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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrust Fund Affidavit of Support

this trust fund thing is really killing me. technically we shouldn't have this problems, because the trust fund is a reasonable amount which can easily take care us (both of us) for a long time even if we are living lavishly or a super affluence life style. but i feel like the CO might not understand how it works and just say - go find a so-sponsor. it will be nice to find someone who has used a trust fund for his/her affidavit of support to explain what exactly he/she did and the questions that were asked during the interview.
thanks guys


You are right that a CO may not understand trust documents. If the trust is as healthy as you say, you shouldn't need a co-sponsor though. If you include a statement from a trustee that has a simple road map of the potential income it should get you past the CO. Just make sure it is some one the CO can contact if they want to verify. Good luck.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-08-18 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrust Fund Affidavit of Support
I would just add here that if you cannot, or don't wish to provide a copy of the trust itself, that you include perhaps a statement from one of the trustees as to the permanence of the income stream, the amount, and your access (or lack of it) to the corpus.

Edited to say that this is different from the explanation of benefits above, in that you have a chance to explain in one swoop why you are still ok even if the income stream drops below the minimum guidelines. Knowing nothing about the size of the trust, but just trying to think about all the potential issues.

Edited by Brad and Vika, 18 August 2011 - 12:45 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-08-18 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOne-Way Tickets on a K1 Visa
No trouble for us at all.

QUOTE (happywifeymom @ Jun 12 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ochef @ Jun 12 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone had any problems with their fiances entering the US on a K1 Visa with a one-way ticket?

That's me but never had a problem..good thing my man don't need to send me back to the Philippines so he did not get a round trip ticket...lol


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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-13 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Approved where is my passport??
Fresita - please give us a little more information. Expiration of a NOA, expiration of a visa, and administrative review/processing are all different things.

If the visa hasn't been granted yet, I doubt that your fiance' is in danger of the visa expiring. Was there a NOA provided at the embassy that has some expiration on it?

You might try posting your question in the Regional sub-forum that covers the Dominican Republic too. You may find folks with similar experience.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-08-13 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! Need to apply for K-1 but HAVE NOT met!
Always a good idea to meet in person first. Over on the RUB forum, one of the most frequent contributing factors to petitions/relationships failing is lack of time spent together before taking the plunge.

I agree with all the advice above about an application without meeting probably being a waste. I would suggest Croatia or France for a place your SO might be able to get into easily that wouldn't present a problem for you (visa wise). Someplace like the Dubai might work too.

Best of luck.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-08-07 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of Financial Support?????
Duplicate topics merged
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-10-20 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist visa denied!
It looks like the question in post #1 has been answered, and this topic has taken on a fairly combative tone. I am locking it down, as it looks like the topic has served its purpose.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-02 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinal K-1 Prep
We used paper clips for all the docs, and the few photos we sent. No problems at all. We did do a cover letter listing all the documents, and clipped them in the order of the cover letter. The easier you make it for USCIS, the better! Good luck.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-01 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa K1 for Cuban
Duplicate topics merged
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-03 06:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending photos for proof of meeting
We just clipped the pictures to the paperwork. You will have to sign statements etc., that will lend some credibility to your meeting. You might also send ticket stubs and itineraries, but the real proof is in the visa stamps in your passport. No worries, just follow the guides. Lithuania is an EU country, so the battle shoudn't all be uphill. Best of luck!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-16 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP! COMPLETE change of personality.... :(
Sorry for your troubles. Sometimes weird behavior is just about nerves, but sometimes it shows a lack of sincerity on the beneficiary's part. You might post this over on the PI sub-forum. Folks there might be able to give some advice in a cultural context, or from similar experience. Good luck.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-16 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do I get my to be 24 year old daugter to the usa
Locked for review
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-19 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaddress
The comments about a scam are because the story you are telling is one of the more common scam stories, at least for Eastern Europe. The SO at some point faces eviction, a medical or legal emergency, etc., and the USC cannot see how his/her SO could possibly get through it without financial assistance.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-21 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNO2 turned into a request for additional evidence....
Two closely related topics merged.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-02-23 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAGE DIFFERENCE

I, too am 69 and my Mexican fiancee is 30. We have been in love for past 2 years. Do we even stand a chance of being approved?


