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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few logistial questions
i only know the amswer to one question and thats about the interview. bring absolutely everything that is proof of relationship, even if there are not many phone records. just bring everything you can! best of luck, we're waiting for our NOA2 aswell :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2010-11-13 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm getting scared..Please Help
This is true... i got in contact with a lawyer who told me he could have me in the states exactly 5 months from applying.. of course now i know having a lawyer makes absolutely no difference to how long your visa will take. i would only use a lawyer if there was something definitely stopping your fiance from coming over, like a criminal record, but otherwise dont get one!!!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2010-11-14 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresit's been 16 weeks since NOA1 and no news - normal??
exactly. poeple should not be getting impatient with others, this site is for giving and receiving advice and there are no stupid questions! so lighten up people!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2010-11-09 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Looking for Advice
i would agree that you should stay where you are and concentrate on a job and being prepared to have your finances in order for the affidavit of support form, you will not be able to support your fiancee if you have no job! I suppose it doesn't make sense to move away when you're considering the k-1 visa. just have a few visits back and forth... and sure visit ireland for a holiday while you're at it :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2010-11-02 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Looking for Advice
I'm from Ireland and waiting for a k-1 visa to the states. Ireland is such a great place with the friendliest of people but the economy is in an awful awful way. I've ust finished college and cannot get a job, my fiance who was an electrician was let go recently. We cannot even afford to move in together in Ireland. It's that bad.

I'd say apply for the visa now.. you could move to france while the petition is pending! it can take up to nine months so why not start the process now?!
good luck :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2010-11-02 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
i know, so disheartening! any advice on the sponsor side of things? hopefully we'll get our NOA2 by the end of feb!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-10 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
also blob18, i see you have been 'touched' twice and that you're with VCC, you're lucky, we were only touched once and tht was october! the waiting gets so hard!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-10 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
thanks for replying! i dont think my fiance will count as one of the numbers because he is an american citizen and will never need a sponsor to be in the states. our co sponsor has a wife so that would make the number 3. and 4 at max if you would count my USC fiance which i really dont think you would. but still im not 100 percent sure! even so, the figures for a family of four are 27,562 so we are still way above guidelines. now all im worried about is the fact that my fiance has nothing to put on his affidavit of support. neither of us have jobs, we are unemployed because there is such a huge recession in ireland and this is also the reason for us moving to the states. we are both highly qualified and i understand this proof of education may make things run a bit smoother? as proof that we will hopefully be obtaining good jobs in the states. his dad has 12,000 dollars saved for him in a savings account, i dont know if this helps or is irrelevant. thanks for your help
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-10 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
thanks for the advice :) the figure for a family of two with 125% is 18,212 dollars. our sponsors annual income is 91,000 dollars. does this mean everything should go smoothly or am i missing something? thanks for the advice about updating the forms, we'll get right on that. we have a letter from his employer saying he will not be laid off and verifying the salary, do we still need IRS?
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-10 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2
Hi guys,

I've had so much help from all the members of visajourney who have replied to my posts in the past. So we're still waiting on our NOA2 which from what i hear is completely normal seeing as we only recieved our NOA1 at the end of october. We're getting all our forms ready now and one of them is our I-134 affidavit of support form which we have a co sponsor for. he has mailed us these forms and now i was just wondering if anyone knows of a link where i could check if his income is above the minimum requiremnts and all the rest of those details. or if anyone would know the figures off the top of their heads i could private mail you the figures we have.

thanks for the help as always :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-10 10:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanging font size on the USCIS pdf forms?
some of mine did not fit either. I abbreviated Ireland to ROI but just read a forum that advises not to do that at all! fill it out in neat black handwriting instead maybe
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-19 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestax returns!
Hi Everyone,

We're using a co sponsor for our affidavit of support. He's sent us all the forms and a letter from his employer saying he won't be out of work or anything. The thing is, he's not too keen on sending us his tax returns. Are these 100% necessary for the interview? Any information is appreciated!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-01-19 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa strange one!
Thank you! It's just that we want to have a blessing in Ireland and not sure about when to book because all timing is estimated! if AOS is pending could i still fly out of US and back in again?
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa strange one!
Hi everyone,

I have a but of a strange question, are there any ladies on visajourney with a fiance in the airforce or any other military service?

