Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to know if it is an Adam Walsh case?	Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-15 01:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa approved! so happyyyyyyyy	Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-14 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 after 92 days!!! :)))))	Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-15 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Date of entry	Thanks...	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Date of entry	Typically the visa is valid for 6 months, but please check YOUR visa to see what the expiry date is and make certain you arrive in the USA before that date. Congrats on the approval. Now the second part of your journey begins. Dave Thanks for backing me up on that one, I forgot to add that.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Date of entry	There is no date you must travel 'by,' however, you have 6 months to enter the USA. So you can travel any date you want, just get here before 6 months. Congratulations and best wishes with the rest of your journey!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THANK YOU.....THANK YOU...THANK YOU	A very big Congratulations to you!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 & K-2 Visa Approved :) Thank you Lord God	Congratulations and best wishes!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134 (Use Original Copies?)	Welcome to VJ.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 02:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Working on K1	Hi! I have been so blessed the past few days. I arrived here in the States safely, I just got married, and just today, I had my first job interview and was accepted! Now...here's my issue...I didn't think I'd get a job right away. I just recently applied for my SSN, and I'm just going to apply for my EAD...my work starts next Monday. Can I go ahead and work? It's just that this is such a big opportunity for me. Thanks for the replies! Welcome to the USA and congratulations with the marriage! But as the others have mentioned, just wait for the EAD before you attempt to work. Best wishes.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-12 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129f package	Oh okay... So this means, my fiance has to make an exact duplicate of the i-129f package he submitted to USCIS in order for me to have a copy of it during my embassy interview... Yeah, you fiancee should have made duplicates of every document he sent to USCIS. That way if that package had gotten lost on the way to USCIS, he would be able to resubmit the entire package again, based on his copies of all the documents. Edited by Leatherneck, 17 October 2011 - 11:38 PM.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How much time do you need at the POE?	I have to agree as already mentioned, the time of arrival and I might add, the particular POE. Just make sure if you are connecting to allow plenty of time to clear immigration and customs.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 00:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THE NOA 2 SONG	Day in, day out, just couldn't shut my mouth This thing called NOA2, it's what I'm all about I was pretty ecstatic when we got our NOA1 But waiting for NOA2 sucked out all the fun Everyday, I login to check the processing charts It's gotten too slow man, it's breaking my heart My fiance and I filed our application last July NOA2 aint here yet and I'm wondering why Think it's pathetic for me to even write this song? Sorry dude, I'm just in love and I can't wait for too long! So come on CSC, stop keeping me waiting'! Speed up and I promise you, I won't be hatin'. NOA2, WE'RE READY FOR YOU!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 01:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is Attorney needed for the couples, the petitioner and the beneficiary?	Outside of having a completed case because of, criminal convictions, the need to seek waivers or other complicated issues...no lawyer needed. And they can not speed up the process, so save your money.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 04:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	EVERYONE BRACE YOURSELF	thanks, si man!!!! thank you all for the kind words... Those scheduled at the Mumbai consulate in the near future, lookout for a Mumbai consulate review once we have the VISA at hand. Chigs Op, you're getting lots of love here...	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	EVERYONE BRACE YOURSELF	A Big Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	form I-693	do i really need to fill out thhis form I-693 for AOS filing? You complete parts 1 and 2, the doctor signs off on part 5, then submit the form. If you're near Durham, there's a doctor I know of that does it at a reasonable cost. Edited by Leatherneck, 19 October 2011 - 06:22 AM.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	form I-693	do i really need to fill out thhis form I-693 for AOS filing? You need to complete parts 1, 2 and 5 and submit the form.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 05:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How is the Immigration Process at the POE?	I've never been lucky to arrive at LAX and it not be busy. Other VJ'ers have mentioned that Detroit is not a busy POE. Edited by Leatherneck, 19 October 2011 - 12:57 PM.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Tracking my Visa online	I got my visa already Thanks VJ for the help - Happy! here the phone number of 2go (02) 528-7126 Congrats!