ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 petition at lighning speed...
What the heck!

Our petition was rec'd by NVC on 31 July and sent 02 Aug to Manila Embassy. The question becomes... Why isn't the NVC processing the petitions? Goodness, they get the job done! By the by, the NVC folks are friendly, courteous, and helpful. I wish they were performing visa interviews as well (wishful thinking)!

Yeah Baby Yeah!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am new at This!!
Welcome! There is a wealth of knowledge here. It's been a blessing and a blast learning, sharing, and growing. We're going through a difficult time with all the chaos the IMBRA compliance has brought forth. Many petitioners are in the dark concerning the status of their cases. You are actually beginning the process right on time and should hopefully have no real trouble (besides a few weeks delay) in getting your beloved home. Enjoy and post away!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-05 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnswer from Colorado Senator
VARTAN...

I suggest that you cease and decise entertaining desert_fox. S/He is so removed from this stage of the game that it really doesn't matter. I know how you feel because I want my fiancée here with me too.

Ahmari
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-07-20 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnswer from Colorado Senator
That is out of control!

The problem is that we don't have a large enough collective voice nor do we have any political strength to force the issue. We may all need to make formal complaints in hopes to make a change, but that takes what none of us want... more time. Stay strong and know that you are not alone in this process.

A special thanks VJ for giving us this outlet...

Ahmari

Edited by Uling, 20 July 2006 - 05:06 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-07-20 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho's actually processing my K-1 Petition?
William33 - Man, you are right!!! I just still can't help but to bust up laughing everytime you write it.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Recall Approval!!
jtbredemus - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let it arrive soon. I'll keep the positive vibe going...
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Recall Approval!!
A well deserved and earned... CONGRATS!!! Does you case shoot straight back to the Embassy?
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!....with THREE approval emails!!!!!!!!!!!!
sylvanmyst - Congrats! By the by, can you please link your timeline, if it exist, to your profile? Thanks and enjoy the spoils of this victory!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-05 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to have great sex....
CONGRAT!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswow! approved!
You must have sent cash along with your petition! LOL! Congrats!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved!!! Approved!!!!!!!!
EXCELLENT! May the flood gates open and the approvals begin! YES!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED!!!!!!
I'm sorry that you had to go through that but great job of being on top of it and handling that situation. You really deserve to celebrate and you have the makings of a wonderful life together. That's how you support one another. YES!!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother March NCS to CSC Transfer Approval
AWESOME!!! Now show up your happy dance!!! LOL!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI GOT IT!!! YES!
EXCELLENT and you are are March NOA1, which is a BONUS! YEAH!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIT FINALLY CAME!!
OK, who did you pay-off... LOL! Congrats!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC Approval
erik - Oh my goodness, I'm gone for awhile and look what happens! CON-FREAKIN-GRATS!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-04 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC received!
I keep telling folks that bribery works! See what it did for you! LOL!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBringing the K1 Beneficiary Home
Alanlvsjudy - I'm hoping for a miracle but when you look at the Manila interview dates recently assigned. "YnaYeBa0808" is dead on that we should more than likely receive an Oct date, but I still believe in miracles. YES!

vartan - I don't have to work today so don't wrinkle my face up with double talk... LOL!!!!

Edited by Uling, 06 August 2006 - 05:54 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBringing the K1 Beneficiary Home
vartan - I'm a big picture person, but after I understand the process. BRING ON THE DETAIL... I do NOT like being blind-sided.

Edited by Uling, 06 August 2006 - 05:44 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBringing the K1 Beneficiary Home
My fellow K1 Petitioners and Beneficiaries,

Since this is required, I found a copy of the instructions and a sample of the I-94 Arrival / Departure Record that is required for the next step in the process. I have seen the form on my trip, but US Citizens are not required to fill it out. It's a simple form, but, like most of us, I like to know all there is to know without uncertainty.

