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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresjust double checking
you each need a letter of intent to marry signed by each of you and also your proof of meeting in he last 2 years. your visa stamp is a part of it, but you need hotel receipts, boarding passes etc.

you can prove you went to her country with the boarding passes and visa stamp. your pictures together are secondary since they could have been taken 4 years ago. you need something that shows you were with her at a specific time or place in the last 2 years. hotel receipts in both your names, your picture in front of something that has a date on it, like a money exchange board.

the guide listed above is great for the list of things you need.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-19 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhilipino petitioners please help
I agree with Haole, you have to give them an NSO certified birth certificate. not a regular one.


get that and send it in.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-22 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever having met!
he did post when he got his NOA2. most thought he would be shutdown at the embassy interview but they got approved.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-22 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreason for the Backlog at the Service Centers
here is the reason for K visas hitting the backside. thsi article says 2.5 million petitions were filed by immigrants for immigrant benefits to beat the fee increase. Everything from International adoptions to naturalization and other benefits. all these get priority over family based visas.

its so backed up they they are sayign its a year wait for them now.

wonder how long the family based visas will take.

immigration backlog article

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-22 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfive months and STILL the cheque isn't cashed
i agree. something is wrong if they havent chashed the check after 5 months.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-17 03:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA strange way to prove that you have met?
dont remember the post or if it was even on this site, but a year or so ago there was a post about a couple going thru their AOS interview to prove ongoing relationship and adjust her status. she was also pregnant and showing and the couple thought it would be a shoo in. after the interview the guy was very irate posting that the interviewer claimed his wife being pregnant only showed SOMEONE had gotten her pregnant, but it didnt prove the Husband fathered the baby or prove they had a legit relationship. most of the post was the guy ranting about the interview and how rude they were. I think he also didnt have much other evidence to show they were a married couple.

while i think you being pregnant is proof enough, i think you should get other evidence also just in case.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-25 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA strange way to prove that you have met?
you only have to prove you met in the last 2 years at the filing stage. any bills or receipts with both your names on it. also pictures that show a date( not one from your camera) are freat evidence. go to a bank currency converter and have you picture taken in front of it, they always show todays date and the currency rates.

we also had pictures taken opening night of the last harry potter movie. it opened in july 07 and we have pictures in front of the now playing movie poster with copies of our tickets. dates from a camera on the photo dont mean much, you can program them to show any date.

you can also have your picture taken holding a current Newsweek and then submit that cover with your picture, it would show the date. most of your living together things will prove ongoing relationship at the interview stage. they just want concrete proof you have met within the last 2 years.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-24 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfusion on K1 to K3 transfer
ok, first you cant transfer a K1 to K3. either you are doing a FIANCE visa or you are doing a SPOUSAL visa. You have to abandon the K1 if you get legally married.


Now they need to find out from india, is their marriage binding. is it legal. does everyone there including the family think they are married? Does India tradional and culture say they are married. In some Indian cultures, it doesnt have to be registered to be legal and binding. this is very treacherous to be messing with. IF they are married and continue with the K1 fiancee visa, the beneficary can be deported and banned if found out. and it happens.

the married couple need to find out there if their marriage is legal if it isnt registered. Are they living there as married? to all including family and government officials, priests etc ?? they need to find out. you wont find your answer here except you cant transfer the K visa. you have to start over if you marry.
if they are married they will need to cancel the K1 visa and apply for a Spousal VIsa. CR-1 or K3 and they will have to do the medical and interview again.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 26 November 2007 - 03:01 AM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-26 02:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches on a Sunday?
QUOTE (LizC @ Nov 26 2007, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You identify touches by checking the "last updated" column when logged in on the USCIS website, correct? I'm asking because I checked on my I-129F petition yesterday and it said last updated 11/25 (a Sunday) and then again today and it said 11/26. Am I just looking at updates of when I'm logging in or do they love working on my file?