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Manila Case # received!	Congrats!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-140 employment-base immigrant visa and K1 visa applications	Send a simple letter to withdraw the the I-140.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-19 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Visa Approved	Congratulations and best wishes!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 01:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can status go from approved to unapproved?	What did the CO tell your fiancee after the interview? dont worry CO might verfying some of ur fiancee's docs., better to e-mail the embassy so u know if the visa was issued or still pending for review... bcoz even they said she is approve before printing the visa they still need to have final check with all the docs. if they said visa is already been issued then call 2go.. and get ur tracking no. sometimes MNL is there tracking no. but sometimes they give other tracking no.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	We both dont want American citizenship (no offense to Americans reading this). Hence he has been LPR for +/- 10 years and not applied for naturalisation I dont want to fly in and out - did that the last 2 years, the relationship starts and stalls each time I go in and out. We just want to marry, and for me to live there permanently with whatever Visa is the RIGHT one.. so I ask whether this is the RIGHT process : 1. Use B1/B2 - enter US 2. Get married there 3. Apply I-130 4. Sit and wait (What is the interim visa called? and will I be able to enter/exit US) - important questions There is no visa that will allow you to live here permanently being married to a LPR, once he files the I-130. If you enter on a B1, you will have to exit and wait for your visa to be available...as in years. If you do not marry, you can come and go in accordance with the tourist visa you have. Since he does not wish to naturalize, there lies the problem.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	He has been a LPR +/- 10 years. So what are you suggestions on BEST thing to do... 1. Use B1/B2 - enter US 2. Get married there 3. Apply I-130 3. Sit and wait (What is the interim visa called? and will I be able to enter/exit US) See the post by Gary. Ten (10) years, why so long to become a citizen? There are benefits for doing so as you are learning. They cannot live together somewhere else. His fiancee is an LPR, not a citizen. If she establishes residency anywhere else she loses her LPR status. The best route, really? wait until she becomes a citizen and then file for a K-1. Visit as much as possible in the meantime. Even if she has to wait four years to be a citizen it will still be faster than an I-130 for a Malaysian. Promise! Just a minor correction Gary, her fiance is the LPR.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	LinChong how long has your fiance been a lawful permanent resident?	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	what what what?!!! *confused* maybe this is why people use Immigration lawyers... *sighs* It was not clear that your fiance is a LPR based on the answers you got earlier.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	She cannot petition you with a K-1. That is for citizens only. She can marry you first (anywhere in the world) and then petition you with an I-130. Be prepared to wait 2 -5 years for a visa number. Percisely why I mentioned to Penguin_ie the petitoner is a LPR, not citizen. Changes the dynamics a bit.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	Ah yes, can't do K3 then anyways. CR-1 rules still apply, waiting will just be longer. Once the LPR gets married and submits the I-130, doesn't that put his foreign born spouse in the F2A catagory which means a long wait. Wouldn't being in that catagory have an impact on her tourist visa, and the issue of non-immigrant intent?	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 06:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	The K3 visa exists, sort of. Most of the time, the K3 gets administratively closed at NVC stage and you are forced on the CR-1 path. The CR-1 is a better visa as you get a greencard immediately upon entering the USA (ie can work, get a drivers license). You don't convert status, your husband petitions for you to be allowed to apply for the CR-1 visa; the visa results in a greencard when you enter. Yes, you can get married in the USA on your B2 visa, and husband can start the CR-1 process immediately afterwards. You will have to leave the USA when your tourist visa time is up- usually 6 months. You can continue to use your B2 to visit while the visa is processing, but must do the medical and interview in your home country. You are better off asking future questions on the CR-1 visa process in the relevant forum here: http://www.visajourn...ess-procedures/ after reading the Guides which explain it: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1 But her fiance is a LPR, not a citizen.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	Hi Thanks for your earlier reply, very much appreciated. So if I understand right, my fiance and I will have to be married at home (in Malaysia) and start the process for the K3 visa? Questions : 1. I have a B1/B2 visa, can I travel to the US and we get married in US (instead of Malaysia)? - so that we are not apart for such a long time (I will be in the US with him when the K3 visa is in process) 2. If we do get married in Malaysia, and the K3 process begins from here (he returns to the US, because he has to work), can I still travel in and out of the US to visit him (short durations)? Thanks so much for your reply! Lin Penguin_ie took care of you with regards to those questions.