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Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC approval!
Yeah Baby Yeah! Congrats....
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-03 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe "Official" APPROVAL Party
Goodman - Thanks a bunch! Hey, we're in this all together. If I were a doctor, I would prescribe this forum to my patients.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-01 18:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe "Official" APPROVAL Party
Thanks for all the love and support to push us through to the next step. I look forward to sharing and reading about all of our future success stories. From tragedy to triumph... What was funny is that I was gathering the new list of APPROVALS then BAMMM... I rec'd the offical email. I thought it was a joke sent by "vartan", "william33", or "Iniibig ko si Luz forever". LOL! BUT THIS IS THE REAL DEAL... I'm going to sit outside tonight, sip some red wine, and enjoy this momemt.

Thank goodness...

Edited by Uling, 01 August 2006 - 11:59 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-01 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOMG WE BOTH NEED CPR
That's AWESOME! It seems like it took them a lifetime to approve your case. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY TIMES!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
ljs - You are correct. Grace has been trusted upon us due many factors including the brilliant idea (I mean this in all my sarcasm) of bench-marking the approvals by the IMBRA RFE. However, that does not justify the bottom line that we all have been delayed in this process and it runs down hill, which include the interview date. The wait continues... at least we're in the pipeline and THANK GOD FOR THAT TOO. It could be way way way way worse.

Goodman - According to the Manila Embassy staff, our interview dates will more than likely be in NOVEMBER. YIKES! That means if others don't get approved relatively soon. They will be in December... Hell JANUARY... HELP!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-07 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
devilette - It's not pretty! I'll write this and let "YYB" explain the rest. I "feel" like folks affected by the IMBRA compliance should be given priority dates for their interviews. Case in point... The Manila Embassy is the second busiest Embassy in the world, and appointments fill up fast. I MEAN FAST! So now we have to wait even LONGER.

This is ridiculous!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-07 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
YnaYeBa0808 - I rec'd your message and replied. This is crazy! My opinion is that we should be given priority dates due to the delay imposed by the IMBRA compliance.

daveandlirio - You are correct and I am mindful that once this is all over we'll look back in amazement that we made it through. However, that does not console my soul which longs to be with my beloved.

Everyone - Don't get me wrong we are the result of a miracle because we do have our NOA2. Unfortunately, there are many of us here in worse situations. So I am grateful, but GOODNESS I need my baby HERE... NOT THERE!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-07 00:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
Arrrr!!!!! I am having trouble getting through. The operator said that I might try catching someone in the Immigrant Visa Unit before 11:30am their time.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
YnaYeBa0808 - I'm going to get and about for a few... I'll catch you about an hour.

Edited by Uling, 06 August 2006 - 05:57 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone mor hour to go- ULING!
YnaYeBa0808 - Yeah Baby Yeah! I'm going to do some quick shopping and come back to call. I never enable the PM cuz I know with the chart I would be bombarded with messages.

vartan - The Manila Embassy hours of operation are 7:30am - 4:30pm.

Edited by Uling, 06 August 2006 - 05:49 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-06 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWilliams33, Uling and Kitkat need approvals to !!!!
We need a jedi to get those "weak minded" folks at USCIS to produce more approvals, especially for the March folks, recalls, and those poor folks who have not received an IMBRA RFE. GOODNESS!
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-08-07 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWilliams33, Uling and Kitkat need approvals to !!!!
travlnmannn - Thanks a bunch! I understand the HELL everyone is going through and I'm pulling for all of us. Hey, don't forget about "vartan!"
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2006-07-31 22:53:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Phil-Am K1 Information…

Pre NOA1 (Receipt Notice) Information

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the "How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card" section is INCORRECT because K1 visa beneficiaries may ONLY apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States. Please also review VJ's K1 guide (CLICK HERE)

(K1 Visa Immigration Stages) - A simplified and theoretical overview of the five (5) stages involved in the K1 Visa process, according to Sheriff Uling (CLICK HERE).

Post NOA1 (Receipt Notice) Information

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and received your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE). NOTE: If you want emailed updates to multiple addresses then you must create multiple customer portfolio accounts. When your petition is approval (NOA2), this tool is of no further use to you until after the beneficiary arrives in the states, get's married, applies for the Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization Document, (EAD), and/or Advance Parole (AP) because this tool does not track the activity being performed at the National Visa Center (NVC) or the Manila Embassy.

