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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresongoing relationship
If it's a standard PC, Google "Skype call log". There's a program I downloaded to get a log. I only made a log of the calls vs calls and type.
HappytobeFemaleMorocco2014-06-29 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Advice, My Fiance Has Two Identities
If I remember correctly... The petition asks for the "actual" name, as well as any aliases. I don't see a way to disclose anything but both names to our government. As far as the chat logs.... Writing an explanation about the names would be recommended to clarify why there are the 2. I'm sure it's not the first time our government has seen this.
I hope some one chimes in who has experienced this. As I'm not sure if this info gets disclosed to the Chinese government. Good luck

HappytobeFemaleMorocco2014-09-24 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled my Senator's office - Didn't end well.

Senator Heller's office in North Las Vegas was VERY NICE.  They did send a letter for us!  Lovely people actually!  They were turned down by USCIS on the request and told to tell us to wait!   That was when we were still doing K1 and California was at a stand still. Now we are CR1. 


ricky and elaineFemaleCanada2013-08-01 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm from Philippines but currently working in Saudi Arabia

Hi Susan53011,

 

Appreciate u replying to my question. Thanks a lot!  I still have work visa until next year December 2014. So I guess we r good to file the visa & get interview/physical here in KSA. We are not married yet coz we decided to file a K1 visa. However, i didn't know neither my fiance that Spouse visa is faster than Fiance visa coz some shared it's not. Thanks for ur info. My US citizen fiance got back to US for another job assignment. He's in military service & we met here Saudi Arabia less than two years ago. That was the saddest part. We are apart for 6 months now. cry.gif

 

God bless ur journey & thanks again for ur informative reply.dancin5hr.gif

if your fiance was here stateside it is definitely slower process but when the citizen is abroad it seems to move faster.  maybe due to lack of apps at the consulates abroad etc so the interview etc moves faster


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-16 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm from Philippines but currently working in Saudi Arabia
Oh, fyi, if you are already married while the US citizen is working abroad the process is much faster. My friend in Kuwait got his wife's visa in 2 months
Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-16 04:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm from Philippines but currently working in Saudi Arabia
The embassy should forward it to the proper place no matter where u are. As for you working abroad, my fiance is filipina and working in Canada and as long as you have at least 6 months or more left on your work visa all is well for Saudi consulate etc. They will do interview etc there. Hope that helps.
Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-16 03:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAvoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)

Thanks for the feedback everyone...

 

IvanAlex, keep us posted on what your RFE is. I agree with kmiami that from what I've seen, most people get their NOA2s a few weeks after replying to their RFE (assuming no other issues). You will probably be getting your paper copy of your RFE shortly, as ours was sent out Sept 25 and we received it in the mail on Sept 30.

 

Susan53011, sounds like the USCIS is currently a bit inconsistent about whether or not to issue an RFE if same sex couples don't declare their marriage state. I'm not really surprised since they are processing these same sex petitions for the first time ever. Hopefully they'll come to a consensus soon, and (even more hopefully) they'll decide not to issue these RFEs at all. Seems like any couples that make it this far into the process are not going to make the mistake of trying to get married in a state where it is (currently) illegal! I guess for now, it is better to be safe than sorry, and petitioners should include this info.

 

Flowershoes, hopefully you won't get an RFE at all like Susan53011 above. Good luck!

 

I'm sending off our response today (Oct 1) and I'll update this post once we hear back from USCIS.

Thanks all!

 

maybe it depends on the agent who receives the file, i could have got a liberal and you a conservative.  But the RFE seems a little discriminatory if they dont send RFE to hetero couples asking the same question.  I mean, I realize its not illegal for them but seems so unfair to delay processing over that.  What can we do though, this is a new process for them too like you said.  Hopefully we will set the trail for those who come behind us and the service centers work out the kinks by then.


