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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
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Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.


Where to get the Police Report? ( the link takes me to a web site hosting company? )



sorry heres the correct one http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp


Thanks smile.gif Was a ####### to find out where to get that ! I assume the Documents listed,
[*]DS-230 PART 1
[*]DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
[*]DS-156K
are to be filled out by Keith and mailed back with packet, and other documents listed accompany to interview?
( aside from the notorised federal tax, statement from bank, and letter from employer, and AOS I have to obtain these, as his sponsor? )



Yes thats correct, you will need to send him those for him to take to the interview.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-20 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.


Where to get the Police Report? ( the link takes me to a web site hosting company? )



sorry heres the correct one http://www.acpo.poli...ertificates.asp
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-20 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello , so nice to find an active board, and with such happy stories about the Immigration process. Makes a nice change !

My Fiance ( Keith ) and myself ( Lynda ) are in the process of the K-1 visa, we mailed I-129F Petition off January 30, 2008, and got first notice of receipt on February 14 2008, how nice Valentines day smile.gif !

It really is nice to read stories and timelines for those who have gone through it, are going through, all at different stages. I had one quick question though, we have been getting the required paperwork together first notice he will get from the Embassy in London , as to what documents he needs to gather ,what will I have to supply for him to take with him AOS form I-864 or I-134?

Thanks , Lynda


Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.



I knew the embassy would need the divorce decree but why do they need previous marriage certificates?


I dont know but thats what they ask for.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-20 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone smile.gif Nice to be here!

Sal and Jay! I read your timeline, we applied about the same time what good news that is to hear you got it so quickly! Please keep us posted smile.gif

I had a RFE... but got the document they needed off to them the next day hopefully we will hear something shortly!

Thanks everyone for the replies smile.gif


Ty yes we were very lucky to get it so quickly, please update your timeline too it helps people to assist you when asking questions. I hope you hear something soon.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-19 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 19 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello , so nice to find an active board, and with such happy stories about the Immigration process. Makes a nice change !

My Fiance ( Keith ) and myself ( Lynda ) are in the process of the K-1 visa, we mailed I-129F Petition off January 30, 2008, and got first notice of receipt on February 14 2008, how nice Valentines day smile.gif !

It really is nice to read stories and timelines for those who have gone through it, are going through, all at different stages. I had one quick question though, we have been getting the required paperwork together first notice he will get from the Embassy in London , as to what documents he needs to gather ,what will I have to supply for him to take with him AOS form I-864 or I-134?

Thanks , Lynda


Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.


Also please update your timeline, it helps others to help you.
Thanks
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-19 06:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 newbie
QUOTE (Lynda and Keith @ Apr 19 2008, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello , so nice to find an active board, and with such happy stories about the Immigration process. Makes a nice change !

My Fiance ( Keith ) and myself ( Lynda ) are in the process of the K-1 visa, we mailed I-129F Petition off January 30, 2008, and got first notice of receipt on February 14 2008, how nice Valentines day smile.gif !

It really is nice to read stories and timelines for those who have gone through it, are going through, all at different stages. I had one quick question though, we have been getting the required paperwork together first notice he will get from the Embassy in London , as to what documents he needs to gather ,what will I have to supply for him to take with him AOS form I-864 or I-134?

Thanks , Lynda


Hi there and welcome to VJ. I am at packet 3 stage for the London Embassy, and this is what they ask for.
  • DS-230 PART 1
  • DS-156 IN DUPLICATE AND UNSIGNED BUT TO BE RETURNED
  • DS-156K
    For the Interview you will need.
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate if applicable
  • Marraige Certificate of previous marraiges
  • Divorce Decree
  • Police Report www.acpo.co.uk
  • Two colour photographs 2"x2"
  • From Sponsor Affidavit of support
  • Notorised copies of federal tax form
  • Letter stating employment from Employer
  • Statement from thier Bank.

Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-19 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuickest way....and need work
QUOTE (carolinasfinest @ Apr 23 2008, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning guys and gals...

