ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Thank you very much . So on the LOI we ll write : Dallas ... Address .
We don't want to make a mistake .
Somebody told me that we have to write the address in Texas.....
That s why I was confused .



FJPNot Telling02013-09-18 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Hi everybody ,
I have a question about the fiancé letter of intent . I don't know what I have to write as address on the letter . My fiancé lives in Las Vegas Nevada so I don't know what is the address of filing location ( USCIS SERVICES )as written in the fiancé letter of intent ?? Please can you help me . :/ we want to send the documents as soon as possible . Thank you for your help.

FJPNot Telling02013-09-18 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do I disclose that my Fiance overstayed?

hi,

 

I'm in the exact same situation. Took a year off work to go back and forth to see where this relationship goes. Well he proposed and we were going to get married but I had to come back as I have family visiting and wanted to tell my family in person that I was engaged. When I left to go to the US I was denied at POE and got finger printed and took a picture of me too. (like is that necessary? I'm not a criminal) was told I may enter when I have the proper documents. the customs officer never told me I was banned for any amount of years. I also signed a form stating I won't appeal? I was too in shocked to recall what I signed. He also never gave me paper to keep. Apparently, I overstayed by 3 months but I was honest and didn't know there was such thing as a total of 180days only. I just got my case number today from the NVC. now what next? do I call the embassy to see if they've received it? or just wait for my package and fill out the DS-160?

 

thanks!


jn0603FemaleCanada2014-01-10 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with Packet 3

Hi,

 

I'm a little confused as to what to include in the Packet 3 to send back to the consular because it asks for form DS-156k, however that form says "the following documents must be attached in order to apply for a fianc(e) non-immigrant visa". Then is lists "your birth certificate, evidence of financial support, police certificate" and so forth. So do I include those in the package that I send back to the CSC?

 

Thank you very much any help is greatly appreciated.


jn0603FemaleCanada2014-01-21 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, entering the US to another state then the state of the patitioner

I have just been approved for my K1 visa, however I have a few friends going to Miami and wants to throw a mini bachelorette party before I head over to my fiancé who's in Vegas. Does anyone know if that would be a problem at POE with me going to Miami then heading to Vegas?


jn0603FemaleCanada2014-02-27 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa while pregnant
My finacee was pregnant when I filed for her and she was overseas - we did not have any issues with our case rather it helped us - there were no DNA tests done after she was born overseas and I obtained my daughters US passport within a week at the Embassy.
ZubairMaleRussia2011-03-06 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
Sometimes USCIS just loses part of your paperwork and sends a RFE (G-325A) and everything is delayed for two weeks crying.gif
ZubairMaleRussia2008-06-04 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChat Records Stress

Thank you all I appreciate the advice, and I will definitely use it, bottom line is I do have to take the time, I babysit all day, go to school, and take care of my family and I am like I don't even have time to read a novel! But some other advice someone gave me was that I can send in this particular evidence at the NVC stage, which gives me time to do this and still get the petition in! We are so ready to get started. Enough time apart, for real :)

Thank you all again SO MUCH!

Haha and I have already handed Hicham the Skype duty :P ( he was a willing volunteer anyways) :)


FYI as a K-1 petition, it will only be at NVC 1-2 weeks... I don't know that you have the opportunity to add more. With the CR-1 additional evidence can be sent in with the DS-230... I'm pretty sure they don't even let you know when it has arrived and when it has left NVC.... I would ask that specific question on here.

BTW there is something called SkypeLogView (google it) it lets you easily compile the Skype logs that have occurred on that computer. It's free to download, and makes it so easy. You can list chats and/or calls and specify the timeframe.

Take care
HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-03-07 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChat Records Stress
Hi Sara! I would recommend all of the above. It is time consuming, but from what I have read on VJ about Casa, is that the CO's are skeptical of any relationship that they see. That being said, it's important to show them that you chat on a regular basis, and about various things from religion, to kids, to what you had for dinner (daily things). I wish I had had more to send, but we mostly talk on Skype several times a day, so most of what I had to send was pages of SkypeLogView, and pictures, as well as some Facebook chats from when Skype was not working for us. Even one chat a month is good, I think, as long as it's not all "love you," and "kisses," and mushy non-relevant stuff. If you don't take the time to gather the pages, and he is denied... will you be asking yourself "what-if I had?" Good Luck on your journey!
HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-03-06 23:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA missing form?

