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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT CHEST XRAY ISSUE
The x rays are souvenirs for you to keep I guess. My wife packed hers around when she entered but it was never asked for.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-07-01 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUICK FAST HELP!
Our attorney here in the US suggested 10 to 15 photos if I remember right. Try to use photos with the dates stamped on them.
As to your question about acquiring an attorney. I would suggest getting one but, would not recommend the attorney I had.
I spent most of the time waiting for days for her to answer a question we had and I had to inform her of what was happening
most of the time. I will not say her name here because I think that would be improper. But I was very dissatisfied with her
so called help. 2 weeks after we received our NOA2 I sent her and e-mail informing her because I had not heard from her.
She said she must have overlooked the notice she received as my attorney. When we needed help getting ready for the interview
I could not even get her to answer my calls or e-mail. But I did receive an e-mail from her wanting me to vote for her and
her daughter in a beauty contest, ha ha. I finally found a place in Peru that helped prep my now wife for $150. Very nice lady
and was more helpful than my so-called attorney ever was. I have her e-mail address if you are interested in using her. She
can help with the entire process. If I had it to do over I would have used her from the beginning.
As for the AOS we are doing now, I did everything my self and so far all is well. We made it through without the need for an
interview. So I guess I prepared the packet well enough myself. But the K1 process is a little more complicated. I would suggest
having someone who deals with this daily look-over everything at the very least.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-07-05 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRound trip ticket
DO NOT GET A ROUND TRIP TICKET! I did this when I brung my wife here. When she did not get on the flight in the United States it canceled he ticket intirely. I was only credited 50% on a new ticket in her name flying back. I was confused also when I bought our tickets and everyone said it did not matter. It does, take if from someone that had to pay an extra $800 to learn this.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-07-25 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRound trip ticket
DO NOT GET A ROUND TRIP TICKET! I did this when I brung my wife here. When she did not get on the flight in the United States it canceled he ticket intirely. I was only credited 50% on a new ticket in her name flying back. I was confused also when I bought our tickets and everyone said it did not matter. It does, take if from someone that had to pay an extra $800 to learn this.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-07-25 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 interview

hi to all vj members

my fiance and i really don't email each other and the only evidence of relationship we have are pictures, phone bills, letter and cards. would that be a problem having no emails at the interview?

thank you


Updating your timeline and info like beneficiary country would help people answer questions for you a lot easier. Different countries do things different and require different evidence
Darryl1MalePeru2010-08-30 09:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast minute questions

Well, I am also in this process with the peruvian embassy with you. I have not yet recieved my NOA2, but I do have friends that have done this through Peru. They said you should arrive early and expect to wait until about lunch to get in to the interviewer. From there, they look at the documents and proof or relationship, and might ask a few questions. But I have yet to hear from anyone that the visa was denied in Peru. Just be careful for a darker skinned interviewer, I have heard he grills people and needs a lot of proof too.



I do not understand why everyone says that about the African American Man. He was the one that interviewed us and he was OK. He was serious about his work and asked questions, but nothing that would be considered trying to give us a hard time. When I seen it was him I thought we was finished after reading everything some have said about him. Maybe we caught him on a good day but he was fine with us.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-11 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast minute questions

so will I have to request this information (tax transcripts & w-2) from the IRS itself? Through my employer I have my 2009 & 2008 W-2s...hopefully this works. I'm not sure if I have enough time left to wait for official tax transcripts from the IRS. I hope the PDFs I have from the electronically submitted tax returns work!



That is what we used. The electronically submitted tax returns and copies of w-2's. Good luck and stay relaxed, everything will be fine.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-11 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPANIC

Please help. Does anyone know if the annotations on the visa are important? Would entering with this visa make things go haywire when we try to US?



I would go back to consulate and have it fixed before ever leaving Peru. It may give you problem when you do your AOS.
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-12 09:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost boarding passes

I have either lost or misplaced the boarding passes for my outgoing flight to Manila. I do have my boarding pass from Manila to Bacolod. I also have the boarding passes from Bacolod back to the USA. Do you think this is going to be a problem? I do have plenty of pictures of us together. I do not have a hotel receipt because I stayed at her house. Although I do have a receipt from the hotel for the one night I spent in Manila on the way back to the USA. I also have 11 pages of skype call records. Are the outgoing boarding passes necessary ? Any advice would be appreciated


I did not have my boarding pass either. I used the receipt from the purchase of the tickets and a copy of the e-ticket. And the stamp in my passport entering Peru and leaving. They accepted without questions. Good luck
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-24 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Decree ?

