address 8 months ago and filed the address change with the USCIS.

Been waiting on her packet to come now for 4 weeks but nothing so I called the Embassy in Manila and they sent it to her old address huhuhuhu.

Download and fill out the forms, 1/2 the people never receive the packets they send anyways

So now i updated everything with them on the phone and they said they will send the packet out in the next few days but her interview is already schedualed for Aug 20,2009 at 7:30 and her medical has to be done 7 days prior to her interview but they also say she does not have to make an appointment for the medical just go and get it???

She can walk in to St Lukes and get her medical anytime no appointment required check their website for exact info...you will need a copy of the letter they emailed you...

I also thought we was the one to call and schedual the appointment for the interview ? but they say we have the date already.

They will set an appointment if they get to it and you have not already done so.

Can anyone answer these questions for sure please


Good Luck



thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-28 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A beneficiary signature
QUOTE (youssef @ Aug 1 2009, 03:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Beneficiary Signature

Hope this helps ...


Good find, alot of people have this problem and forget the pictures. Could send copy of this memo with I-129f and maybe save $100.00 in round trip overnight shipping for some people.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-01 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInitial Advice
QUOTE (LauraA @ Aug 2 2009, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everybody! I've been browsing this forum for a couple weeks now, as my fiance and I are preparing to file at the end of this month. I've tried to scour the guides and threads for this information, but I wasn't able to find the answers I was looking for with regards to two areas:

1. My fiance is still in school until the end of this year, and as such when he fills out his G-325A it will be there that he is current unemployed. We've got the necessary sponsor for the affidavit of support when the interview time comes around, but will the unemployment be an issue at this early stage? Even though I know it will be requested later regardless, should we submit the affidavit of support with the initial package just in case?

It will not matter at this point, employment information and income info is most important at the consulate stage. No you don't need to send an affidavit of support with the I-129f petition because...A. Its not required and B. Its not part of the process to get the petition approved.

2. With regards to the I-129 and declaring "Where your fiance intends to live", we would not have the specific address until further in this process once my interview is complete and we've gotten an apartment. (I don't really want to live with his present roommate... tongue.gif). That said, is it entirely necessary to have the specific address on the I-129? Or can that be changed later?

You need to list his present address as where you will be living, it is assumed you will be living with HIM and thats where he LIVES correct. They are not interested in your future plans to get an apartment, build a house or buy a condo, they just wanna know where you will be living the day you enter the US.

Thanks so much for your help! I was so terrified about this process and while we haven't filed yet, I already feel calmer having read so many stories and advice.

Good Luck


thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-02 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis there a way to reach a live person at USCIS ?
QUOTE (seeker2k @ Jul 26 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I got my "I 797 c" and a case number, it is in the following format:

"XXX-00-000-00000"
XXX are capital letters, 0 (zeroes) are numbers and dashes are dashes.

I checked the USCIS website, but its been almost 6 weeks since I got my I 797c, and that seems to be somewhat long, I wonder if everything is OK, but the status page doesnt give any info whatsoever, other then they sent and assigned me a case number and I received the form. I think its way overdue for the next step, whatever it may be.

When I call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283, and try to use the automated system, it doesnt let me. Since my number contains 3 capital letters, there is no way for me to input them by phone. I tried mine and couple other peoples phones, same deal. Every time I try to input these letters, phones automatically convert them to numbers, then the automated system says that the 1st 3 digits do not match and thats it. Also, it says something about asterisks, I forgot exactly what, but I do not have any asterisks ib my case number, it is the format exactly as I put it.

So I am getting worried something is amiss, maybe some clerk mistyped somewhere or something like that and my case is in limbo. I would like to know, if there is a way to reach the California Service Center USCIS and actually talk to someone live about this, I need peace of mind, or find out whats going on and straighten it out if there are any problems.

Thanks !


First thing timeline.gif
Second thing guides6ly.gif
The guides will answer MOST of your questions, the timeline will help us answer your questions because we need info sometimes to help you because different visas have different issues.
Third is just a comment 6 weeks is nothing...so prepare to wait a little longer, a good way to get an idea of wait times is to look at other peoples timelines by clicking on the Immigration Timelines link at top of page.
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-26 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved...
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-02 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1
QUOTE (gravitate @ Aug 2 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gravitate @ Aug 2 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since i dont meet the income poverty guidlines, do i have to mark down the income of my co sponsors when i start the k1 visa process? I really NEED to know this answer, i will appreciate it.

I receive supplemental security and social security disability income,730.00 a month total, could i still petition for a k1 visa?