I need some help....what is the quickest way to get my Canadian Fiance here...and he be able to work? Should we do the fiance visa or should i just go up there, marry him and wait for his green card so he can move here? We're trying to figure out which way would be faster. Thanks for your help!

Nicole


Nothing is that quick, patience is needed lol. The K1 seems to take between 4-6 months at present depending which service centre you are allocated to.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-23 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressignatures of biodemigraphic forms
QUOTE (Brodieman1 @ Apr 25 2008, 07:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also i might at, this is just to avoid snail mail. Also can anyone input any advice about the filling out the addresses of the philippines, in a barungay most don't have house adresses or street addresses? when a form ask for a street address what should i put? None or N/A

QUOTE (Brodieman1 @ Apr 25 2008, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question about exchanging information with my fiance. If we fill out the variouse forms that require our signatures.......can we print our forms, sign them and then scan them, and send the scanned copies by email, and will the forms be validated like that?


all replys would be greatly apprecaited good.gif good.gif




I sent original forms signed to my usc for him to send with the package.

Good luck with your journey!
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-25 03:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long can my fiance stay with me once the initial k-1 is sent?
Lots of couples still meet during the K1 process, but bear in mind that anyone can be refused entry no matter what visa they have. Its always best for the beneficiary to take evidence of ties to the home country, like rent agreement, bank account etc.

Good luck with your petition whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-27 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn USA While Applying
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QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 29 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nope no0pb.gif this is a frequent question,

FAQ: 3.15)...Can I, while my fiancee will apply for a I-129F package, be with her in the US ? So we can stay together while the application is being processed or do I have to go to back home again ?

http://www.visajourn...I129f.html#3.15


Thanks I saw that question on the FAQ but I was just wanting to here anybody's personal experience. Much appreciated help though, thank you smile.gif



I dont think it would make any difference, but you need to be home for the packet 3 which will be sent to you from the embassy in your country.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-29 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion concerning full copies of original package
We just photocopied the whole package and sent it to the beneficiary.

With regard to the expedite, I dont think they will expedite becuase she is pregnant, the expdite is usally for milatary that are due to be located elsewhere.

Good luck with your journey
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-24 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being unmarried
QUOTE (KJS @ Apr 22 2008, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance and I had an interesting and frustrating experience today with his interview at the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The agent was preoccupied with the fact that I (the woman) am older than him and that I make very good money. He ended up not approving the visa, but requesting that he go to his home state and get a registered certificate that he is not married.

This is not a problem, just wish we would have known earlier because now he has to go back to his home state, get the document, and make another appointment to come back and stand in the horrible lines in Juarez.

Is this something anyone else has had requested? I have used the very helpful visa journey guidelines throughout the process, but don't recall seeing this ever mentioned.



Im sorry to hear this, i havent seen it either in any posts ive read. Good luck next interview.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-22 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP NEEDED w/ Petition Package
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Hi guys,

First of all, great community and why oh why didn't we stumble upon it earlier! We did a major screw up with our petition package. When my future hubby was putting it all together, he followed the list on USCIS official website, didn't read any forums and as a result the package was mailed out last Friday with G-325a for both of us, form I-239F, his citizenship proof and... that it crying.gif Basically, we are missing letter stating that we do plan to get married within 90 days of my arrival and, most important, evidence of our almost year and a half long relationship. Anybody knows what will happen or what can we do to salvage the situation?


Im not an expert at this, but I would imagine that if they require further information from you they will submit a rfe (request for further information). What you could do is have it ready so it can be sent to them straight away.



Dear Sally,

Thanks a lot smile.gif I was thinking along RFE lines, but it will def. slow us down... and this lady here is getting oh so impatient crying.gif


Luckly you have filed with the fastest service centre so hopefully wont take to long, can you please do a timeline so others can help you with questions too.