Yes you can be approved. Just meet the requirements. The question of age WILL come up though, so be prepared.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2011-08-09 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAGE DIFFERENCE

It's the best move I ever made in my life.
We have a 29 year gap. I not only ended up with a nice looking caring and loving pinay wife but I have a 12 year old beautiful loving adopted daughter to boot. I got a thousand + more morning and goodnight kisses in the last 5 years than I ever got in life.


Sounds like it works for you. That is the important thing.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-05-12 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoney Remittances
You might ask this in the PI regional forum. I would bet that the members there know the specifics for the Embassy.

Edited by Brad and Vika, 27 May 2012 - 08:39 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-05-27 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa

Thank you all that have replied. This is great information.

I do have a question for member C&Q, I see in your timeline that you got in touch with your congresswomen, how did you go about doing this to help move your case move faster?

Thanks,
TK


I agree that the ability to visit probably depends on the country of origin. I met my Ukrainian wife here in the US, and when she went back to Ukraine, it was pretty clear that she would not be able to visit here until her K-1 worked its way through the process. If the country of origin is in the EU, visits never seem to be a problem, based on what I read here. I think normal care when entering is still a good idea, meaning that the visitor should be clear that they are a tourist visiting friends, and does not appear to be doing an end run around the K visa process.

We also reached a point where I called my Congressman. Each office has an aide that handles immigration issues. The aide was very friendly and well informed, but couldn't get involved until the petition was beyond the published USCIS timeline for a K-1. After that, they were able to get answers pretty quickly.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-03 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVietnam K-1 question
Split from unrelated topic
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-11 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many photos is enough ?
We included several photos with the petition, and took a batch to the embassy as well. A few points:

1) T-Bone was right, embassies are different, and some are tougher than others - so reading the embassy review can be helpful.

2) Sending photos will not hurt your petition. We focused on pics of both of us with Vika's family in Ukraine. There were no dates on them, other than what I wrote on the back.

3) Going to the interview can be helpful. There are some embassies where the petitioner is not allowed to attend, so check. Standing next to your SO during the interview is absolute proof that you met face-to-face during the past two years.

Edited by Brad and Vika, 12 June 2012 - 07:31 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-12 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about spelling her name on K1 papers

Embassies deal with transliterations all the time. If you are really worried about it, can't you use the passport spelling for her official name so the passport and documents match, and then write the other spelling on the form in the "other names used" blank?


I think this is the way to go. You cover both spellings and disclose everything. After the "other" spelling, just add Russian transliteration after the name.


My wife is having a similar issue. She is from Ukraine and her name in Russian is Yulia Malyshchuk and they transliterated it to Iuliia Malishchuk for her Ukrainian passport. Her birth certificate is in Russian and says Yulia Malyshchuk. She's now an American citizen and we spell her name Iuliia Malishchuk. She's petitioning her brother for a green card and she's concerned because his name on his BC is Malyshchuk and she'll be submitting the petition under her name Malishchuk along with her BC that says Yulia Malyshchuk. She's afraid the USCIS can't figure it out that they're related.

I've shown her the 2 pages of posts that clearly state she has nothing to worry about but it's a huge concern of hers. If someone could please reply that it's not a big deal that'd be great. She's also concerned now that her new US passport has pictures and quotes on the pages and mine doesn't so she thinks hers is fake.


As above
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-21 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust caught a mistake on my I-129F...
Looks like the OP is MIA :lol: Still good information though.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-01 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust caught a mistake on my I-129F...
Moving to K-1 forum
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-05-31 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F How we met question

OK Hot Shot, let's examine the actual wording of the form....why don't we all?!!

18. Has your fiance met and seen you within a two year period immediately preceeding the filing of this petition?

Yes or No


Seems like they want you to answer did you meet in person or not?

Then in the verbiage that follows:

Describe the circumstances under which you met. If you have not personally met each other, explain how the relationship was established.


So it seems clear to me they are only really interested in how/when you met in person and saw each other within two years prior to the filing. Many of us also include how we met originally is that was not in person and then met in person later after the initial meeting.