Post NOA2 (Approval Notice) Information

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I've read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appointment Letter are within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 can be acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. Starting 01 November 2006, ALL nonimmigrant visa applicants must use the online Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) to complete the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application). To date, only the DS-156 has the barcode (on the first and last page) and is the ONLY form available online at http://evisaforms.state.gov. However, the USE is now including the form DS-156 with the barcodes as part of Packet 4. You may complete the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application), and the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application) (The bank validates DS-157 form when you pay the visa application fee. The Packet 4 that is available in my signature is modified to read that the DS-157 is validated by the banks upon payment of the visa application fee. Unfortunately, the Packet 4 issued by the USE INCORRECTLY states that the DS-156 is validated by the banks upon paying the visa application fee) and the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) via the computer, type-writer, or handwritten. See the Most Frequently Asked Questions for the K1 visa forms (CLICK HERE). If you need to call the USE, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 90 – 120 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent a letter of receipt (CLICK HERE) (Thx PW and GaryC) accompanied by a document preparation letter (CLICK HERE) (Thx PW and GaryC) from the USE once their physical files are received by the USE. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the USE ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Effective 01 March 2007, cellphones and other electronic devices will NOT be permitted into the US Embassy and applicants who bring such devices will be DENIED entry. Be advised once the beneficiary reaches the pre-screeners, the majority of them are very direct, rude, and mean, so don't be alarmed or discouraged by them. Please review this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl).

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature (the beneficiary's interview appointment and medical exam will be scheduled by the USE). NOTE: Please do NOT press enter after the case number is entered because that will not yield a result. Please click on the "Check Appointment" tab. If the appointments have been scheduled, the following will be available: Case Number, Visa Classification, St. Luke's appointment Date, and Embassy Appointment Date, but if the appointments are NOT scheduled yet, the result will be "Case Number Not Found on Appointment List."

(5). St. Luke's Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days: Day 1 is the medical exam (the beneficiary's passport will be taken and sent to the USE along with the medical exam results) and; Day 2 is the vaccination (the beneficiary will be given the x-ray film and the vaccination worksheet/record). NOTE: If the Manila Embassy does not mail the beneficiary the K1 Visa Packet 4 and the Appointment Letter, then call SLEC in order to pick them up at SLEC and take a copy of the NOA2, a copy of the NVC letter (a.k.a. Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) letter) (which should have the beneficiary's Manila case number on it), and a print-out of the scheduled appointment dates from the Visa Interview Appointments website. Be advised, the beneficiary's medical exam will be scheduled one week before the visa interview by the USE. Per the Manila Embassy Thread, we recommend that the beneficiary takes the medical exam anywhere from 2 weeks to a month before the interview to ensure the results are available for the Consular Officer and to prepare in the unfortunate event of unfavorable medical results. If the medical exam is taken anytime over a month before the visa interview, there is a risk that the results could be invalid, which means the beneficiary will have to take another medical exam before the visa can be approved. The beneficiary may reschedule the medical exam appointment with SLEC after the medical exam and visa interview dates are assigned by calling SLEC. Please don't forget to bring your passport, appointment letter (if received), passport photos (the size of the photos should be 2 inches by 2 inches [see Packet 4, page 8]), and the medical exam fee to your appointment. The beneficiary also needs to have the sponsors contact information (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLEC forms.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary's Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary's visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above. You may also call the Manila Embassy, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for Delbros, after the visa is approve, to acquire about the status of your visa delivery.

(7). Beneficiaries are required to attend a CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: The CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is not stated as a requirement within the Packet 4 instructions. However, after the visa is approved, instructions on attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling seminar are included in the visa and Port of Entry (POE) package received by the beneficiary. If the beneficiary takes the seminar before receiving the visa, then the beneficiary will have to return to the CFO in order to receive the CFO sticker anytime after the visa is received. Travel abroad is prohibited without the CFO sticker within the beneficiary's passport (the visa is within the passport). Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl).