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-01 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAvoid unnecessary RFEs! (same sex marriage I-129F petitions)
I received my NAO2 8/22 california service center. My app is now at NVC soon to be in Vancouver where over the next few weeks we will schedule the interview. I used the sample "intent" letter from this web site and I haven't encountered any snags or RFE's. From my researching it is a common question they ask in the interview, same sex or hetero but very odd they did an RFE for that. Good luck, hope it goes more smoothly for you from here out.
Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-01 05:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk2 to follow later/ tracking status MANILA

 

Check the USTRAVELDOCS site also.

 

There is tracking info in my link below.  Odds are if it is not showing up on the CEAC site that "Elvis has left the building" :lol: and 2GO now has the visa for delivery.  There is tracking info for 2GO in the link also.

 

thank you for the links.  they are a big help

 

CEAC hasn't shown a valid case number since this past march so I figured once the initial K1 visa was issued it is only open for 3 months then they take it down.  I was hoping that they would post  to that site again once he had an interview, oh well. 

 

Nothing in the 2go website yet, I checked by case number, passport number and UID number.  Hopefully soon


Susan53011FemaleCanada2014-09-14 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk2 to follow later/ tracking status MANILA

Hello, My fiance's (now wife) son is to following later from Manila.  He has to be here no later than 12/09/14.  I can no longer see his case number on CEAC case status check link and haven't been able to for months now.  He had his interview 9/05/14.  Does anyone know know another way to track the progress of his case and his passport, whether or not it is in AP/ ready/  or even if shipped?

 

Thanks


Susan53011FemaleCanada2014-09-13 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
We are awaiting our RFE which i suspect will be for more evidence of meeting because I didn't include boarding passes etc in original application. If it is that I could only find 2 flight iternarys and confirmations and only 1 boarding pass which shows me leaving the states to come back to London in march. I'm also going to include my passport stamps again. Was wondering if I should include flight iternarys and boardings passes from my fiancées trip to London to see me, which I paid for, in June which is AFTER our file date? I'm also bringing her over again to see me in October so will have iternary and confirmation for that also which I could also send in. I know they say to send in proof of meeting within 2 years of application but because I didn't keep all that's stuff and only have a few bits will sending ones made after applaication help in anyway?
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
Got a RFE 2 days ago..........####### :(
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I just say I'm visiting my boyfriend, they usually just ask what he does then ask how long and say have a good trip! I wouldn't over complicate it


canadian7FemaleCanada2013-08-08 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

DO the border agents know you have filed a petition? Crossing from Canada to USA


canadian7FemaleCanada2013-07-10 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question.............

Thanks again for all your input! VJ ROCKS!


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-21 12:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question.............

Thank you all for your input, however, here is a twist, what if I only claim them every other year on my 1040? Does that matter in this case?


Tbone, thx for merging the posts, I dont know how that happened .good.gif


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-20 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question.............

Thanks for the info!


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-19 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question.............

Thank you. I appreciate your response!


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-19 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question.............

Hello out there in VJ land!  Trudging along on our unforgettable Visa Journey and I have a question for the  VJ K-1 Guru's regarding the infamous I-134 Affidavit of Support:

 

If I have shared custody of my 2 children and only have them half of the year, when considering the family size pursuant to the poverty guidelines would they each be considered a member? and if so I would be looking at a family size of four with my Fiance included???  I was hoping since I only have my children 50% of the time they would be considered as one instead of two.  Does anyone know the answer to this one?  Thanks in advance!


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-19 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

PEEPSHOW.............. I THINK YOU HAVE THE WRONG WEBSITE!


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-12-17 03:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List

Make sure that if you were divorced more than once that you include all of your divorce decrees! I was so pissed when I received an RFE for that. You would think that the latest decree filed should suffice and state that you are no longer married and have the ability to marry again.ranting33va.gif


JaiCyn0071FemaleIndia2013-11-27 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocumentary Proof of Having Met in Person in the Past Two Years and an Ongoing Relationship

Hi,

 

This might be a silly question but i am asking it anyway: There are receipts that you can have both of you and your fiance's name there. The receipts/booking i have for hotels only have my name in it, would it matter?