I have a question. I know I must submit proof of my divorce when submitting the I-129F. I do have the final decree issued by the courts. Do I have to send in a copy of the entire decree which is 6 pages or can I just send in the 1st page and the last page which has the judges stamp on it ?


I just used the final decree that was signed by the judge saying I was divorced and had no problem. Good luck
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-24 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many photos to include?

My fiance and I are gathering all of the required information to start our K-1 visa as soon as possible. We have hundreds of photos of our time spent together, however we are unsure of how many we should submit with our package. We were just curious about how many photos others have sent in. Thank you for your time.


Our lawyer advised us to have 10 - 15 photos when we did ours. Using photos that are stamped with the date is important. Good luck
Darryl1MalePeru2010-09-25 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs an immigration lawyer a good idea?

Should we do it ourselves or hire a lawyer?

My fiancee and are are just beginning the "visa journey" and are trying to decide if we should hire an attorney to assist with the K1 visa process.

What are other people's experiences? The K1 is already so expensive. We'd like to keep down the cost. But, we also want to make sure that we are approved.

Thanks in advance for your advice.


It is hard to advise on the need for an attorney. There can be so many different variables to your needs and someone Else's. But I will say that you have taken
a good first step by becoming a member here. This place is a wealth of information for all situation. We did the K1 filing with an attorney and the AOS without.
I believe I could have made it through the K1 without the attorney I had, But I could not made it through the K1 or the AOS process without this website.
Good luck to you and your fiancee
Darryl1MalePeru2010-08-27 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf Fiance does not get married within 90 days

Please allow me to make a comment that may sound off topic. Many times I read comments that sound like "if you don't comply with this, or if you don't marry that, etc. then you are packed on the first plane back home and bye bye to the US". This kind of comments sound inappropriate to me.
I understand that the US is the land of opportunity and many people want to live here because it's the best country in the world etc. etc. But please also consider that we (foreigners on a K1 visa) came here exclusively for personal/family reasons, so if things don't work out with the loved one, it's so much better to go home, which in many cases (I think of several European countries) is at least not worse than here. What I mean is that we are not receiving a favor.

Back to the question: yes, if the K1 visa holder doesn't marry, he/she will have to return home.

Merry Christmas to all.



Hum
I thought that all they did was answer the questions with the facts of the laws and rules that apply to the question. They did not personally attack or assume anything about the other person that I read. Maybe I missed something in the posts, I do not think I did. You are expecting an emotional answer based on your assumption that they are being condescending to the foreign person. and they just answered with the facts of the law. That fact are that they came on a K1 visa with the understanding to marry the sponsor in 90 days. If they do not marry then the laws say they must leave. Now does that mean they are saying that is right or wrong? no, just that this is the law. I agree with what you are saying about people coming here and how they feel, after all I am married to and love very much one of those people that came here. I just do not see what triggered you to vent this towards the posters answering the question with good and correct advice.
You somehow felt that the posters was being condescending to the foreign person of question? I know and understand That there are a lot of people who do see their self as better than others. I am sorry but I just do not see how you felt this after reading their post. Think about it, this site is a site filled by people who have one thing in common with each other. That is we all love someone from another country by birth. For the most part you would be hard pressed to find a bigot towards forien persons here. Granted sometimes I think a few trolls show up here and try to start a war by posting something that is obviously baiting an angered response. But when that happens the moderators take care of things and put out the flames quickly before it consumes much.

Nothing personal, God bless you, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year
Darryl1MalePeru2010-12-25 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe whole process
Shouldn't take anywhere near two years. I understand that once a visa is denied, the record of denial goes into the consular database (and I think maybe a stamp in the passport?), and the previous denial also needs to be overcome before the same type of visa is granted. We never tried for other visa types, but it sounds like a second b2 attempt isn't worth the effort.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-03 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA very complicated situation
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Try this one:

Citizenship
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-04 02:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRe-Opening a canceled File
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jul 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Well i sent a letter to the embassy in Mumbai saying to cancel it, i never received any info after that. I never sent a letter to the USCIS or NVC saying to cancel it, but apparently i asked the Mumbai embassy they send the file to NVC to get it revoked upon my request so now I will be calling NVC tomorrow and see if I can stop it from being revoked and hopefully not start over because that is so much work! I just want my fiance here asap sad.gif .