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

 

that is the link for the I-134, it is the support form to be filled by the petitioner with supporting tax information.  Good luck!  Glad you received the packet!


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-06-27 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication for Fiance Visa denied!

I hope i did answer all your questions.

 

 

 

edited - others replied the same answer just before me.... Repeating ourselves


Edited by Happytobe, 28 June 2013 - 10:41 PM.

HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-06-28 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYour answer is my Aspirin ....

You know what? this is what we're gonna do too, life is easy so why complicating it! Your answer made me make my mind. Thanks for the post

 

Best of luck to you!  I did not have trouble with my ex's application either and we didn't use Arabic.... that didn't get approved after interview, thank God,.....but it did make it that far

 


Edited by Happytobe, 12 July 2013 - 11:10 PM.

HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-07-12 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYour answer is my Aspirin ....

for the record.... we did not write anything in Arabic... we've used roman letters for street names - the same as I use to send snail mail to him.  We are almost complete with NVC.....


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-07-12 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC said I forgot to fill part c on form I130

you should try to speak to multiple Tier 2's.  You should also contact your congressman.  They will have you fill out a release form, and they can then inquire on your behalf.  That's probably your best bet.


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-08-21 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC said I forgot to fill part c on form I130

I see you just joined VJ today.... Did you ask to speak to a supervisor or "Tier 2" as they are called at USCIS?  If you were only speaking to the first person that came on the phone at USCIS, they don't have access to as much as the Tier 2 person does.  I highly recommend calling USCIS back and ask for a Tier 2, and calling NVC back and asking for a supervisor.   You may need to call several times and see what answers you get.  Often you will get a different answer from each person with whom you speak.  Best of luck!

 

p.s.  Try the advanced search tool in the upper right, if you haven't done so already.... I really hope it's just some kind of error that can be fixed.  I haven't seen something quite like this. 


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-08-20 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWith the goverment shutdown, will visa interviews continue?

http://www.voanews.c...ct/1760193.html  

 

The processes will be slowed down.  USCIS workers will still be working as well as Consular officers, however, the means to do background checks and those sorts of things will be slowed.  The USCIS and the other divisions that are funded by fees and other means than just the government will continue as best they can, but, again, things will be slowed.  That is my understanding.


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-10-01 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129F approve after 4 weeks

Yes...that is correct cheeks, but if you request a expedite, and they dobt approve it...u have no chance to appeal your denial...you have to just start all over again and send ib your i129f..........

 

If you request an expedite, and they deny it, only the expedite is denied, not your whole case.  Your petition still is in line to be reviewed.  In other words, after an expedite denial you do not send in a whole new petition.


HappytobeFemaleMorocco2013-06-11 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petition fee
I understand your confusion, I am still trying to figure out all the fees for I-130 to completion. If the government would just do a list on one page of all the fees from start to completions. Then we wouldn't be so confused this why we trust strangers. I looking to people who have been through the entire process. I would ask if someone could post a list of the fees from start to finish for both K-1 and I-130 that would help. I know about the new $165 green card fee but I am still confused about the fees after the NOA2 approval. Since I have three I-130 application it going to cost me. I have already paid the $420 X 3 Thanks
vegas12MaleBrazil2013-03-22 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 petition returned to USCIS

hello... I have a follow up question... what was in her passport that shows the cancelled k1 visa?? How did she got it??? she went to the consulate?? May I know the details please. A response will be greatly appreciated.Thank you.
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My wife contacted the consulate via email, This was after she got a email from the boyfriend telling her he canceled the visa. The consulate send conformation of the cancel visa. She went to consulate to get a visitor visa and show them her K1. They stamp it canceled without prejudice we also have the email from the boyfriend telling her he cancel the visa.
vegas12MaleBrazil2013-03-19 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 petition returned to USCIS
I am in a similar situation. I talked to a number of lawyers and was told two difference things. Here is what happen with my wife. She did have a boyfriend who did get a K1 visa for her and the girls. They were approved and in October 2011 he canceled the visa. I was worried this would make it harder for us to get the same type K1. One lawyer told me if we were married we would have more rights. Then I had a number of other one say that the K1 would be OK. Finally had one say if I married her it might make it harder. I did marry her and I just sent my I-130 for her and the girls. So I let you know what happens. We do have emails and in her passport that show the canceled K1 visa and she went to the consulate to have that done. We also have a email for the person telling her why he canceled it. We were told that when we get a interview this is were we would have to present this proof. I just sent my packet today 3/15/13. It sound like you need a lawyer to help guide you since you have been denied. I wish you luck
vegas12MaleBrazil2013-03-16 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMiddle name?