since you just submitted your petition, your touches are for NOA1 notice being printed and the second one is probably for it being mailed out. most of us got a touch or two when first recieved. then you sit and wait for 4 months or so hoping for the next touch. the system updates at 2am in the morning so you would have a sunday touch when its really a saturday working and it updated on sunday.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-26 23:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust pondering
Do you even know for sure you are divorced? you will have to give them certified copies of your divorce decree. you will be denied if you dont have that. first you will get a RFE for the papers. you also cant file unless you are divorced. so if you happen to only be separated, you will get denied also on those grounds. i think you should try to find her via her family etc and see if she ever filed for divorce from you. that is something major that should have been taken care of before ever filing the I 129 f. i think you just wasted you filing fee unfortunately. you have to get that resolved and quickly. you only have so many days to respond to the RFE when they ask you for the certified divorce decree.

that is more than just a pondering, its a major stumbling block and a garaunteed denial if you dont get those papers. they look closely. every petition has a checklist of papers they must include. if you listed you were married previously, as you should since they will find that out then you have to include that divorce decree.



Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 26 November 2007 - 08:45 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-26 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny chance at all
costly mistake and time consuming now. before it cost you $170 and your NOA2 in 56 days, total to interview was 140 days.


Now it will be $455 and your NOA2 will come in 140 days. your interview over 200 days. hope you can get it re-issued. if not you are back to square one. wow, what a blunder. thats like the couples that get their interview scheduled for K1 and then go and get married.



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-28 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is an "Amended Notice?"
probably whats amended is the notice date, that will be different on the second copy. the received date will be the same.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-30 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is an "Amended Notice?"
its your NOA notice that you requested.



Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-29 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy does USC need biometric?
QUOTE (SHELLYandFCO @ Nov 28 2007, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would think that because they've taken their sweet time in moving your case forward, the Biometrics was necessary. I know quite a few K-1's that have to have fingerprints redone in Ciudad Juarez when they go for their visa pick-up, especially for cases that have taken so long to process and because the fingerprints are only good for one year. Hopefully you're at the end of the runaround and visa is just around the corner. Sending good vibes your way!



he is the US citizen. he isnt picking up any visa. thats what is crazy about this. His fiance is in the Philippines. US made HIM go get biometrics done.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-29 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntrance without K-1 being activated?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Dec 2 2007, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Dec 2 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
he can go to canada and plan the wedding for 4 months down the road. but once you get the visa you have 6 months to use it. once you come into the USA it is highly unlikely that it wouldnt be activated , and then you have only 90 days to marry. They will want to activate the Visa since they will give it more priority than a tourist visa.

Canadians do not receive, nor require, tourist visas.



maybe not, but they will give priority to the K visa over just coming to visit. Her K1 will be in her passport. they wont ignore it.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 02 December 2007 - 04:26 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-02 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntrance without K-1 being activated?
QUOTE (Daly @ Dec 2 2007, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question on behalf of my fiance in US who doesn't want to go through "two weddings." (Legal then a nicely planned ceremony a few months later for our families to attend.)

Once we're approved for a K-1, if I enter the US, does the K-1 have to be activated for the trip right after it's issued? He wants me to enter to work out wedding plans for four months down the line, return to Canada to wait a bit, then fly back to US at a date closer to the wedding to finally activate the K-1.

Is that allowed, or does the K-1 have to be used right away?

I honestly hope the answer is that it has to be right away, because I hate the idea of having to be apart from him again and playing the waiting game again. crying.gif



he can go to canada and plan the wedding for 4 months down the road. but once you get the visa you have 6 months to use it. once you come into the USA it is highly unlikely that it wouldnt be activated , and then you have only 90 days to marry. They will want to activate the Visa since they will give it more priority than a tourist visa.


Chris

Edited by chris4gretchen, 02 December 2007 - 02:30 PM.

chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-02 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - Proof of having met
QUOTE (StoryAngel @ Nov 28 2007, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mr. Grey @ Nov 25 2007, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
as far as I understand the process, we don't have to prove the ongoing relationship at this stage; just proof for having met.