So what did they say when you called?



Well they sent me a letter saying i have to start a new petition sad.gif



Oh, I'm so sorry! Thanks for getting back to us. All the best. rose.gif


Good information at least. Sorry about the OPs do-over.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-06 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAirline Boarding Tickets and Dates? PLus other evidence questions
Sorry for coming late to the party here, but are there no pictures of you together? That is really good evidence of meeting. Also, if you show up together for the interview - it would be tough to refute.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-06 06:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this a red flag?
QUOTE (dancehallquana @ Sep 8 2009, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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To be fair, pushbrk is one of the most knowledgable and helpful members on VJ. I just wish he'd tone down the condescension a couple notches.


yes he is!!!..but at what cost do u have to get good information??.. he answered the question by saying there is alot of emphasis placed on lying, altho not giving any examples of this particular issue, i guess he really doesn't know FOR sure what KIND of emphasis or action could be placed on this as the OP was asking, but IN GENERAL "COULD" be very severe, duly noted, thank u sir!
the colorful commentary at the end could have been KEPT..


Not to beat a dead horse here, but see my earlier post. I really think this is a misunderstanding.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-08 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis this a red flag?
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 7 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To be fair, pushbrk is one of the most knowledgable and helpful members on VJ. I just wish he'd tone down the condescension a couple notches.


Stephen and lion, having seen many of pushbrks posts before, I do not think the comment was meant the way it sounded. He was probably making reference to his age compared to yours (lion of judah). He really is trying to be cautionary and helpful I think. He may of course refute that at will.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-07 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescheck been cash but not NOA1 yet
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Same experience for us. Check was cashed - then the NOA1 arrived. That notice is probably on the way. Have you checked online with USCIS?



I can barely see the WAC number on the bank statement online, that;s why I am not able to check on the USCIS website yet


Jo

The USCIS webiste, which is accurate only 35% of the time (being generous to them) will say "received and pending" IF it is accurate in your case. If it is NOT accurate, 65% chance, it may say nothing. Makes no difference. Today is Alla's ONE YEAR anniversary of arriving in the USA and our case still shows "received and pending" I couldn't possibly care less what that system says.

Enter the date they cashed your check as the NOA1 date on the VJ system and get the most accurate assessment possible.

Really, Jo, save yourself alot of headache. Do not try to track this case like a Fedex package, it doesn't work that way. It will drive you crazy and blood will squirt from your eyes. Be getting your interview documents ready, she can get her police certificate now, make sure evrything is prepared, start a "relationship" file and starting putting evidence into it. Start preparing your home for your new bride who will arrive sooner than you think. Try to do productive activity for your case. Repeatedly checking that useless online system will only waste your time and make you nuts.


Just one other avenue to check. As you know Gary, our online status for the K-1 is STILL pending, and we have been married six months (Vika obviously getting the visa and being here already). Some folks did have better experience than we did though.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-12 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescheck been cash but not NOA1 yet
Same experience for us. Check was cashed - then the NOA1 arrived. That notice is probably on the way. Have you checked online with USCIS?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-11 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust got approval in mail...
Congrats!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-13 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespackage sent. Now more questions
I understand that a touch just means that USCIS wanded the bar code on your file. That is supposed to happen every time some one "touches" the file - so you could get two or three touches in as many days, as your file moves from the intake to storage, or storage box to desk. It was tough for me not to get excited at every touch, in spite of VJers telling me it was really no strong indication of anything. At least you know the file is being handled though.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-09-07 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanswers from USCIS director
Good information Gary, as usual good.gif . Always interesting when information falls into the "it can't hurt you" category, given that some consular offices seem easier than others.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-15 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA day (or 6 months) in the life of a petition
More interestng stuff Gary. I thought the name checking (for criminal background) was done from NBC/NVC. In retrospect I'm not sure where I heard that. Could it be that the check is only for the USC, and Interpol (or whomever) is contactec at the next stop for the file?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-17 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being never married???
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There is no such thing as a proof of being single. I'm sure someone will sell you a certficate though.

Required for the beneficiary in the Philippines but not other countries.