 

 

If it is for the i-129f package send as much as you can. flight/hotel details. photos. fb chats, email convos. etc

 

for my interview i just took my boarding passes and around 5 pictures was all good


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2013-11-28 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan you change job ??

Hi Guys,

 

Just a quick question,

My k1 visa has been approved, I am heading to USA 1st of March.

 

My fiance wants to change job now though ? is this ok?

will we need to inform the embassy ?

 

how will this affect us ???

 

 


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2013-12-06 03:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew i-129f form uscis instruction leave it blank or put N/A or None

We used the new -i-129 F and put in both None and N/A.

 

We sent out package to the lockbox on the 22nd July by express mail and monday 29th July we recieved email was being sent to CALI, then on friday 2nd recieved mail NOA1.

 

Now is when the waiting game starts.

 

I would say put in either :)

 

Best of luck


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2013-08-09 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE - Visa package

All of the sealed envelopes will have one corner cut cleanly off. I don't know about rips..

 

It was posted back to me in the envelope I gave them

 

I threw that envelope in the bin. Now I just have the package envelope that was inside.

 

This is correct ?


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-29 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE - Visa package

All of the sealed envelopes will have one corner cut cleanly off. I don't know about rips..

 

I don't have any corner cut off


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-29 03:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE - Visa package

I found this thread http://britishexpats....php?p=10793052

 

I should be fine as its a small rip in the corner.


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-29 02:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE - Visa package

is it a rip or a cut across the corner?

 

 

 

It is a rip on the corner


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-29 02:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE - Visa package
I am in the process of moving house and noticed there is now a tiny rip on the visa envelope package that I have to give to customs at the poe.

should this be ok ?? Or shall i ring us embassy to see if i can get a new envelope.


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-28 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlanning Wedding Before K1 approval

Hey

 

We done the same thing.We booked our wedding before visa approval . Our wedding is booked for 2nd of May 2014.

 

We applied for the i-129f end of  july and got approved end of nov. so in total around 4 months. which was great as I was worried also that it wouldnt be approved in time.

 

It really depends on how well you put everything together. to make sure no RFE

also what country you are from and where the application is sent - California nvc seems to be faster than the rest/

 

 

I have seen people not get there k1 visa approved for almost 12 months and then other people like me in 4 months.

Some countries are faster than others as have fewier applications.

 

It is not a red flag also you do not need to mention that you already have your wedding booked.

 

I would advise you to look at the immigration timelines for your country in 2013.

Do not restrict yourself to applying for visa and having only 6 months before the wedding.

 

 

I set the wedding for about 10 months after applying for the visa

 


Edited by RoeDeVinna, 28 January 2014 - 04:19 AM.

Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-01-28 04:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmail order bride - POE

I saw this on netflix. one thing concerned me. A man was waiting for his woman to arrive at the airport and they showed standing there, they switched a different couple, going back to showing him waiting. Finally after 3 hours she came out. they said customs was asking her questions. What can they ask for so long, and why? K-1 is not where there would be so much suspicion.

 

I watch this show too. 

 

They are mail order brides. Only thing I can think of is that should did not clear customs before she landed in the US.

 

In Dublin I went through US customs so everything was sorted before I boarded my flights. there wasn't much of a queue. It only took me about 15 mins in total.


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-07-05 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any way to leave the USA for 2 weeks after arriving on K1?

So im in a bit of predicament, my partner and I have won a prize which is a huge deal. All expenses paid wedding, flights, etc to the USA. It will be a televised event for a marriage equality event and will include celebs such as the real housewives, Kardansians, etc. Only issue is that I need to be in the USA in 2 weeks. That is not enough time for me to sort out my life here in Aus and I will need to come back home for 3 weeks after the wedding to finish packing and sort out life. Is there anyway I can make this happen?

 

 

Best thing is to get as much packing done now as possible and go to the USA for the wedding. and then stay in the usa until you apply for your aos and get your travel authorization which will take about 3 months.

 

Otherwise do not get married in two weeks. 