Interesting. I never really thought about it like that, as we met face-to-face the first time. Reading the form, it seems to me that "describe the circumstances under which you met" is pretty open ended. If you met online, why wouldn't you just say so? If the site was not a broker (and thus no IMBRA issue), you would just answer no to question 19.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-26 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'M A NEW VJr! NEED HELP! WHAT DOES THIS EMAIL FROM VSC MEAN?
Related topics merged
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-06-21 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKEV-1 FORM
K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa

US Dept. of State K-1
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-04 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 fiance visa

:) thank you i ask because my fiance and i are related third cousins so i was wondering if that would make them suspicious


You did disclose that you are related? If so, you can probably get past the scrutiny.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-05 18:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa k1
What did they (USCIS I assume) ask for? Usually it is best to send exactly what they ask you for, no more.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-07 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129 criminal history
I am not sure what USCIS, NVC, and consular officers can see when they run a record check. I would be forthcoming about all charges, and state that it was nine years ago, and that you want to be honest, even if it doesn't come up on a records check. That way you are covered if a record of the original charges pops up anywhere. You will definitely have a problem if they think there is less disclosure than required.

Just to be safe, you may want to change your VJ handle. There have been some posts on vj that consular officers and others do look at VJ. I presume any CO in Cambodia would know what you mean, but no sense inviting a misunderstanding.

Edited by Brad and Vika, 15 July 2012 - 12:05 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-15 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is a i-824

FYI, an I-824 is an application for action on an approved petition, you can read more about it here.


Thanks Ryan H - Since we had no need of that, I was totally unfamiliar.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-15 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is a i-824
I agree with Ryan about the short time NVC actually has the file (usually). If you have called the NVC and given them your information and they can't find you, they may have sent your file on before they have record in their system. Once you get your file number from NVC, then the embassy can tell you if they received it. It sometimes takes the embassy a while to get the files into their computer. I think we had a lag of a week or two between NVC saying the file went to the embassy in Kiev, and when the embassy was able to confirm receipt. Don't sweat it for a few days, just keep calling NVC.

As to your questions, it looks like what you are calling approval is an NOA2, right? I am not sure what you mean by I-824. Do you mean I-864 (Affadavit of Support) or I-134 (Affadavit of Support)? If so, we sent the I-134 with the application if I recall.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-15 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid you send your sexual conversations?
I would say no, don't send anything too intimate. Send a selection of email that show contact over time, that's it.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-09 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I did the K1 wrong help please!
I would say again that you should try the local field office, just to try and verify where everything is, and what the problems are. Let them know what you have sent, and maybe provide a copy for the field office.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-21 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I did the K1 wrong help please!
Any developments OP?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-20 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI think I did the K1 wrong help please!
An additional step or two to maybe help you along.

1) Hopefully, you have a copy of EVERYTHING you sent.

2) If so, I would probably make an appointment online with your nearest USCIS field office. You don't have to give specifics when you make the appointment. When you get there, show them what you sent initially, and what you sent recently. Make sure you have your affadavits, proofs, intent letters with you. They may take copies, or they may send a notice to the service center that they have seen the proofs and they are on the way. In other words the adjudicator at the service center will be able to see the field office entry for your case, and won't just be looking at the partial information. They can also tell you if there is an RFE or denial you haven'tseen yet.

Good Luck
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-15 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed advice

You can try meeting on "neutral" territory - not USA, not Yemen - some other country. But you need to meet in order to apply for K-1. There are two exceptions that require a waiver:
1. If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice.
2. If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.


Option 2 above looks promising, use question 18 on the application I-129f to explain why the meeting requirement should not apply to you. You might approach your congressional representative as well, and have them draft a letter stating that they know you have special circumstances. Take a doctors note or test results to the meeting with the congressional staff person in your district, and ask for their help. Each office has a staffer that specializes in immigration issues.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-26 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRound trip or One-Way Ticket for K-1 Visa
There is no requirement either way. Totally up to you.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-27 19:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much proof of relationship needed ?

You need to tailor your evidence for YOUR consulate. What people elsewhere have experienced is of near-zero consequence.

Also, Western Union receipts can be harmful to your case. Bring them to the interview, but don't volunteer them; present them only if you're asked to.


I agree with both statements above. For some embassies, significant financial support before a K-1 could be taken the wrong way. We brought a bunch of evidence to the interview (binders kept by the missus), but she didn't have to send anything in earlier. The CO actually looked at just a VERY few things, we kept the rest in the waiting room. The policy of the Kiev, Ukraine embassy has no bearing the embassy where you will interview..
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-07-31 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy are the people here so RUDE??? :(
It looks like this topic has run a bit off course. Locked.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-08-04 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Questions
Asked and answered
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2012-08-09 21:34:00