Depends on what type of assets you may have.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-02 22:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Somoene give me an example of a...
QUOTE (carvin317 @ Aug 3 2009, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No i meant for proof of ties to country when she comes to visit xD. The letter stating she is employed and plans to return to work on these days. She does contracting work for a small home builder, company of like 10 so they dont have an HR department.


On company letterhead it needs to state that she works there how long she's been there that they have granted her a vacation or leave of absence for X amount of days and she is expected to return by DATE.

Good Luck

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-03 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i use copy of divorced decree for Packet 3 and interview date?
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QUOTE (ponka @ Aug 5 2009, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi star_smile.gif

We already got noa2 and now prepare document for packet 3 and for interview date.

My boyfriend, he is US citizen and divorced. He already sent me his document

1. copy of passport
2. tax return 2008
3. w-2
4. letter of employment
5. copy of divorced decree

I want to make sure that can i use copy or i have to use original document.
I already told my boyfriend but he said, he don't think immigration need original document.

anybody know pls let me know helpsmilie.gif

thanks for advance


On the issue of divorce decree(s)...........

If person has ben divorced 2x in the U.S. does one need only the most recent or all decrees.

For Example: Marriend in NY state, Divorced in NY state. Married in NY state 2nd time. Divorced in Oregon. Now living in another state.

Thanks


I think you have to have all of them. So there is "proof" that you can legally marry again.


maybe I am being narrow minded, but.....why would one need the 1st divorce if they had been married for a second time. Would not the fact that they got married in the U.S. for the 2nd time be evidence of the disolution of the 1st marriage?? Then of course one would need the 2nd divorce decree to demonstrate that thay can again get married.

What am I missing here?? Thanks


Your missing the fact that some people do lie and get married a second time without a divorce...not common but does happen. States generally have no way to check if you have been married before but the federal government can...do they, I doubt it but they want to make SURE you can get married to the foreign individual you are petitioning.

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-05 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew To This All - Need K-1 Advice!
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QUOTE (NatPatBen @ Aug 5 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Echo what KK said.

For the first part, you just need to show that you met (face to face) within 2 years.

By the time you get to the interview, when you need to show more evidence, you'll have had plenty of time to generate more evidence.



Natpat,

This is probably a really dumb question, but I'll throw it out there anyway. What would you call evidence?
Since I can't travel to the US while the k-1 is being processed and my fiance can't afford to come over here right now, email and phone calls is all we have. And sometimes we get really busy and we don't call each other as much, but we do email each other every day. Is there anything else we can do?


Send some snail mails and cards, copy them and the envelopes to show you contact each other that way also. Make lots of calls, you can NEVER be that busy not to at least call for only a few minutes every few days. Phone bills with 15-20 calls a month look good. whistling.gif
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-05 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCant believe I just found Visa Journey
QUOTE (Rewaudi @ Aug 5 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!! This site is amazing, I only wish I had found it sooner. Probably would have saved me a lot of time and money. Yesterday my fiance was approved her K-1 Visa in Brazil. I am so excited especially since this whole process has lasted just about a year. I (unfortunately) got a lawyer thinking it would expedite the whole process but looking back on it I think I would have been better off just finding this website. I plan on sharing my story and all the trials and tribulations, but first I would like to say HELLO and venture around this new found website.


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AND
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thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-05 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa, birth certificate
QUOTE (luna_azul0609 @ Aug 6 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm just curious.. does anyone know if it can be a photocopy of my birth certificate that I did myself or do I have to get it from the courthouse?


It needs to be a "certified copy" if you have a certified copy then copy it and send it. Also don't send any original "certified copy" of birth certificate, make a photocopy of it, and send it. Only send originals of items that are required.
Some people make mistake think they have to send the actual "certified copy" when they really only need to copy it and send. It cost me $50+ to get a certified copy from New York State, imagine if I sent it and they lost it and RFE me for another. rofl.gif

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-06 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe've got our approval!received by mail yesterday..
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Next Step read the guides and follow the K1 flowchart

Good Luck
thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-07-30 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married in Portland Oregon
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QUOTE (lachifa @ Aug 7 2009, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just get my K1 visa


Strange timeline there...

Visa Received : 2009-08-11
US Entry : 2009-09-29

Both of those dates are in the future.


LOL so it means they went to interview on the 6th of August got approved and told they could pick up their Visa on Tuesday the 11th and they have already planned to enter US on September 9th.
This is what I got from the timeline what is so strange about it....?

thepizzadudeMalePhilippines2009-08-08 01:23:00