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 04:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiancee Visa - for greencard holders too?	The K-1 petitioner must be a U.S. citizen. Citizenship is not required to marry in the U.S.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-20 03:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE	IMO, the airline that issued you the tickets. They're driving the plane, after all. Good for an early morning chuckle. OP, your POE will be the city you decide.. Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-21 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entering the United States - Port of Entry	Thanks! Thanks! Welcome!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-22 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entering the United States - Port of Entry	My fiancee in Vietnam got her k-1 visa approval yesterday and in preparation for her trip to america I found this entry in the USCIS website regarding entry into the united states. http://travel.state....es_2994.html#17 It states: Entering the United States - Port of Entry A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry and request permission to enter the United States. You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the U.S. Upon arrival at the port-of-entry, be prepared to present to the CBP officer your passport with visa and your unopened/sealed packet containing your documents. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel. The part I want to ask is what documents needs to be preserved in the seal when she receives her visa letters? I just don't want her to start opening every letter in the packet if certain ones or all needs to be unopened. Thanks all! The packet will have "Do Not Open" written on it, act accordingly. Tell her to only remove her passport, be happy and have a safe trip. Congratulations!	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-21 06:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	House broken into, documents stolen!	Ohh good idea. Thank you. They took everything So on top of Flights, Wedding, Christmas, Aos... we have to rebuild all our belongings. Lets hope the home insurance pay out. I understand your pain, the anger and stress your fiance must be under. As bad as a burglary is, the feeling of being violated and 'what if' they return in the future adds additional stress. Best wishes.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-21 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	House broken into, documents stolen!	Sorry to hear of this awful and untimely burglary, I hope your losses were minimal.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-21 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any USC petitioners here married to a filipina before in the Philippines?	Thanks! My nerves have settled now. I think I knew this already as I'm sure that I fully investigated this back when Ritchie and I first got serious about each other nearly 3 years ago. Its getting close now as she will be 7 weeks into culture test on thursday this week so I think I'm just jumpy at everything I read now. I'm okasy now. Thanks again, to you and Tahoma. Thanks for all the replies. Just got a little spooked. I'm okay now You welcome. Best wishes with the rest of your journey.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-18 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any USC petitioners here married to a filipina before in the Philippines?	Just wondering if any USC here has ever been married to a Filipina before and married her in the Philippines, brought her here on Family Based Immediate Relative VISA (what they used to call it when I did it) and has since divorced here in the US and has since successfully petitions for Filipina Fiancee K-1 VISA? I'm asking because I did this and based on some recent posts I just got a little unnerved and worried about my previous marriage on record in the Philippines and any possible problems that may cause my Fiancee at her CFO semimar or VISA interview or getting VISA issued or even for AOS later. I have a certified copy of my divorce decree ready for her for the interview. I know I am free to marry here in the US. Here is my situation exactly: - Years ago married a Filipina in the Philippines (Traditional Church wedding and also filed with Civil Registrar) Remember jumping through many hoops just to get license and then more hoops to get married there!) - She filed for divorce many years later here in the US. Divorced finalized and I have certified copies of decree. - I petitioned for current Filipina Fiancee on K-1 and I-129f approved and we are waiting medical exam and interview and CFO seminar, etc. Just want to know first if any USC petitioners here have ever married a filipina before in the Phils and then divorced here in the US and petitioned for Filipina Fiancee on K-1 and been successful getting the K-1 VISA for her? How did the USEM and CFO view your previous marriage to first wife in the Philippines? Did they even know? Did you have to annull the marriage in the Philippines? Did you have to do anything? Was it non-issue? Should I be concerned? I've searched previous posts and can't seem t find any others. Not saying there aren't any, just not that I've been able to find. Thanks! You're good to go...no problem for you.	Leatherneck	Male	Philippines	2011-10-17 19:51:00