Good Luck with your journey
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-03 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP NEEDED w/ Petition Package
QUOTE (Ana&D @ May 3 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,

First of all, great community and why oh why didn't we stumble upon it earlier! We did a major screw up with our petition package. When my future hubby was putting it all together, he followed the list on USCIS official website, didn't read any forums and as a result the package was mailed out last Friday with G-325a for both of us, form I-239F, his citizenship proof and... that it crying.gif Basically, we are missing letter stating that we do plan to get married within 90 days of my arrival and, most important, evidence of our almost year and a half long relationship. Anybody knows what will happen or what can we do to salvage the situation?


Im not an expert at this, but I would imagine that if they require further information from you they will submit a rfe (request for further information). What you could do is have it ready so it can be sent to them straight away.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-03 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of engagement???
QUOTE (matty1966 @ May 14 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys, hope you well and your managing to keep sane whilst waiting for your visas to be approved:)

I have recently filed my I-129 on the 7th of may and im just looking at the forms needed for the interview and im worried by the checklist that requires proof of engagement. The ring I used wasnt bought but hand crafted at a mrket stall by a freind so dont have a reciept. We didnt have any pics taken or anything like that so basically we have nothing. We have pictures of us together and boarding passes etc. What kind of things have you guys used? Is there a way of explaining this at the interview or am I worrying for nothing??? Thanks in advance.



I wouldnt worry too much, many k1ers dont have that either,
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-14 07:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1?
QUOTE (Jenni and Bo @ May 16 2008, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all!

I think I may just get an ulcer by the end of this process from worrying so much, but what can you do eh? smile.gif

So Bo sent off our package on May 5th by overnight courier and it arrived and was signed for on May 6th. Here is where the worry sets in: We have still not received anything through email about our NOA1 and the check has not been cashed yet. It's 10 days and I see from most people's timelines that they had electronic confirmation between 2-5 days after the paperwork was received.

Is this long of a wait normal? If we don't get it today, then it won't be until next tuesday that they would get to it, making it two full weeks. I haven't seen any timelines so far that have had to wait that long sad.gif

Any ideas? or at least some general words of encouragement LOL smile.gif

Thanks guys



I would give it a little longer, you know it was recieved and signed for thats the main thing. Vermont seem a little slower at the moment, i hope you hear something soon.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-16 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUsing EMAILS and YAHOO CHATS as PROOF ..... help!
QUOTE (ILoveTan @ May 16 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scary but true fact about my relationship with Tan: 1 yahoo chat is 3-5 hours long and just ONE chat log comes out to around 30 pages!!!! Should I really include these in my I-129 packet?????

Further, is there a way to edit these yahoo chats or emails? When I try to put them in Word or another program, I lose the emoticons blush.gif <~~~these little dealies - and I didn't want them to look "messed" with, you know what I mean?

On the OTHER HAND, while I am sure they don't have the time to read 4 hour chat logs, we say many non-PC things to each other (I call him my slanty eye jungle boy and he calls me "the other white meat") further, we won't even MENTION the sex talk that goes on, plus of course, talking about his interview, plus tons of cussing, etc etc etc etc.......

Same problem with our emails, very very candid. How does everyone else get around this? Certainly I am not the ONLY person talking dirty in my chats and emails to my loved one .... AM I?? devil.gif hihihihi

Thanks for your help!
ILOVETAN



We didnt send any emails or chat logs with the petition, just copies of airline tickets a few photos, that was it.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-16 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the fray
QUOTE (FarmersWife @ May 27 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay so Hi to everyone. And I'm not yet a farmer's wife but I will be.

If anyone has any tips please let me know.

I am Australian, based in Edinburgh, my fiance is in Michigan has petioned so we are going through California sad.gif


Good luck with your journey kicking.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-27 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling outside of US after K-1 Marriage
QUOTE (Thewhites @ May 31 2008, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Long story short, after applying for the K-1 Visa, we found out that my fiance will get deployed. We just got word of our approval of the k-1 visa and we are waiting for the package to come to us. ( i'm canadian, he's american)
While my fiance ( to be husband) is deployed, I hoped to return back to Korea to teach for a year while he was gone.
After we get married in the US, with our K-1 visa. Do I need to stay in the US for a certain amount of time? When can I leave the US? What are the rules concerning this?


