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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Things Together
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 20 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Mar 20 2008, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 20 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know we still have a while for this to be needed, but does it do any good for you to get the police certificate early? I didn't know if there was an expiration date or not for something like that. I was just trying to think about what we could do while we are waiting. Thanks



Danielle, I dont know if you have to have the new type of police certificate or not for Scotland, but the one I have to have lasts 12 months best to check on the police website.



Is it something we will definitely have to have?

yes its a definite requirement
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-20 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Things Together
QUOTE (danielle46901 @ Mar 20 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know we still have a while for this to be needed, but does it do any good for you to get the police certificate early? I didn't know if there was an expiration date or not for something like that. I was just trying to think about what we could do while we are waiting. Thanks



Danielle, I dont know if you have to have the new type of police certificate or not for Scotland, but the one I have to have lasts 12 months best to check on the police website.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-20 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPath of the I-129
QUOTE (vuhtran @ Mar 21 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once you get the NOA2, does the USCIS send the approved I-129 for the K-1 visa directly to the consulate or does it go through the NVC then to the consulate? Many of the VJres here have on their timeline being accepted by the NVC in only 3 days and then being forwarded onto the embassy in another 3 days. It has been 10 days since I got my approval email so I am curious as to what is the current path that for K-1 visas.

Thanks ahead of time.


You can call the nvc to find out whether they have recieved your application and the current status the phone number is 603 334 0700.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-21 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresalien registration number
QUOTE (Smiles3 @ Mar 17 2008, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I am the finacee filling out the g-325a information to send in WITH the petition of the K1 Visa form 1-129F.

At the end of the g-325a form it asks for the Alien registration number. Where do we get the number????



You can leave that field blank on the G325a. Good luck.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-17 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslots of aovals for Fiance Vosa's but hardly any for married couples
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QUOTE (jeffmich2007 @ Mar 22 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am aways happy to see approvals whether it be K1 or K3 or I-130 but what really gets me is married couples should be priority to fiance .....I myself am married and awaiting my approval for K3 ...we filed back in October 2007 and just got NOA1 in January then we were able to file our I-129F again we got our NOA1 end Jan for that....why is it there's a heck of a lot approvals are for K1 and we married people are left behind ...seems so unfair sad.gif


I know our approval will come but it's rediculious that a lot K1's are getting approved in a matter of weeks...i am glad tho that thye dont have to go through the pain of waiting months on end like some of us on here!

Just wish there was a reason behind it ?

Good luck to all on this USCIS journey !

Michelle smile.gif


I'm not sure where you read that K-1's are getting approved in a matter of weeks but for my case, and many of those around, we waited months and months also to get approved. I waited 11 months from time of filing to my interview date for my K-1. A lot of us are going through the same pain of waiting as you are.

As for the "shouldn't wives get approved before fiancees" comment, I do not understand how you feel you deserve to be approved faster. Some people who file for K3 simply get married, spend a week together and then file the paperwork. I don't see how that situation is any different than filing for a K-1, spending some time together and then getting married once they arrive in the USA. For those that get married and spend years together overseas and then have to go through this process, I can understand the level of frustration that would be attached in that situation.

No one visa type is better than the other and no one group deserves to get approved faster than another. Its unfortunate that the processes are not working on the same timeline, and I truly think they should.

However, I do not feel that the frustration should be taken out on K-1 visa filers and us told that our relationships aren't quite as important.



Totally agree, we discussed which option to take before we chose K1 and we didnt want to be seperated after marraige so chose K1, if you choose K3 you know the procedure. Neither is more important than the other.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-22 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshighlighting additonal information
QUOTE (Steve and Amara @ Mar 25 2008, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys!


We are in the process of filing our 1-129F Petition.

We have included the 'airport arrival and departure stamps' in our passports to prove our holidays together abroad.

The airport stamps are often on passport page's where there may be other airport arrival and departure stamps.

Would you reccommend= to highlight with a fluro marker the stamps that we are drawing reference to?

Cheers!

biggrin.gif



I just scanned mine and printed them off in colour and we didnt get a rfe so i guess that was ok too.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-25 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPaket 3 Preparation
QUOTE (Saffyre @ Mar 27 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need to know exactly what my SO needs to send me for the interview/packet 3 info.