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Record form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant's visa and the arrival and departure portions of the I-94 at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. The CBP Officer will keep the arrival portion and staple the departure portion of the I-94 to your visa where they stamped the beneficiaries arrival date. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it's simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

FINAL NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/changes. Please let me know if there are any suggestions/errors/updates. Please review my wife's profile [Deputy Uling] for information on the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process that occurs after the beneficiary arrives in the United States.

I have correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-10 22:58:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
Most Frequently Asked Questions for K1 Visa forms (DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157 & I-134)

DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application:

Question # 22
Q. When do you intend to arrive in the U.S?
A. You may leave this blank (Specific travel plans should not be made until the visa is approved)

Question # 26
Q. How long do you intend to stay in the US?
A. (We answered…) INDIFINITELY

Question # 27
Q. What is the purpose of your trip?
A. (We answered…) To marry [petitioner's full name], fiancé(e), via a K1 Fiancée Visa within 90 day of arriving into the United States.

Question # 32
Q. Do you intend to Work in the US? (check box) Yes (check box) No
A. We checked... NO and wrote "NONE" in the available space below

Question # 33
Q. Do you intend to Study in the US? (check box) Yes (check box) No
A. We checked... NO and wrote "NONE" in the available space below

Question # 39
Q. Was your application prepared by another person on your behalf? (check box) Yes (check box) No
A. (We checked… NO) This question is for those who have legal representation.

Question # 40
Q. Application Prepared by:
A. (We wrote... NONE by Name, Relationship to Applicant, and Address) You may leave this section blank. This question is for those who have legal representation.

DS-156K Nonimmigrant Finace(e) Visa Application:

There are no FAQs, but the bottom portion of this form is reserved for the Consular Officer (CO). DO NOT WRITE IN THAT SECTION UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. NOTE: The pre-screeners at the U.S. Embassy (USE) will instruct the beneficiary to sign right before they meet with the CO for the visa interview. And that's OK. So don't worry.

DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application:

Question # 18
Q. Have you make specific travel arrangements? (check box) Yes (check box) No
A. You should not have specific arrangments because it's not recommended to make your travel plans until the visa is issued. Check no and leave the space below blank.

I-134 Affidavit of Support form:

Question # 11
Q. That I (check box) intend (check box) do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item #3.
A: (We checked intend and wrote…) This affidavit of support accompanies a K1 Fiancée Visa application. (in the space below)

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: It is my assessment that all of the questions dealing with arival/departure dates, stay questions, and work/study questions above are actually designed for the other nonimmigrant categories. Therefore a yes/no/none/blank responses are of no consequence.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-10 22:12:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
K1 Visa Immigration Stages (Simplified and Theoretical)

Based upon my research, there are five stages in the K1 immigration process:

1. Petition Stage (required)
- US Citizen (USC) petitions to bring the alien fiance(e) to the United States. Petition is approved.

2. K1 Visa Stage (required)
- Alien fiance(e) takes a medical exam, and submits the visa applications along with the supporting documentation during the visa interview. K1 Visa is approved and issued to the alien fiance(e) or "Nonimmigrant" permitting travel to the United States.

3. Adjustment of Status (AOS) Stage (required)
- Alien fiance(e) or "Nonimmigrant" arrives in the US, marries petitioner (USC) and files for AOS within 90 days. Some applicants may be scheduled for an AOS interview. AOS is approved. Green Card [conditional one-time two year expiration if married for less than two years] is received and status adjusts from "Nonimmigrant" to "Permanent Resident."

4. Lifting the Conditions of Residence Stage (required)
- "Permanent Resident" and USC file jointly to remove the conditions of residence within 90 days of the two year anniversary date on the Green Card. Condition of residence is removed. "Permanent Resident" receives a new Green Card [RENEWABLE ten year expiration]. Status remains "Permanent Resident."

5. Naturalization Stage (optional)
- "Permanent Resident" has the option of applying for US Citizenship [naturalization] after three years of being married to a US Citizen (one year after lifting the conditions of residence). Applicant attends a naturalization interview. Naturalization is approved and the issuance of the Certificate of Naturalization officially adjusts the status from "Permanent Resident" to "US Citizen."

As noted, Stages 1 - 4 are REQUIRED in order for the beneficiary to legally stay in the United States. Stage 5 is the only OPTIONAL process whereas the beneficiary can choose not to apply.