Actually Baron is correct. How do you prove you are single? I know the PI requires this absolutely ludricrous document which amounts to nothing more than a tax as the government of the PI cannot say if a person is married or not. They can only say they have no record of a valid marriage.

Very few countries require this and certainly not Ukraine.


If a government requires proof of being single, they will define the method by which you prove it.

Ludicrous or not.



Very true. Being ridiculaous, ludicrous and counter-productive is no obstacle to a government, they do not have to show a profit. Fortunately Ukraine does not require this of applicants. Not that ehy are free of being ludicrous, just haven't gone this far yet.


But it is provided anyway (for a fee) by the other government laughing.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-18 14:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being never married???
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QUOTE (baron555 @ Oct 13 2009, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no such thing as a proof of being single. I'm sure someone will sell you a certficate though.

Required for the beneficiary in the Philippines but not other countries.


And definitely not required in Ukraine.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-17 02:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being never married???
QUOTE (baron555 @ Oct 13 2009, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no such thing as a proof of being single. I'm sure someone will sell you a certficate though.


Absolutely correct laughing.gif Vika got a certificate proving she was single (the person translating her documents for the interview packet recommended it) from a government notary. It wasn't needed, and no one ever asked for it. The cost was 60 hrvna, and she still has both copies at home.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-17 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho is a good agency to handle the visa (attorney?)
We did it ourselves too. Plenty of examples, guidance, and advice here on VJ that was helpful as well. There are members from your home portal and forum that will take you through every step. Save you a buck too!

Edited by Brad and Vika, 23 October 2009 - 09:09 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-23 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnabling fiancee's 18 y.o. daughter to visit mom
QUOTE (stu3800 @ Oct 24 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All - I just wanted to say a big "THANK YOU" for your responses. What a great group, to provide your knowledge and insights to this K-1 novice. Yes, I do want to ensure I understand the timeline and requirements: from the 90-day fiancee period, to green card, what % of time Marina (fiancee) needs to be in the U.S., restrictions on her travel to Ukraine, what her daughter will need to do to get her K-2. And then....communicate all of this to Marina! Lots to learn... Again, thanks to each of you.


Our pleasure, stay in touch!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-24 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnabling fiancee's 18 y.o. daughter to visit mom
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 24 2009, 12:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Forgot to mention a couple of things...

YES, you list ALL children of your foreign fiancee on the I-129f whether they are planning to come or not.

And her daughter can receive a K-2 visa for up to one year after her mother's visa is issued and then has up to 6 months to enter the US, Scheduling a K-2 to follow interview is very easy, the petition is already approved. You use the same consulate case number and just call to schedule an interview when you are ready. With 18 months to play with, you can easily work it around her school schedule. Call it a "visit" if you want, just file the AOS for her and she will have the option of remaining a permanent resident or not. It is SO much easier than a visitor visa!


And isn't there a requirement that they come back once per year or something to stay in-status?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-24 07:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnabling fiancee's 18 y.o. daughter to visit mom
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Hello. I'm new here - and new to the fiancee visa process. I am working on preparing a 129-F for my fiancee to come to the U.S. She has an 18 year old daughter who is studying in Ukraine, and will not be immigrating to the U.S. But of course, her mom and I want her to be able to freely come to the U.S., without having to apply for a tourist visa for each visit. What is the best way to do this? Should I include her on the 129F form - even though she is not immigrating with her mother? She is in a 5 year program at her university, and so will be making infrequent visits to the U.S. Many thanks, and please feel free to email me directly on this question.



Our son is a student in Moscow. he came as a K-2 to follow and received his green card during the summer, then went back for school. he will come back in the summer. He is in his 3rd year of a 5 year program. Why not get her a green card and then let her decided? Or after youf fiancee adjusts status she can likely get her a 5 year visitor visa...but your best, cheapest easiest option is to go a K2 route and continue her education there then let her decide where she wants to live and you open lots more opportunities for her


All good, but I wouldn't be setting expectations that a single girl from Ukraine with a mother who is a US LPR is ever going to be granted a visitor visa. It's possible but not very likely. Getting the green card is the best potential solution but it's only temporary unless the daughter eventually decides to live in the USA. As soon as you get the green card, you are subject to "maintaining permanent resident status".