The K1 visa is a once entry visa, if you leave the usa before you recieve your advance parole you will not be allowed to enter again.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-05-31 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we get married after getting a k-1 visa????
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QUOTE (skegma @ Jun 3 2008, 06:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thankyou all for your replies, i really appreciate your help

QUOTE (Herolmounia @ Jun 3 2008, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (skegma @ Jun 2 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thankyou all for your answers, i'm really disappointed, i thought there would be a possibility to get married in my country with a fiancee visa in hand, unfortunately in Morocco there is only one marriage, religious and official marriage is the same...i don't think my family will agree with letting me go without marriage....k-3 is the solution but it takes too long and we want to be together as soon as possible crying.gif

I AM NOT AGREE WITH YOU BECAUSE RELIGIOUS MARRIAGE IN MOROCCO ITS NOT SAME AS LEGAL.
IF U GO TO ADUL IT IS LEGAL, BEFORE WHEN U GO TO ADUL IT IS ISLAMIC BUT NOT ANYMORE NOW EVERYTHING IS CHANGED.
IF U BRING 12 SH'HUD AND READ QURAN IN UR HOUSE WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY THE FATHER THEN IT IS ISLAMICLY MARRIED, THEN HE WILL BE UR HUSBAND IN FRONT OF PEOPLE AND GOD BUT NOT LEGAL (LEGAL =JUST TO KEEP UR RIGHTS) DO NOT SHOW TO EMBASSY ANY SIGN U R MARRIED!!!
I WISH THAT HELPED A LITTLE
SALAM


thanks for your reply but i really didn't know about this 12 chahid staff, does it really happen in morocco, do we need adoul or just the 12 chahid????? plz answer back

No adoul needed u will have just to bring imam who will read quran and ur family which we call it "sadaqa" and it means in islam "tahleel" in this case. after "tahleel" ur fiance is halal for u in front of God and people!
Good luck!!


thanks so much for you answer, now i feel more relaxed, may i ask if you've done the same ??? and how much it take here in casablanca to get a k-1 visa, is it tough????



If you decide to do this, dont take any photos to the interview of it, they may interpret it to being a wedding and will deny.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-03 07:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we get married after getting a k-1 visa????
QUOTE (skegma @ Jun 2 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all,
this is my first post and hope you can help me ; i'm engaged to a us citizen and we are planning to apply for a k-1 visa as it is faster than k-3 visa but as i come from a very conservative family it would be impossible for me to travel with my fiance to USA without marriage, so i was wondering if after applying for a k-1 visa and getting it we can get married here in morocco before i travel with him to USA to get married there...please help me unsure.gif


As a K1 visa is a fiance visa, i think you have to arrive in the usa as a fiance and then marry in the states before the 90 days.

If you wish to marry before entry you will need to apply for another type of visa.

If anyone knows otherwise please chip in.

Good luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-02 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the US
QUOTE (karenandarturo @ Jun 7 2008, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
My Fiance and I just started the K-1 process and Ive read most of the posts about visits to US while the K-1 is processing and although they have been very helpful I was wondering if there were any more examples of "ties to Canada" that may help us on our first visit since applying. There is no employment letter available or any mortgage/rent. She plans to bring the K-1 package, NOA1, and her bank statements. Is this enough? blink.gif


I personally wouldnt show anything concerning the K1.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-07 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156
QUOTE (puppies @ Jun 16 2008, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am just filling in my ds-156 for an interview with the us embassy in london.As of yet we have not filed for the K1(putting together the paper work now)one of the questions is do you have a fiance ,do I tick yes?will this affect my application?



Please fill in your timeline so we can see what visa you are applying for and at what stage you are at.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-16 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of how you met your Fiancee for I-129F
QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Jun 17 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, would like to hear from those who have already filed their k1 ...

**did you just fill in the small area on the form where it says explain how you 2 met or did you attach a separate sheet?

**if you attached a separate sheet, how long was your letter?

**from your knowledge of what you have read on VJ or your own experience, is it better to explain too much or is less, more?