Actually I think you DO need to prove both that you've met AND that you're in an ongoing relationship.



no you are incorrect. here is the instruction from the I-129F form,
You may file this form if:
You and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of
your fiancé(e) entering the United States, and are both free
to marry, and have met in person within two years before
your filing of this petition unless:


it says have MET in last 2 years,. doesnt say anything about on-going relationship. that is proven at the interview stage.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-11-28 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresITR Issues
if his 07 is above the poverty line, then use that one. they wont care in 06 if he is below. its the current income that matters. i made above in 05, below in 06 and above in 07. they will look at current income.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-12-07 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325A
Both of you need to have yand sign our own G325 form.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-09-29 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 questions
I would not pay someone to do process your Visa. This cant be legal and if you get caight then there will never be a second chance for you to do it. If you do this then make sure you dont tell them, the problem is you need photos to show they have met before
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-09-29 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile for K1 while on Tourist Visa?
QUOTE (Rach @ Oct 24 2007, 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all smile.gif

Hope things are going well for everybody here! I am from Hong Kong and am currently on a tourist visa in the US which is good until April 2008 (yeah, I am lucky!). My boyfriend and I are considering tying the knot finally but understood that I would have to go for the K1 visa. My question is:

Can we file a K1 while I am here on a tourist visa? And I wait until any procedures necessary to be done in HK and go back? We want to minimize our separation time as much as possible!

Any advice or sharings from anyone who has done the above (whether succeeded or failed) would be greatly appreciated.

I am not sure being from Hong Kong actually give me an "advantage"... as traditionally/ historically, we are not a big immigrant group to the US...

Thanks a lot!

Rach


No need to go back to HK. Just dont tell them your intent was to marry prior to your arrival in the US. You already in the US so why would you fild a K1 visa in HK when you will have to go back to do it?
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-11-10 03:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge Difference An Issue?
QUOTE (Eli the Barrowboy @ Oct 30 2007, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

Personal opinions welcomed here ...

There's 15 years between me and my fiance, which to us isn't an issue, but to an immigration official it might be a biggie that raises whatever flags these things raise.

Do you guys think this will be an issue to get our NOA2 and if and when we get through that, should we attend the interview in London together so they can see us as a couple?

I think that they aren't there to judge a couple's precieved suitability rather just that relationship is stable, on-going and, above all, genuine. In which case, we have no problems at all - we have been living together for 2+ years after all.

Let me know what you guys think!!!

R & M


Its not a problem just make sure she keeps telling them she loves you very much. When my wife had her interview they kept asking her questions to make sure we loved each other. Bottom line age doesnt matter if you love each other thats all they want to see
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-11-01 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnyone gone beyond 90 days with no results? NOA1
QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Nov 25 2007, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone gone past the 90 day period without any results ie. no check cashed? I'm on day 71 without a check cashed (I sent recorded and it did arrive at their center).
What answers did you get?

The reason i'm concerned is that i spoke with an officer a few weeks ago and he claimed their rules regarding the NOA1 are suspended. They will NOT investigate after 90 days. You are STILL accountable for the application even if they process it 5 months later...ie he told me "dont you dare cancel your check after 90 days because you'll owe the US gov even if they they find it well down the line" ...........and most importantly he told me if the 90 days is up I'm tough out of luck. My only choice is to send another application ie. get back in the December line and risk that they'll cash both checks if they ever find my old application. There is no cut off like there used to be. (ie. wait 4 weeks then wait for a 30day investigation then your safe to reapply)


Call again. Some those people dont give the correct info. Sometimes you will get a different amswer each time you call. Ask to talk with a immigration officer when you call not just a customer service rep. You can also contact your local Congrees reps office and ask for help. Make sure to tell them what you were told.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-11-26 02:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Received
QUOTE (thorhammer @ Nov 29 2007, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,
I noticed on several updates that some of you have stated that after the NOA1 was received you show
a date when your documents were "touched". How do you know this?
My NOA1 was received on 10/22/07

I have looked on the USCIS website..all I see is the generic update.

IS THERE A WAY TO SEE IF MY DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN "TOUCHED"?

Thanks!!


My 129F was received on 10/23/2007 and I get the same generic update also. I started a online account account the day I received the NOA1 and nothing has every changed for the update status so not sure how this happens
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-11-30 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore than one K-1 Fiance visa
QUOTE (spidergirl @ Nov 30 2007, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (stu123 @ Nov 30 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I brought my first wife over here on a k-1 fiance visa in 1994 and we have reciently got divorced. Im planning to bring another lady over here from the Philippines on what would be my second fiance visa. Is this allowed by USA immigration? Are there any other problems with these circumstances.