Our I-129 petition has already been approved.  I filled the papers out, and put part of her "family" name in for her "middle" name.   Now she tells me that she only has a first name, and two parts of her family name.  Names are different there in Brazil! smile.png   What should I tell her to put now, for the middle name, the same as I did on her I-129, or leave it blank?   Does it really matter??   Thanks

 My wife is Brazilian  My suggestion is see what her passport said. Since this will be the document that is most important. 


vegas12MaleBrazil2013-06-07 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got scammed the biggest scam of my life

You can send a email or letter I am not sure how they want it to be confirmed to cancel the visa. When she go to the consulate they will stamped the visa canceled. You may not think about this but since they do have limits on visas this would allow someone else a opportunity.


vegas12MaleBrazil2013-06-12 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBroke-up!!!

My wife had this happen to her before we met. She was the beneficiary and went to the consulate had the visa stamped. Make sure they put without prejudices they will do this on the visa. This will make sure that they will not mistake your were refused. Sorry for your trouble I maybe headed in the same place with my wife. I feel your pain.


vegas12MaleBrazil2013-08-30 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 help

I believe that I-134 is different than the I-864, which is used for a CR1/IR1, in the most obvious sense that the I-134 is not a legally binding document. The petitioner is not legally bound to support the beneficiary once the beneficiary is in the US, Thus, having joint sponsor for the I-134 does not carry as much weight in terms of helping your application. 

 

You can definitely consider getting a joint sponsor but like The Mean Lady said, not every country will accept them. And from your other post, you did mention that your foreign partner is from Thailand and unfortunately, it is one of those countries that are reluctant to accept joint sponsors for fiancé visa. I could be wrong about your beneficiary country. 

 

Judging from the info that you have provided so far, your case for a K1 visa seems a little iffy as meeting the minimum income requirement is one of the important factors for this visa.

 

Also feel sorry for your predicament and hope that you can find a way to reunite with your partner/spouse/fiancé.

 

 

 


vegasboundMaleCanada2013-07-04 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHave questions about K-1 Visa

K-1 visa is for a foreign-born fiancé(e) of a US citizen to legally enter the US for the purpose of getting married. Since you are already in the US on a student visa, you do not want a K-1. If your student visa is expiring before your planned marriage date, then you have to leave the US and return to your home country to file for a K-1. 

 

However, if you do not wish to leave the US, then you have to get married before your F-1 expires and file for a green card (form I-130) and do the adjustment of status (form I-145). The process will take on average 6 to 8 months to complete. However, I am unsure whether or not you can continue to study while the application is in process. 

 

You can check all the details on the USCIS website here

 

 


vegasboundMaleCanada2013-07-25 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe want to marry in the US but no green card - yet!

I want to stay 3 months after the wedding. But I was planning on coming to the States a couple months before our wedding. 

 

I think under the VWP, you can only stay in the US up to 90 days per visit so perhaps you might want to reconsider your initial plan to stay up to 5 months (2 months before wedding + 3 months after). 


vegasboundMaleCanada2013-07-26 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof that we met...

Well, send it in anyways.. won't hurt anything. I'm sure they'll just ignore it though. Try getting it notarized, lol.


Also, make sure it has his contact info, in case they want to verify it.

Great idea...Thanks
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-18 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof that we met...

Sure, he can write a letter. you can print the picture of the three of you at the bottom of the letter. This is not the only proof of meeting you should send in though. I'm sure you know you need more than that.

Good luck!

Yes, I have all the other forms of meeting. Pictures, plane tickets, boarding passes, ititiaries, hotel recipts, etc. I was thinking that a third party account of our meeting would be helpful.