**especially would like to hear from those who got pink first time around, I think I have been unnerved by reading VJ horror stories and have over-written my letter. Would really apprieciate your advice before I send this sucker out.

Thanks everybody!
Jonas



We just filled in the small box, my k1 experience was good as you can see on my timeline, but it does vary according to which country the beneficiary is coming from.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-17 03:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview
QUOTE (FieneBiene @ Jun 22 2008, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Our petition got approved kicking.gif kicking.gif Im getting ready for the interview now and gather documents. Now i read something about the interview that better not be true. It says that i need originals of EVERY document that is in the package. Does that mean i need my fiance`s paperwork in original too or only mine?!?!?!?

=>
4.3.6)...What should I bring with me to the interview?
A...You need everything from the checklist, of course, but you also need originals of everything that was originally submitted as a copy, even with the I-129F petition (except the US Citizens passport and the original I-797 approval notice). Original birth certificates, divorce or death decrees, and originals of any documents to support the I-134 fall into this category. The Consulate has the right to ask for the original of any document, so best be prepared.


I know each consolate is different, but I took originals of everything on the checklist that applied and photocopies too, they looked at the original but kept the copies.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-22 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to the U.S. for a holiday whilst application pending?
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QUOTE (Damian P @ Jun 30 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello

I'm brand new to this forum, so forgive me if this is a question that's repeatedly asked, but I'm currently in the process of applying for the K1 fiance visa. Obviously, these things take time, but equally obviously I want to see my girlfriend and the kids as much as I can.

As such, I've booked a week's holiday leaving on Wednesday. Now I know that as soon as I arrive at immigration and have my passport scanned, it'll flash up on the immigration officer's screen that I have a permanent residency application pending. I assuming that once I explain to him/her that I'm only in the states for a week, and that this week long holiday has nothing to do with the K1 application, that there won't be an issue? I will have a return ticket that I can show, plus a week's car rental agreement showing that I intend to return the car to the airport I got it from. It should also be noted that I've received no notification whatsoever from USCIS that I can't do this, so I'm assuming it's fine.

Can anybody recommend any other type of supporting evidence that I should have ready on arrival?

Any help gratefully received

Thanks

Damian



Hi Damian, welcome to vj and good luck with your petition.

Other supporting evidence you can use is a rent agreement or mortgage papers or even a letter from your employer stating when you are due to return to work.

I hope you have a good trip.


Thanks a lot, S&J, much appreciated.

Well, seeing as that question was answered so quickly, perhaps you fine people can help me with another!

My application was received and marked as "pending" on 19th February this year. It is with the California Service Center. Thing is, four months on and I've heard ####### all. Nada. Zippo. Squat. Is this normal, or should I be worried?





California is slower than vermont, if the check has been cashed you may be able to see the reference number on the back of the check, if you can you can track it at the uscis website, every time the date changes that means its been touched, moved. I would think your approval should be forthcoming soon.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-30 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to the U.S. for a holiday whilst application pending?
QUOTE (Damian P @ Jun 30 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello

I'm brand new to this forum, so forgive me if this is a question that's repeatedly asked, but I'm currently in the process of applying for the K1 fiance visa. Obviously, these things take time, but equally obviously I want to see my girlfriend and the kids as much as I can.

As such, I've booked a week's holiday leaving on Wednesday. Now I know that as soon as I arrive at immigration and have my passport scanned, it'll flash up on the immigration officer's screen that I have a permanent residency application pending. I assuming that once I explain to him/her that I'm only in the states for a week, and that this week long holiday has nothing to do with the K1 application, that there won't be an issue? I will have a return ticket that I can show, plus a week's car rental agreement showing that I intend to return the car to the airport I got it from. It should also be noted that I've received no notification whatsoever from USCIS that I can't do this, so I'm assuming it's fine.

Can anybody recommend any other type of supporting evidence that I should have ready on arrival?

Any help gratefully received

Thanks

Damian


Hi Damian, welcome to vj and good luck with your petition.