You'll be fine since your last petition was 13 years ago. My husband also brought here his first wife from Thailand through K-1 on 1994. They got married and got divorced after 3 years. When he filed a petition for me last year, we didn't have any problem. I am here now in the USA and already have my Greencard.


I agree, I brought my ex to the US in 2004 and got divorced in Feb 2007 after she started to gamble to much in las vegas. Anyway I met someone else when I was in Makati to purchase a condo this past March and went back to see her in September. Filed a 129F after I go back so hope its ok for both of us. Spidergirl how long did it take your visa to get approved? My fiancee is from the Makati area so hope we have luck like you and your husband.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-01 02:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetters To Senators and Congressmen
QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Dec 3 2007, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Norman and Dijani @ Dec 3 2007, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

I have been looking at this forum for a bit now. My fiancee and I are about 75 days deep into waiting for NOA2fr our K1, My question is, I have noticed a few people mentioning writing letters to their senators and congressmen and I just wondered if this helped at all or what the point was? I had thought about it myself even though I wasnt sure if it would make any difference. Good Luck to everyone and I just have to say that it is awsome to have some place filled with people who have been or are going through this same long and ridculious process!!!!!!!!


At 75 days, no difference. Letters will only will only help you if you get past 6 months of waiting. Current wait times are about 4-5 months.


I agree, they will only help if its past 6 months.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-04 02:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisting Fiance in HER country
QUOTE (Nini & Bee @ Dec 5 2007, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gwen666 @ Dec 4 2007, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not if she brings plenty of proof of her ties to Canada.


Mind you, it goes both ways - be sure to bring proof of ties to the US when you go visit your fiancee. Don't need any additional paperwork to visit though tongue.gif


If you are from the US going to Canada then you have nothing to worry about. Before I moved to Las Vegas I lived in Michigan and drove to Canada many times with no problem. They just asked to see my DL or passport. It should be very easy for her to visit you also.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-05 03:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresworried:i129f
QUOTE (logitech @ Dec 4 2007, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all

Our package was delivered to uscis on 26th november and still the cheque has not been encashed.
I am worried that noa1 will be delayed...Does the cheque gets encashed very late.
As per VJ,the timeline for noa1 is 10-11 days.

Please advise
Thanks


Sometime it can take 2 weeks for the check to clear. I wouldnt worry until then.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-05 01:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 versus K-3 processing times
QUOTE (ej gtw-mad @ Dec 4 2007, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

My fiance and I are very flexible about when and where we get married, we'd just like to be together, in the States, as soon as possible. He is a UK citizen, currently living in Spain. I've read a lot of the info on this site, but was unprepared when I met with an immigration attorney today who told me that the K-3 process could take about a year and a half. Since we've already been long distance for that long, we really aren't up for another stretch of time like that apart.

We have a (very small) wedding scheduled for next month, but are more than willing to continue switching to the K-1 route, if people think that would be faster. If it seems to take about the same amount of time, we'd rather go ahead with our plans as they are.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks so much!


From what I have seen in the VJ timelines the I 129F is a little faster.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-05 02:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa: Can I file it by my self or is agent/laywer highly recommended?
QUOTE (rkapur @ Dec 4 2007, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if there really is a need for me to go thru Visa Agent ($600+) or a lawyer ($1500+) to actually file paper work for K1. Can I do this my self ? Suggestions/Experiences...
Thanks in advance..


We used a lawyer in Las Vegas and it only cost 1000.00 US dollars. But I did do research before. I found a lawyer that is talked about and one of the best in Las Vegas for immigration. His office is actually in the imigration building so he knows alot of the people there. My point is make sure to talk to people in your area and get facts before. I used this lawyer because of his status in the area and know he will make big things happen if needed.

Goodluck to everyone and I miss my ShaSha so much everyday
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-05 02:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent, Any examples?
QUOTE (Jodinjames @ Dec 4 2007, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I am writing my intent to marry letter for my fiance's interview. Does any one have any examples to post? What type of information should I be providing in this letter?

Thank You,

Jodi


More info you have in the letter the better it is. My lawyer had me put how we found each other and dates.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-06 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA quick question!
QUOTE (azezohome @ Dec 5 2007, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, all I have a quick question. My lawyer is the one thats taking care of our K-1 so my ? is can I sign up at the USCIS website for email notification or is my lawyer the only one allowed to sign up since he is the one taking care of it? Thanks to everybody in advance and congrats to all that recieved their NOA2.