He hasn't filed this years taxes yet, so does he need tax transcripts for previous 3 years, and also a copy of his W2 for this year, or will the transcripts be enough?

I know he also needs a letter from his employer, and the notarised i-134, but he also needs pay stubs right? Well he gets paid electronically, and they email him his pay stub, can he just print out copies? How many months does he need to have?

I want to make sure he starts getting his stuff together because it'll take him a couple of weeks....and then he has to mail it to me...

Thanks everyone smile.gif



If you look on the American Embassy London Website its fully explained there.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-27 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED~!
QUOTE (kruel @ Mar 30 2008, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I started my journey around september of 2006, on 3/28/07 We had our appointment, we worried about the smallest details on paperwork and even handwriting! We showed up to the Consulate at around 5:30 AM, and waited in line until around 7:30, After we got in the nice lady at window 21 collected our information, what i found weird was that she collected just the 156 ( both ), the 230, and the affidav of support (I used the 864). After she collected that information and helped my fiancee fill out the dates (she was so nervous that she couldnt write). We sat back down and were called to window 13 to have her finger prints taken. I still had all my tax information, the translations, the pictures basically all my evidence still in hand. After like 30 minutes we were called to Window 17, We knew that this was it, It was time for the invertivew, We show up to the window and the gentleman asks us if we were married before (We were and got divorced because I was in the Air Force and we couldnt maintain the relationship). I explained that to him and told him that we always stayed in touch and after I got out we started the process so she can come home with me. He asked us if we were still married and we told him no. He asked me if I had an appartment or house, one or two bedrooms and if she would be staying with me. He asked if we had any children. He never asked for any pictures , my tax returns, NOTHING. He said congrats heres your green slip, just pay the 12$ for delivery fee and wait for the visa, its approved!! I was dumbfounded that all this wait and anticipation for so long as over so fast! My fiancee almost burst into tears and we gave eachother the biggest hug and sigh of relief. We paid our 12 bucks and were on our way! Now we are just hoping that we get the visa before our flight on saturday.

I would like to thank you guys here on these forums, I pretty much started this entire process and guided myself with the information you provided, you guys are life savers (and makers)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!


- Nelson


PS

i read that there were some other people from the forums at the dominican republic consulate on Friday, if you remember faces i was the big guy wearing all black and a nice tie.

PSS

Does anyone know if it REALLY takes that many days to get the Visa In hand, everyone has said it doesnt really take that long and that you would get it in 3 business days. (crosses fingers, I hope WE do!)


Congrats to you both whistling.gif whistling.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-03-30 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter NOA2, what's next?
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QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 2 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beauty2783 @ Apr 2 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the way, does anyone have any idea on when is the best time to call the NVC?



They open at 7.30 am and with my time difference I could call them then, but I think early morning is best from my experience. Hope that helps.



Thank you Sal and Jay. You are very helpful. I am really so happy to have found this website! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the post!



Your very welcome, I dont know how I would even have got this far without the wonderful VJ members helping me start the process.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-02 07:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter NOA2, what's next?
QUOTE (beauty2783 @ Apr 2 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the way, does anyone have any idea on when is the best time to call the NVC?



They open at 7.30 am and with my time difference I could call them then, but I think early morning is best from my experience. Hope that helps.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-02 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresafter NOA2, what's next?
QUOTE (beauty2783 @ Apr 2 2008, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, I am new to this site and I am on a k1 visa. I really need help about how the processing of this visa goes, because I am a little lost. My fiance has filed for k1 already and we have received the NOA2. My question is, it has been more than two weeks now since we've received our NOA2, should we call the NVC to check our status? or should we wait till the 4 weeks is over before we follow up our case? I'm told that it takes 2-4 weeks for NVC to receive the papers and then send it to the US embassy.