 

IF you to go to the usa  in two weeks and then leave it straight away  it will result in you then having to file a spouse visa from AUS. and having to wait in aus for nearly a year until you can return to the usa


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-07-28 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy visa Help!!!!!!!

Hi, My name is Samantha,

 

im having a nightmare with my k1 visa and i need some strong advise, help and guidence.

I have had my medical in london, i have done my DS-160 online, and got all the documentation needed.

I have sent off for the readiness of interview also.

 

The whole process has been from december for us and now were almost in august and still i havent heard anything regarding my interview.

 

We have a wedding booked and paid for on October 17th 2014 which is 2 months away.

 

how can i get my interview before this date and any advise on what to do???

 

thanks

sammi x

 You need to fill in your timeline so we can get a better time frame.

When did you send away the action of readiness ?

 

When I sent away my action of readiness I received my interview date 3 days later in the mail 11/11/2013. which was for  2 weeks later.25/11/2013

I received my visa literally a week after my interview.02/12/2013

 

So hopefully you get your interview date soon, IF you get your interview date and it is soon. I would say you should be fine.

But if your interview date takes awhile you might be pushing it. generally ppl have their visas in hand a week after the interview date.

 

2 months is gonna come by very quick. 


Edited by Rose&Jorge, 28 July 2014 - 02:06 PM.

Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-07-28 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is medical examination so expensive in London??

No this doesn't include vaccinations it's the exam and chest X-rays.....guess I was just surprised that it was so high given health care system in UK is generally free!
Plus having to travel to London costs money....one would think they would have more than one clinic approved to conduct these exams!!

 

Are you saying that the whole of the uk has to travel to London ? thats crazy.

 

I wonder does the whole of Ireland have to travel to Dublin also.

It was handy for me cause I lived in Dublin about 15 mins away from the place.


The entire process cost a lot.

k1

marriage 

aos 

 

roughly i would say k1 and aos has added up to over 2k so far. 


Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-07-28 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is medical examination so expensive in London??

I think its expensive everywhere it cost 400 euro in IReland .537.60 US Dollar

 

Also one thing that annoyed was I didn't even need one shot, As I was up to date with everything.

 

So with no shots 400 euro

Or with full shots 400 euro , bit of a joke really how it can be the same price without a single shot.


Edited by Rose&Jorge, 28 July 2014 - 01:45 PM.

Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-07-28 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding in April 1st NOA recieved yesterday
I am also from Ireland we applied for my k1.
I think the process took about 4/5 months cant remember exactly check my timeline

You can go ahead and have a ceremony that isn't legally binding and u will not void your k1. Then just got married in a registry office when you have ur k1.and use that marriage cert for your aos.


I would say you shud be ok for the proper wedding though. Depends how smoothly ur k1 goes. But generally they are quick at processing them in ireland.






Rose&JorgeFemaleIreland2014-05-29 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeferring a Visa, DUI problems

As long as it is not the 3rd it is okay.  The i-129F specifically asks if you have had any relating to alcohol or other controlled substances in 3 separate instances.  As long as it is not a felony, it should not be an issue.


ThaneMaleThailand2014-01-14 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denied at Mumbai, India consulate (merged)

Are you sure it wasn't due to the DV, even though it was expunged?  I believe they can still hold this against you as this is one of the few charges that they actually worry about.


ThaneMaleThailand2014-01-12 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait time between divorce and I-129F?

i don't think the 310 days disqualifies her for a visa, since that is for getting married in Thailand, not the US.  regardless, one of the ways that you can waive that is if she has a doctor check to make sure she is not pregnant, which I think will be covered under the medical exam required for the visa.


ThaneMaleThailand2014-01-28 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhone Records and Excel Sorting

Not phone records, but I sent in our whatsapp chats along with skype records.  What I did for the whatsapp records was to include one day each week, alternating through each day of the week.   This cut it down from more than 1500 pages to 90, which I printed out with 2 pages per sheet.


ThaneMaleThailand2014-02-02 16:41:00