I have a lawyer and I signed up on the USCIS site. Its not anything your lawyer will be doing because the lawyer gets a copy of everything mailed to them.
ChrisB0707MalePhilippines2007-12-06 04:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 has finally arrived
QUOTE (huggyapple @ Nov 12 2007, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldn't believe it, but today I got my email notification that my NOA2 has been approved and mailed out. HOORAY!!! good.gif Thanks for all the support during my wait. I know it's not over yet, but I think the road should be quicker from this point.



congarts hope we can have same medical and interview date.....


7-3-07 Sent form I-129F to CSC
7-11-07 NOA1
11-9-07 NOA2 approved (129 days from the date of filing)

Edited by nscarnut, 13 November 2007 - 08:41 AM.

nscarnutMalePhilippines2007-11-13 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance's ex-husband being difficult
Hello all,

I am a newbie here, my first question (of many i'm sure) My fiance's ex-husband told her that she would not be allowed
to bring their 2 year old daughter to the United States. My question: will this in any way affect her approval to come to the U.S.?
ky-marMaleBrazil2007-10-20 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help regarding POE
hi vj members! im new here and i have few questions to ask, hope you guys can help me. helpsmilie.gif
im done with my interview last nov 6 and i got approved!
now heres my situation..my fiance is based in las vegas and thats the place i put in my ds forms however hes in louisiana ryt now till end of january and im planning to go there since hes not in vegas .well be going back to vegas at the 1st week of february.will this be a problem?can i go to louisiana or should i wait till hes back in vegas..hope u can help me with my problem.i really want to be with him this december helpsmilie.gif
MARICHUFemale02007-11-08 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP - I need to change my fiancee visa to spuse visa
4 pages and not a peep from the original poster.....
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-05-10 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat kind of organization/folder do I use for I-129F
i have mine in a 3 nice ring binder. I use the sheet protecters and insert the forms and things on those so i dont punch holes in any of the forms. i also encluded a few photo holders and put our photos in that.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-05-25 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSend her my ORIGINAL birth certificate per interview???

thank you for the reply, but I don't think I made my question clear - I know the petitioner's birth certificate is required, and intend to take the original; as you say, why mess about and give them more opportunity to delay us? my question was about needing the birth certificate of the beneficiary, which I haven't seen mentioned anywhere other than this thread - and yes, I checked the guides again before posting this!
if this is in fact needed, of course I will take steps to get it sent to me, but then this should also be added to the checklists here because it seems to be missing... perhaps this is less of a big deal for most, who will attend interviews in their home countries, but I know I'm not the only one living abroad, so this would be useful information to more than just me : )
or perhaps I've misunderstood the guides, and they only show what the petitioner needs to send the beneficiary before the interview, but then in that case perhaps a more comprehensive list could be published?

I hope that all makes sense : )


The Petitioner (US Citizen) usually sends a copy of his BC or Passport when the petition is filed in the USA. the Benificiary has their BC at the interview with all the other forms, proofs etc. At the interview the embassy can ask for the originals of both BC if they feel its needed. if your girl cant produce it, then there will be a delay. like was posted before most just get a certified copy online. the embassy might not ask for it.
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-25 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Permanent Resident (Non Citizen) trying to get Fiance Visa!
and thats "IF" he can get a tourist visa for his thia fiance. my understanding is philippines, thailand, malaysa, Indonesia, china, etc have almost nil chance to come to the USA on a tourist visa. I could be wrong but id be very surprised if she got a tourist visa. and then she'd be overstaying the visa waiting for the K1 to process and if they married in the usa while she was there its visa fraud also. Too many bad things to go wrong there.

his best bet is to get his US citizenship and then petition her.


Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-25 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa and place of marriage
and telling you to commit visa fraud and lie to the US government doesnt bode well for her moral character.
its simple, if marrying in the US then you can do fiancee visa. If marrying in the phils, then K3 Spouse visa. you can always go back to phils and have a wedding after the USA one, of have a big engagement party there in the phils before.

Chris
chris4gretchenMalePhilippines2007-07-25 12:16:00