Other supporting evidence you can use is a rent agreement or mortgage papers or even a letter from your employer stating when you are due to return to work.

I hope you have a good trip.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-06-30 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE successful
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Jul 3 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They allowed me in like a cool breeze I couldn't believe I was not stopped grilled or seached. The friendly IO just asked who I was here to see on vacation and he even asked if we plan on getting married and replied with one answer 'yes.' He just said 'have a wonderful trip' I was so happy biggrin.gif we really needed that time together it was fantabulous!! tongue.gif


Thats great, glad you had a good time kicking.gif kicking.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-03 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaccelerated processing
QUOTE (skegma @ Jul 4 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
while browsing USCIS site trying to learn as much as possible about k-1 visa i came across this information that i didn't know and i didn't see it here in vj before, they say that there is an accelerated processing for I-129, any one of you can tell me more about this, here is the link, take a look


accelerated processing


This is what they call an expedite, this is for special reasons, such as finacial hardship, deployment etc.

You can apply and see if it is accepted, it may not be if your reasons are not valid.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-04 04:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel outside the U.S.
QUOTE (Paul_Light @ Jul 7 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,

It's been a while!

I have been living and working (legally) in Mexico since January 2007. We are going to start the ball rolling again with the visa process. I had, and passed, my medical in London in May 2007. Now I am just waiting for an interview date.


Question :

Once I receive my K1 visa and enter the U.S., plan the wedding etc. etc. am I able to leave and re-enter inorder to contiue doing business here in Mexico?


Thanks

Paul

The K1 is a one entry visa, if you leave the us you will not be able to use it to reenter. Once you have the Aos you can travel freely.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-07 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast 4 digit SSN?
QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Jul 11 2008, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My friend who has a fiance in VA filed for K1 last December. Upto this time, they are still waiting for the NOA1 but her fiance told her that
it is base on the SSN thats why it took so long...

Is this true?

Please help so that i can tell this to my friend.


THANKS


I agree with the others, nao1 is notification of reciept, which should be recieved within a month of sending, ask them if the cheque has been cashed if not they will need to refile.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-07-11 02:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan't access my account
QUOTE (Janulla @ Nov 18 2008, 02:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

Is the vermont center having technical problems? I'm able to log into my account but when I click on my case to see the status, it doesn't open. It's been doing this for a few days now.

Thanks


If you right click on the link where your reciept number is and select open it will give you a detailed view.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-11-17 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to prepare k1 petition
QUOTE (mstamiz2much @ Nov 18 2008, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Nov 18 2008, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mstamiz2much @ Nov 18 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all. I am getting all my info together to file my K1 petition next month. I was wondering is there a certain way to prepare the packet. Such as a certain order to put everthing in. Do you put it all in a folder? I thought I read somewhere you can submit in one of those presentation folders that have the clasp's up top (to hole punch across the top of the forms). What about the pictures? How do you organize them? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. helpsmilie.gif


We prepared our K1 exactly following the Guides here, it went through without a rfe, the guides here are definately your friend.


Did you put it in any type of folder or binder?


We didnt but some people do, I dont think it makes any difference as long as the contents are correct.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-11-18 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to prepare k1 petition
QUOTE (mstamiz2much @ Nov 18 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all. I am getting all my info together to file my K1 petition next month. I was wondering is there a certain way to prepare the packet. Such as a certain order to put everthing in. Do you put it all in a folder? I thought I read somewhere you can submit in one of those presentation folders that have the clasp's up top (to hole punch across the top of the forms). What about the pictures? How do you organize them? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. helpsmilie.gif


We prepared our K1 exactly following the Guides here, it went through without a rfe, the guides here are definately your friend.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-11-18 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Already!!
QUOTE (mrs_sdp @ Nov 22 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All

We sent our I-129F off to the California Service Centre on the 14th of November. Steve got the package delivered back to him yesterday. They had collated it all and put it into a nice clip, but have asked us to send them a new I-129F form.