Thanks :thumbs:
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-18 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof that we met...
My friend was with me on my last trip to see my fiance. Would it be a good idea to have him write a letter that states he witnessed me meeting my fiance? I even have a picture with the 3 of us together, if it helps? Will they accept something in writing from him?

Thanks
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-18 00:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHighlighting documents (don'ts)
Don't highlight (name/date) on your original boarding passes! It eats or dissolves the ink..grrr. Lesson learned...make copies first.

:bonk:

Edited by vw68j, 21 January 2013 - 02:22 AM.

VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-21 02:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-129F

I used overnight and would always recommend that. I mailed my petition one day, it was received the next, and my NOA1 date was the next.. so 2 days from mailing it to NOA1. For an extra few bucks I may have shaved some days off the process. I see a lot of folks on Igor's list who mailed their petition before mine but have NOA1 dates after mine. I look at it this way - if the NOA1 to NOA2 process takes 20 to 25 weeks, would you be willing to pay $20 per week to shorten that? I know I would, and that's what overnight does, it cuts time off the process. I've seen NOA1 dates from 5 to 9 days after mailing, which means I might have shaved off close to a full week for those $18. Good deal if you ask me.

If I send it express to:

USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

Should I use the above address on the cover letter or still use the following address?

USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

Edited by vw68j, 07 January 2013 - 02:46 AM.

VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-07 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-129F

Yes, send it Priority Mail. Get one of those free flat-rate envelopes at the post office, pay for postage online and print the label and for less than $5, it will get there in 2 days with delivery confirmation. Make sure you have a copy of everything just in case it somehow gets lost, but I've never seen anything get lost with Priority Mail.

Makes sence....Thanks!!! :thumbs:
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-06 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-129F

There are only 2 service centers that process the I-129F, California and Vermont. So, it will be one of those 2 only. The Dallas lockbox that all the petitions are mailed to is an intake facility and NOT the Texas Service Center. The TSC does not process I-129F petitions.

Ok thanks...Is there any advantage to mailing Express? Other than it just gets there faster :blush:
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-06 05:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-129F
All I-129F petitions get mailed to the Dallas lockbox right?

What service center will process my application?

I’m guessing since I’m in Las Vegas, it would be Texas or California....right?

Thanks :)
VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-01-06 05:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd Letter of Intent, after NOA2?

Then it must be a winner dancin5hr.gif Thanks!!!!

 

I always sweat the details, I cant help it...hehe


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-05-25 05:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2nd Letter of Intent, after NOA2?

Letter of intent to marry #2,

 

Should I use the address of the embassy where the interview will be, in my case the Philippines? My original letter was made out to the USCIS, Dallas TX address

 

Thanks

 

PS. If I should use the Philippine embassy address. Do I go with the address within or from outside the Philippines?

 

Within:

 

Immigrant Visa Branch, United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Blvd., Ermita 1000, Manila

 

or outside:

 

Immigrant Visa Branch, PSC 500 Box 26 FPO AP 96515-1000 USA

 

 

 

 

 


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-05-25 04:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdobe reader question

hehe, yes...I didn't have any problems until the new windows update...grrr. a computer geek I am not blush.png  thanks anyways


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-06-02 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdobe reader question

Not sure?


I cant use periods or comma's


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-06-02 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdobe reader question

I'm having trouble editing any new downloads. On some forms it wont let me save anything, I have to print it out or lose all my info. Anyone else having this problem?


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-06-02 01:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved?

I'm going to send my original BC, along with a copy, I have three. dancin5hr.gif


Thanks for the info, ill send boarding passes, pics and hotel receipts...

 

Thanks

 

 

Don't forget to include ITR,  W2, 1040, PAYSTUB / BANK STATEMNET and I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT - must be original signed from the petitioner. If you are divorced then include a copy of it.


 

 

Tax transrcipts are better than tax returns - order them here:

 

http://www.irs.gov/I...er-a-Transcript

 

Depends on the consultate how many years you need.  For instance, the Uk only needs the most recent year.  2012 should be ready, as long as you filed on time!

 

Thank you, I got them already...

 

I'm so thankful I found this site, its been such a help during this process :)


VicandMarilynMalePhilippines2013-06-02 05:23:00