Agreed - then the only problem will be maintaining enough time on US soil (very little) to stay in-status right? Some one post up the number of times per year required?
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-23 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen did you buy the airline ticket for your Fiancee??
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I am going to buy her visa for 2 1/2 weeks after interview date, this may be risky since her interview is december 29th and the embassy has stated they will be closed for the 1-10th of January sad.gif I hope she can get her visa in time, willing to chance it, and pay the extra if we roll snake eye


Really good point. Know the holiday schedule at the embassy you will visit and plan accordingly.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-24 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen did you buy the airline ticket for your Fiancee??
We bought the tickets as soon as the interview date was set. A small gamble, given Kiev's record with interviews. Our flight was only one week from the interview date if I recall. Everything worked out fine - so I see no problem with your plan.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-23 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a Need original financee signature? or is fotocopy ok?
Don't take the risk, send originals. Just my opinion, but USCIS will not unring the RFE bell, right or wrong.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-10-26 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFather permission
Maybe some combination of threat and bribe. I could send my teenage son there to stay with him for a couple of weeks (or as long as the dad could stand it). He will agree after a week, and pay HER to take the child to America after two.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-11-06 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyway to reissue a K1 after returning? Child medical

You two adults go and fall in love and decide to move around the world dragging an innocent child along that depends on you. The plan shoudl have considered her, should have included getting married ASAP, filinf AOS ASAP and getting your wife and child on insurance ASAP, plus getting her in school, getting them set uo with doctors, denstists, SS card, yada, yada, blah, blah. Instead you make a 90 visit of it and what? THEN you would get married and do all that stuff? Sorry buddy, we are so blessed as to have 4 children between us and there is no way I would put them at risk for one moment of the next 3-4 months. You gambled with your fiancee and her child's benefits under the visa and lost. It is not something to gamble with, it is not a game, you are not dating, she is not the girl from the other side of town. When will people understand that this process is so much more involved than just getting a visa? She is not a souvenier and neither is the child. Everyone acts like the NOA2 is the achievement of a lifetime, it isn't even the beginning of the beginning. It isn't even challenging until your new wife and her children arrive.


Although I can't really work up a good fit of anger over the OP's decision (each to their own - at least until I hear the detail), I absolutely agree that the paperwork completion for SSN, insurance of all kinds, etc. kicks into overdrive soon after you get hitched. It is really important here to gets these things done early, but as was pointed out ad naseum, you need to be married first. We all spent WAY too much time pushing that paper, to guard against problems like the OP's.

Not true. If they are married (to the original petitioner) outside the 90 days, the beneficiary can still stay and file an I-130 along with the I-485. Once she leaves the US without marrying it is "game over"


True also - she could stay during the processing/adjudication, and considering the circumstances I think it would have been fine in the end. Water under the bridge, no? Now the burden the OP has is convincing her family that he is serious, and strong enough to care for the two of them. This is huge. Best of luck!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-01-22 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaitian Disaster, Impact on K-1 visa?

Press release stated that CSC would be handling TPS petitions for Haiti so VSC processing should not be impacted.

Alan


That is also what they said about priority processing for Iraqi and Afghani visas. I seem to recall some ripple effect from that. Hope not though.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-02-07 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo middle name but in Ukraine passport yes.

Gary and Alla, are you sure you are correct on this?

This statement on the Kiev embassy site refers to last names used in the past and
"IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PETITIONERS: When completing the petition, be sure to list all the last names your fiancé(e) has used in the past including maiden or prior married names. Failure to do so will result in a delay of the visa issuance, as additional administrative procedures will have to be applied to your fiancé(e) case."

I also read before to use only the name on the International Passport so we think N/A might be better. HOWEVER, this statement above says the visa issuance will be delayed without the last names used in the past.

We do not know what to do?

Use her patronmic name for the middle name or write N/A???????


It looks like either way works, probably because the USCIS and the embassy understand that we don't consider patronimic names the same as middle names. Patronimic is not a last name in any case - so you would not list it as alias, other, or prior names used. That is for legal name changes or aliases. The section you are citing above refers to women (I assume) who have been married before - so her maiden name was Jones, but it changed to Smith - now she is divorced.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-03-03 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo middle name but in Ukraine passport yes.
I went back and checked our forms, and we put the entire name out there when it was called for, and used an initial otherwise. So we put her patronimic wherever a middle name was called for, and the initial when full name was called for. No questions or RFEs at any point.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2010-03-03 16:39:00