Unfortunately, I had listed my children in Section 5 - I didn't realise that they didn't need to go on the form if they were over 21 years of age or married!

Oh well, nevermind - hopefully this is our first RFE and also the last - it looks like they've accepted the rest of the documentation.

Steve is posting the whole thing off again on Monday, so fingers crossed for us!!

Have a good weekend everyone ...

Moira ~x~

Im sure it will be fine now, at least you know they are working on it, rfes dont usually hold the case up too much.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-11-22 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat was the fastest NOA1 to NOA2 for Vermont filers in 2008?
QUOTE (JulietteDumont @ Nov 28 2008, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This topic sucks so bad. It is like if you very lucky guys were doing a little dance front of ALL the other petitioners who are into the average waiting time 4+months. I can't even find a piece in my heart to be happy for people who got approved in 2 weeks. That is just unfair. Sorry but this conversation sucks, be happy to be extremely lucky is a thing, putting your unfair NOA2 front of our faces is just fuc*ing annoying !



These people are answering the question the topic asked, I dont think you need to be so rude, if you dont like the topic dont read it.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-11-28 10:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying AOS with K1 AND k2 VISA
QUOTE (angelbelle @ Dec 3 2008, 05:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEY Im back again, im trying to know info and need help who had same case as mine. I just got here in AZ last Sept. 29, via K1 and K2 for my son. And just got married last November 8. We will going to apply for the AOS but i dont know what exactly the requirements and how much we will pay for the application for me as K1 and for my son as K2.

Anyone can help me, I appreciated any reply. I need to submit the application before December 28 or else my son and i will be deported back to the Phils. Thanks in advance.


Angelbelle


Firstly, if you married within 90 days of entering the usa you will not be deported.

If you look on the guides for aos it will give you all the information you require.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-12-02 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStudent Application + Packaging
QUOTE (Osiris @ Jan 26 2009, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Quick background -- met my fiance in school in the Western US. She took a job as a Montessori teacher in Beijing, a resident of Singapore. After a brief break of 11 months or "gap year" of courting in person, I went back to finish my masters degree.

I have two questions:

1. Will I run into any serious problems as a broke student? I have a savings account and a graduate research assistantship bringing in 500-700 bucks a month.

2. Aside from items marked optional, everything listed under the "example forms" is required along with check/money order at initial time of filing, correct?
http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples

Thanks for your time and help!

Dave


If you are filing for a K1 I would suggest you follow the K1 guide this will tell you everything you need to include. http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

Good Luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2009-01-25 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccine Injection requirements
QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Apr 6 2009, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Guys

I am trying to sort out what i need to receive with regards the injections before the London Interview.
I have checked the Knightswood link site and the chart but not quite clear on specifics.....
the age group i fall under is 40 years old, can someone that has been through the process confirm to me in laimens terms
or an idiots guide to what i am going to need.
I had thought of going to my local GP and get them done as far as i have read as long as you have these on your medical records within the 6 months
of the interview date you are good to go this also cuts down on costs London style.
I would be very grateful if one of you guys could let me know your experiences

thanks in advance

Here is a link to the vacination chart from the London embassy which i found easy to follow.
http://www.usembassy...ccinechart.html
Good Luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2009-04-05 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow hard can it be????

so basically, my fiance in the U.S. files an I-129F. then within 90 days we need to get married in the USA. the problem is, whenever i choose to go back to the USA within the 90 days to get married, if i tell the border that is why i am going into the USA, they are not going to allow me in.
If i lie, i will get in, but once i get married, they will know i lied. i am supposed to go across the border to visit my friends and this just happened to be the weekend we went to the court house to do it? doesnt having filed the I-129F show premeditation to get married, and if so, then i am a liar at the border because of my intent.
and, all this aside, once we do get married, i have no problem going back to canada and continuing to visit every other month or am i allowed to stay and then get a job?

Hi There, you file the I-129f to start the process, once you have the visa which will take on average 6-12 months , you make your permanent move to the usa and then you have 90 days to get married.

Good luck
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2011-02-18 21:20:00