I hope you can give me some insights on how this works. It will be much appreciated!

timeline:
12/5/07 - filed for K1
2/4/08 - NOA1 received
3/15/08 - NOA2 received


Hi there and congrats on your approval, you can contact the NVC to check if they have recieved your case and whether it has been forwarded to the Embassy, they will give you a new case number, you will need to provide the beneficiarys date of birth to the advisor.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-02 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOnce the AOS is lodged how long?
QUOTE (Steve and Amara @ Apr 5 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once we get married we then file for an Adjustment of Status.

How long does the AOS take to be issued/ the SSN issued?

Hypothetically, If we got married on the 40th day after my fiancee's entry into the USA and then we file for the AOS on the 45th day, would her SSN be issued before the 90 days are up?

We are a little confused, obviously the AOS needs to be filied before the 90 days are up, however can my fiancee still be in the county after the 90 days are up if her SSN has not been issued?
If the 90 days were up and she still hadnt recieved her SSN (however the AOS had been lodged) would she need to file sme kind of 'bridging' visa or pay a fee to keep her in the coutry until her SSN is recieved?
Cheers! unsure.gif


On a K1 as long as you marry within the 90 days as far as i understand you can stay legally and no further visa is necessary while you wait for the aos.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-05 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTax transcripts / returns
QUOTE (Mr. Grey @ Apr 6 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey y'all,

I just returned from my Easter vacation, and found the Packet 3 from the Frankfurt consulate in my mailbox. I've read the checklist, but couldn't find anything that says I have to provide them with tax transcripts or tax returns of my fiancee.

Is this just a necessity in other countries' consulates or why do many of you discuss the tax transcripts/returns here ? I would just go ahead and provide them with the I-134 of my fiancee and her mom (since my fiancee does not make enough money), along with her mom's employer's letter and recent paystubs to back up her income.

Could anyone please clarify?

Regards,
Daniel

It may be different embassys require different infomation, if it doesnt ask for them dont worry.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-06 04:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 service centers
QUOTE (FG Ben @ Apr 6 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just notice a few of the pages in the website keep referencing a TEXAS SERVICE CENTER? But, the K! guides dont seem to have a reference for it. I live in Austin Texas so I'm pretty sure I need to send it to the TEXAS service center? What's the address? I already had my packet addressed to the Vermont SVC.



No, only Vermont or Califonia action 129Fs you are correct to send it to Vermont.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-06 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (L & P @ Apr 9 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Hannah,

I think I will do that also,,, just so scared to be delayed for something stupid good.gif



Yea me too im gonna take everything to the interview rather be safe than sorry.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (L & P @ Apr 9 2008, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I do have divorce papers but no marriage certificate as it was requested by the court when i requested the divorce whistling.gif blink.gif

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In the original petition it just asks for divorce papers, which we sent and therefore got approved. But now I am reaching the interview stage they are asking for marraige certificate too. I am the beneficiary.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 07:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 9 2008, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 9 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ray&belle @ Apr 9 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys,,,im a newbie here in this site...and im starting to gather the requirements that we need for the papers(specifically K-I Visa)...and theres 1 thing that makes me confuse...my husband has been divorce 2 times...so we want to know if we really need the two divorce papers or just the last marriage that he has.....need some answer for this guyz....hope to hear from you...


You will need all marraige certificates and divorce papers for both marraiges.


I have recieved my packet 3 and in the documents it tells me to bring to the interview are all previous marraige certificates and all divorce papers.


Im not sure how it works there but here you would apply in the courthouse where the divorce was served.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (Sal and Jay @ Apr 9 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ray&belle @ Apr 9 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys,,,im a newbie here in this site...and im starting to gather the requirements that we need for the papers(specifically K-I Visa)...and theres 1 thing that makes me confuse...my husband has been divorce 2 times...so we want to know if we really need the two divorce papers or just the last marriage that he has.....need some answer for this guyz....hope to hear from you...


You will need all marraige certificates and divorce papers for both marraiges.


I have recieved my packet 3 and in the documents it tells me to bring to the interview are all previous marraige certificates and all divorce papers.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (ray&belle @ Apr 9 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi guys,,,im a newbie here in this site...and im starting to gather the requirements that we need for the papers(specifically K-I Visa)...and theres 1 thing that makes me confuse...my husband has been divorce 2 times...so we want to know if we really need the two divorce papers or just the last marriage that he has.....need some answer for this guyz....hope to hear from you...