and another more normal question, can you apply for an adjustment of status straight away after marriage? and how long do these usually take to be approved? thanks!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE.. Not sure
thanks barbara. im pretty sure the only mistakes i could have made are paperwork mistakes. I sent everything they asked for relationship-wise. hopefully things move a bit faster after NOA2! :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE.. Not sure
Thhis is my second message today sorry! Haven't been on in a while and getting updated :)

I realized the day after I sent our package that on the biographical info form G325A I forgot to include previous employment history for myself, it was too long to fit in the space so I said 'please see sheet attached'. And of course I forgot to attach the sheet. Is this worthy of a RFE?? I don't want to be delayed any further! :(
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner Lost His Job
Hi, I filed in late October too and am waiting for NOA2. I think your fiance should definitely be actively looking for another job. does he have savings? A house and a car in his name? I think if you want to use assests like these for proof of income it has to be a 3 to 1 ratio. Some one else with more experience could explain better, but it's not impossible yet. Best of luck to you.
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 09:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview
Thats true.. when we were initially filing and had sent away proof of relationship i had people telling me i should have sent instant messaging records etc and my head was fried! however, i do really appreciate VJ!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-02-04 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with email I got this morning!
thank you for all the nice messages :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-03-16 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with email I got this morning!
Oh wow this is great news. And no RFE or anything?! Hopefully things move alot faster after NOA2! I have another question if anyone knows the answer :) for police clearance cert do you need it from the COUNTRY, STATE OR CITY? Can you get you from your local police centre? Thanks :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-03-16 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help with email I got this morning!
Hi everyone, we're coming up to our 5 month waiting mark, it will be on the 29th of march. This morning I got an email saying

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On March 15, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283. For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

Even though it says the petition has been approved I obviously still must send all the rest of my documents away like affidavit etc?! And what does Post decision activity mean?
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-03-16 03:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long must passport be valid for?
Yes we copied all pages! all 20 something just to be safe!! :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-01 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespackage three is gone!!
Hi Guys,

I sent off package three, and my notice of readiness a few days ago. so I'm just wondering is the next time i'll hear from embassy when they send me a letter for my interview? is there anything i'm missing in between? we've come so far and i thought this would be the easy part but im freaked im doing something wrong now!!!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-05 05:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat after NOA2?
the beneficiarys local embassy will send them package three, there will be another biographical data form to fill out and thre will be instructions for booking your medical and there will be a checklist and notice of readiness. when you se the instrucutions and have the medical booked then send away the notice of readiness and your interview will be scheduled. good luck! :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-05 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy interview is thursday..
Thanks Mrs. O!!! :)

I'm laughing here, I didnt trust my fiance that it was inches :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-25 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy interview is thursday..
Hi Everyone,

I know this should be in the Ireland portal but I can't figure out how to post there :( We have oour interview thursday and it says i need a 12x14 envelope.. how big is this envelope? i don't know if its in inches or centimetres!! inches would be huge.. are they looking for a huge one or just an envelope that will fit your passport in it?

thanks for the help!:)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-25 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I got to interview without medical results?
thanks james and jamie :) oooh i'm excited!! hope everything goes well!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-27 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I got to interview without medical results?
thank you all i've gotten it sorted. i can mail them my results whenever i have them, interview is still tomorrow :)
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-27 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I got to interview without medical results?
I was scheduled for an interview on the 28th which is tomorrow, only 2 days after my medical which was the 26th april. I wont have the results until next week but my interview is tomorrow! can i still go without the medical results? i've been trying to contact the embassy but they keep putting me throught o an answering machine. please help!!!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-27 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for visa to be delivered
the timeline is supposed to be a week. keep calling! its not like they'll take the visa back if you annoy them. i had a problem with the date of my interview and nobody on the other end of the phone would help me at the embassy, so I called again and said i was so upset that I can't gt an answer from a real person and every time the man on the phone said 'i'll connect you to some one else' i just said NO WAIT~!! you're allowed to act desperate, its an important visa!! :) good luck!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-04-29 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDublin or Cork??!
Thanks everyone. We can fly from Cork to Heathrow to Phoenix and leave our baggage on the whole way. Its really cheap too. Its not direct but I'm not pushed about that! Getting to Dublin for a direct flight would be more stress than taking a flight from Cork to Heathrow!!
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-05-18 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDublin or Cork??!
Hi Guys,