You will need all marraige certificates and divorce papers for both marraiges.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Police Certificate related Question...
QUOTE (Katie21 @ Apr 10 2008, 05:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick Question about police certificates (and sorry if this isnt posted in the right forum)

Do all applicants need to include a Police Certificate in the initial 1-129F Packet (it says something about including it only if applicable)? Or is it needed later on in the K-1 Process? Im from Ireland if that makes any difference and have no criminal record. if someone knows a link or something for me to look at for more info that would be excellent.

Thanks

The police certificate is required to be taken to the interview, I didnt include it in my original package. Hope that helps.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-10 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlown away
QUOTE (shadtov @ Apr 10 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (acobnamia1224 @ Apr 10 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what does DUI have to do with the K1 visa???


I believe it's relevant in this case b/c the petitioner couldn't accompany the fiance to the interview in Canada. I'm under the impression that Canada won't let you in if you have a DUI or drug charges. He can still petition, but he can't be at the interview.

That's correct, right?

I would think you are correct
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-10 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlown away
QUOTE (mzlisam @ Apr 10 2008, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So while i was at the Van Consulate i met 2 people who both were gravely misinformed. The one girl had a b/f in the US who she would visit all the time. She quits her job sells her condo and her and her baby are crossing the boarder to go live with the b/f and boom she gets pulled into secondary fingerprints mugshot ect. Denied entry. She comes to the consualte to "get her K-1 Visa" cuz well she said her b/f cant come here cuz he has a DUI but yeah they " are planning on getting married ...some time ..but if they have to in 90 days they will ....."
She thought she could go to the window get the K visa and be on her merry way.............. blink.gif


If only it was that easy wacko.gif wacko.gif
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-10 01:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Approved - NVC Still Does Not Have Any Record
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QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 9 2008, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Reguarly, it takes up to 1 month from the petition to go from USCS to NVC, so 22 days is still a normal time frame.

Do what Sal and Jay advised you to do. Your K-1 is not registered on the automated response system, that is why you need to talk to a person and ask about your petition. They will let you know if its already there and the new case number for the Embassy.

Hang in there, I know its frustrating but I'm sure you'll receive good news soon! smile.gif


I have tried calling the NVC 3 times now and I emailed them, if the lines are busy they just send you back to the main menu again and advise to call after 6pm, I emailed them this morning so I will wait for a response, I agree its kind of tough to go through the application process and feel a level of excitement after getting the NOA 2, only to wait for this stage, the other thing that bothered me is that on the NOA 2 it has an application time of 3 months, I am not sure what that means? I hope its not some kind of deadline.

I have called the NVC over 10 times now and every single time I ask to speak to an operator I get the all agents are busy, you are being returned to the main menu, talk about annoying, plus I emailed them over 2 days ago and no response, I have done evetything, I don't know why I am having such trouble !!!!



Im not sure what time zone they are on but I used to call them when they open at 7.30 am and always managed to speak to a person, maybe you could try that hon.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-11 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA 2 Approved - NVC Still Does Not Have Any Record
QUOTE (Simon&Miriam @ Apr 9 2008, 05:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay so NOA-2 gets approved on March 18th, I read the letter over and over and decided to call and ask about what happens next, first person leaves me very confused, second time I call I get a good person who knows a lot more and in between all that stuff they read to you like its off some teletype machine you get somewhere.

She tells me to call 603-334-0700, so I call and punch in my Receipt number and they state they have no record of it, so how come it takes over 2 weeks to transfer from Vermont to New Hampshire??

As far as what happens after they get it, I am totally clueless and I got tired just trying to find out about the next step, I know that she will need a Medical and an Interview in some god forsaken place on the Border where drug gangs routinely slaughter people including the Police Chief who recently wandered accross the USA border and asked for Polit wacko.gif ical Asylum, talk about an ordeal, anybody know where I am coming from on this?

Cheers


The K1s dont go on the automated list, you need to speak to a person and they will advise you if they have recieved the petition.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-09 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Address
QUOTE (GrahamandMegan @ Apr 11 2008, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Welcome to VJ and good luck with your journey.


It's people like you who make this place a very friendly and welcoming environment. I hope our timeline goes as quick as yours as we have had a little accident! Megan is pregnant!!!


Wow congrats to you both, im sure it will go quick Vermont seem quick.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-11 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Address
QUOTE (GrahamandMegan @ Apr 11 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We sent off our K-1 Package last week to the correct address for the Vermont Service Center but we never put Attn: I-129F. Will this cause them not to receive it as we have not received any email or snail mail confirmation from them although it was on USPS.com as being delivered.

Any help would be much appreciated.


Welcome to VJ and good luck with your journey.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-11 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespacket 3 info
QUOTE (lonaona @ Apr 13 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm currently working on assembling packet 3......and just wondering if i have to send back the following forms with the packet 3 or keep them for the interview.....birth certificate,police cert.,evidence of financial support,evidence of engagement...etc...thanks guys


I have my packet 3 from London and it just asks you to complete the forms, some are not to be signed but sent back, it also states not to send any documents like Birth Certificate etc but to bring them to the interview.

I think each embassy is different so I would wait till you get packet 3.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-13 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 13 2008, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, you can be denied entry on any visa.

Liam was denied entry because of consulate error. He had some charges on his police report that the UK consulate did not think required a waiver. When the CBP officer opened his brown envelope at Dublin POE, the officer looked at the report and was expecting to see a waiver in the envelope. There was none. He turned Liam around. After contacting the consulate, Liam was informed the consulate indeed should have denied his visa initially and he should have filed for a waiver. The waiver was filed, granted and Liam eventually entered the US.

The member Goldenheart's fiance was also turned around in Detroit due to statements made at POE which led the officers to believe he was already married and therefore not admissible under a K1 visa.

http://www.visajourn...h...21691&st=40


Thanks for posting this it has put my mind at rest.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-13 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
QUOTE (msu17 @ Apr 13 2008, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lots of people visit from the UK while their K1 is pending. We did it and my husband actually had fewer questions going through saying he was visiting his fiance than when he was just "on vacation". Can you be turned away? Of course. Will it be likely to happen? Probably not. However, bring lots of evidence that you are returning home, copy of whatever paperwork you have to show you are doing things the "right way", have a return ticket, don't stay for extended periods of time, dont answer what they dont ask and dont pack everything you own.

Regarding the POE when you are entering on the K1, of course you can be turned away. However they are not going to deny entrance unless they have a very good reason. So like everything with the process, don't lie, don't answer anything they don't ask, pay attention and don't be stupid. I like what someone else said, be prepared for extensive, tricky questioning and most likely you'll be happily surprised.


That is very scarey that you could leave your home be denied on a k1 and have no home to go back to.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-13 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMust enter the US within (typically) 6 months of the K-1 being issued.
QUOTE (feejo @ Apr 13 2008, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What dose that mean on steps 14 http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow
Must enter the US within (typically) 6 months of the K-1 being issued. Before or after? And getting a K1 take 8 mounts?
When you have a K1 you must marry with in 3 month?



When you get issued your visa you have 6 months to enter usa, and you must marry within 90 days of entering the country.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-13 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling During K-1 Process
QUOTE (Laurence+Lauren @ Apr 14 2008, 06:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee and I are applying this week for the K-1, and I am hoping to be there finally in Feb of 2009. But we are also hoping to see eachother in November too, as it's a long time in between.

I was just wondering two things:

1.) If I travel during the K-1 process, is it likely they'll allow me entry if I can prove I have a job to go back to, have a return ticket, etc.? Are there any other ways I can prove I am not an intending immigrant?

2.) Once the K-1 is approved, I am allowed one flight into the US to immigrate. Does this have to be the FIRST flight I make? For example, IF I am approved in early November and given my visa, do I have to use it if I travel late November, or can I save it for the second flight there in February?

Any help on this will be most appreciated as it will possibly save me hundreds of £ and much disruption to our plans!