Or visa has been approved but had to wait to send in passport to them because I was going on a flight the day after interview! So I sent in my passport yesterday and waiting for them to issue my visa. I want to book my flight and my question is, do I have to go through Dublin or can I fly from another airport in Ireland? I've heard someting about Dublin being a POE but i'm not sure if this means its the only airport I can use.
aoifemcFemaleIreland2011-05-18 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA request
QUOTE (motu @ Jun 14 2008, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NEDawn @ Jun 13 2008, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If there is anyone who has successfully completed the K-1 process and obtained the visa, who has experience with the forms involved for filing, that would be willing to look over our forms, I would greatly appreciate another pair of eyes looking at our I-129F, the G125, and my fiance's affidavit. I could send the files to you via email if your willing or through VJ if it allows me to do so. I don't wish to post them on here as they have identifying information. We just want to be sure we are doing this correctly. thank you in advance.

Dawn

WHy don't you just post here what you are enclosing in your petition for example - I129f, G325 hers and mine etc. etc. - and we can tell you if it sounds good - no need to look at all the details - this is not brain surgery! Good Luck



I'd go with motu's approach.

Edited by Gallowglass, 14 June 2008 - 09:36 AM.

GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-14 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescurious about k1
QUOTE (sophee_ya @ Jun 16 2008, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gallowglass @ Jun 16 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you were the beneficiary of a K1 in recent years (say, last 2 or 3), that might certainly raise a flag. I don't think it would necessarily preventy it, just it would probably make them examine it carefully.


yeah it happened 2 years ago.and we just sent very minimal evidence of meeting prior to filing of k1.its just my boarding pass.

We're waiting for the RFE..if any....so we can send more of the evidences we can provide.

I


Well, the main difficulties are:

1. You went through a K1 process two years ago.
2. Two years after that, you are the subject of ANOTHER petition for a K1.
3. You have just mentioned that there is very little information with your second application.

Not saying you've done anything wrong (I don't see that you have), just you can see why they'd examine it closely.
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-16 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescurious about k1
If you were the beneficiary of a K1 in recent years (say, last 2 or 3), that might certainly raise a flag. I don't think it would necessarily preventy it, just it would probably make them examine it carefully.
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-16 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyers
Bit late to the party, but we did it ourselves. No lawyer.

But by all means get one if you think you'll sleep better!
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-18 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmunization
Go to a doctor (preferably the last one he went to) and explain what he needs and why he needs it.

Based on his age, they should be able to tell him what shots he's had (eg. if there was a national immunization programme for X illness operating from the time he was born). Ought to be able to figure out what's needed afterwards.
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-18 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a good Fiancée Letter of Intent to use?
QUOTE (Jacob616 @ Jun 18 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you all for the quick reply. I will make the change as suggested.

Also, I assume that she can sign in Chinese, correct?

Thanks


That I honestly don't know..... unsure.gif
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-18 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs this a good Fiancée Letter of Intent to use?
QUOTE (Jacob616 @ Jun 18 2008, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Fiancée is in China, and I am trying to generate a Fiancée Letter of Intent for her to sign.

I see the example listed on VJ is a simple one that doesn't show how my Fiancée and I met. So, I modified it a litle with the below. Is it okay to use?

I, Fiancée NAME, do here by state that I met my Fiancé, NAME, online WEB SITE NAME AND ADDRESS. My Fiancé, NAME, first contacted me on DATE and I responded on DATE. We quickly established email, online chat and phone correspondences over the last 4 months. My Fiancé, NAME, visited me between DATE and DATE in China and proposed to me on DATE.

I, Fiancée NAME, am legally able and willing to marry Fiancé NAME, and intend to do so within 90 days of my arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Thank you.


Which one of you is the US citizen? I'm presuming it's yourself?

I'd amend the letter (for signature by your fiancée) to read as follows:

"I, Fiancée NAME, do here by state that I met my Fiancé, NAME, a citizen of the United States of America, via online WEB SITE NAME AND ADDRESS. My Fiancé, NAME, first contacted me on DATE and I responded on DATE. We quickly established email, online chat and phone correspondences over the last 4 months. My Fiancé, NAME, visited me between DATE and DATE in China and proposed to me on DATE.

I, Fiancée NAME, am legally able and willing to marry Fiancé NAME, and intend to do so within 90 days of my arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Thank you."

The bold font is merely to highlight the changes.
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-18 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving Arrangments
No, not a problem. We're staying with M's family for a while.
GallowglassMaleIreland2008-06-19 08:31:00