If you travel during your k1 it is best to provide proof of ties to your home country, take a look at this link http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1visit

With regard to using your K1 visa later I am not sure about this as the visa will be in your passport, maybe someone else can assist with this answer.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-14 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresname on birth certificate different to one used
QUOTE (saucywitch @ Apr 17 2008, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok im a bit concerned about my birth certificate,my mum and dad divorced when i was very small,she gave me her maiden name so i never been known by he name on my birth certificate.

i have a passport in he name ive been using and havent had any problems with it,now how do i get round this when filing for my K1?

Both my parens are now dead,also mu uncle who has advised me in he past as he was a solicitor.

i dont wan this to mess up my chances of my K1,but dont see a way round it.

i have driving license in he name on my passport,and have always been known with that name,but what if they ask for proof of name change it was nevere done legally and i have no family to ask.



Im not sure how you will get round this but they will want to see proof of name changes, either by marraige or deed poll.

Maybe a solicitor could provide you with an official document.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-17 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering why visa application not reached mumbai from Washington
QUOTE (leapoffaith @ Apr 18 2008, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiancee in US got the NOA2 on 10th March. Today when she called the NVC they told her to contact Visa Office in Washington.
The latter told her that it has already been despatched to Mumbai and I should have received it.

When I called the NVC at its automated response, it said they don't have any details about it.

What could have happened ?


K1 applications do not go on the automated message at NVC, it is best to speak to a person who can confirm the position of your file.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-18 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe K1 Petition
QUOTE (togetherforever @ Apr 20 2008, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there,

Help me with this, please. We sent the petition 12th Feb 08 and then after approx 3 weeks it was turned back because there wasn't the photos and a letter of intent. So we gathered those and sent again Apr 1st. My question is can it be put in that line in Feb or it will be put in the new line in Apr. Has anyone went through such situation. Thank you for your reading.

Alex


I had the whole file returned to me also, so when we resent it I classed it as that date. So I would say April. Sorry tho. But hopefully now it will process quickly for you.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-20 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration lawyers specializing in K1/K3 visa
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Apr 17 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, my name is Cloe and I am from the Philippines. My fiance is from Michigan and he has started filing the petition for K1 visa and we want to make sure if we did a right move in hiring a lawyer online that charge us $500 and the website of the lawyer is www.4thelegalgroup.com... Could someone reply on me on this matter, I am new on this forum...I am not sure if I posted my question in the right way hehe happy.gif Thanks.


Welcome to VJ, it is your choice as to whether to use a lawyer, but most here do it themselves, with the use of the wonderful people here to answer questions along the way.
Sal and JayFemaleEngland2008-04-17 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving the Philippines
Congatulations, star_smile.gif May His name ( Jesus ) be lifted up. God is faithful to His people. We can do everything through Christ who strengthens us.

You will do fine on the plane, I wish you a happy future together. Always put God first in all you do.
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QUOTE (jiskat08 @ Jul 9 2009, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I feel mixed... Sad yet excited.. I cannot imagine that I am leaving now. My room, my family, my dogs will be crying as soon as i left.

I know this is the time that GOD has given to me... its time for me to be with my husband and I know that my life there will be a great blessing.

I am thankful to this website and for those who have helped me. That's a lot to mention but you know who you are. I will still post here. Thank you so much!

It will be my first time to ride a plane and im feeling scared so I pray that GOD will put his hands upon me as i travel for 16 hours from Manila to Seattle.


What else should i say, this is it! I wanna visit Neverland and Disneyland.. star_smile.gif



GOD bless everyone.


shefellfromheavenFemaleKenya2009-07-09 09:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPassed Interview Today!!!
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shefellfromheavenFemaleKenya2009-07-14 16:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresimmigrant intent
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QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jul 20 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Applying for a spousal visa WILL get you permenant resdiency, NOT US citizenship. So it sounds like the I-130 petition is your best bet. It allows you to work immediatly upon entrance into the US and no need to give up your Kenyan citizenship!

Good luck.


shefellfromheavenFemaleKenya2009-07-20 12:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 APPROVED!
Congrats
shefellfromheavenFemaleKenya2009-07-31 15:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNYC Login Fail ?
Congrats
shefellfromheavenFemaleKenya2009-07-08 15:21:00