REMEMBER: The above stages are simplified and theoretical.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 30 July 2007 - 06:36 AM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-10 10:18:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
K1 Immigrations Stages (Simplified and Theoretical)

Based upon my research, there are five stages in the K1 immigration process:

1. Petition Stage (required)
- US Citizen (USC) petitions to bring the alien fiance(e) to the United States. Petition is approved.

2. K1 Visa Stage (required)
- Alien fiance(e) submits visa applications, supporting documentation, takes a medical exam, and attends a visa interview. K1 Visa is approved and issued to the alien fiance(e) or "Nonimmigrant" permitting travel to the United States.

3. Adjustment of Status (AOS) Stage (required)
- Alien fiance(e) or "Nonimmigrant" arrives in the US, marries petitioner (USC) and files for AOS within 90 days. Some applicants may be scheduled for an AOS interview. AOS is approved. Green Card [conditional one-time two year expiration if married for less than two years] is received and status adjusts from "Nonimmigrant" to "Permanent Resident."

4. Lifting the Conditions of Residence Stage (required)
- "Permanent Resident" and USC file jointly to remove the conditions of residence. Condition of residence is removed. "Permanent Resident" receives Green Card [renewable ten year expiration]. Status remains "Permanent Resident."

5. Naturalization Stage (optional)
- "Permanent Resident" has the option of applying for US Citizenship [naturalization] after three years of being married to a US Citizen (one year after lifting the conditions of residence). Applicant attends a naturalization interview. Naturalization is approved and the issuance of the Certificate of Naturalization officially adjusts the status from "Permanent Resident" to "US Citizen."

Hope this helps...

NOTE: Please provide feedback (editorials and criticism), but also remember that the blurb underneath the stages is simplified and theoretical.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-09 21:37:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status
I completely concur with Ken on this one.

Glenn, I said it before, you need to report her to the authorities as a missing person. that is the first step. Then go to ICE to report the fraud if that is what you truely feel. I personally think her relatives in the PI were only hearing her side of her story and gave her some bad advice. You need to protect yourself form reposnosibilities as her sponsor at this point. You can always cancel the "missing persons" filing and the Fraud charges, but you need to cover your collective ####### at this point. Hopefully she will do the honorable thing and at least contact you and give you a reason so this can all end well and not with two people full of anger towards each other. Ken & Maria

What should I do? It has been over 48 hours now since I have heard anything related to her.I have no choice but to feel that I have been used. We were married in the Philippines on December 29, 2005. Do I file for divorce here in USA? I have emailed my attorney, but no response. I think he is only good at cashing checks. He was a major waste of $3000 for sure. Did she do this just to get here in the USA? If so, how can she stay? We had not applied for AOS. I don't like being used and want to know where she is.


Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-09 11:37:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

I actually submitted copies of my ITRs filed over the past three years and like Dean, I put my original signatures on them (not sure if that made a difference, but my gut says that it did not). Besides, it's my assessment that the visa process is more about the beneficiary than the petitioner.


Will they really look at the 1040 or will they focus on I-134? I'm having a hard time explaining to my fiancee about tax transcripts. He said he hasn't heard anything about it but he got the 1040 but as much as possible he wouldn't want to risk sending the originals thru any mail services.

Mae

I say "No Worries" about having copies of the ITR. At least that's how I approached it during our visa interview, you are submitted the ITRs with W2s, letter from your employer, and six months worth of paystubs. Go with it... The pre-screeners seemed more concerned about having the originals of the BC, NBI, Police Clearance, and CENOMAR. Don't get me wrong. They will review all of the documents that you submit, but I wasn't concerned about submitting the orignals of the ITR.
Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-08 23:20:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

Hello to all, i know this question is already asked but i just can't find the right thread and am a lil lazy looking for it :blush: ... anyway, my question is: Is it ok if I only have a computer printed copy of my husband's Form 1040(ITR)? Actually it is his copy of his ITR when he filed the tax online. Just want to make sure i have the right documents. Hoping for your response... Thanks a lot!


For my interview on Friday, I will be using a computer print-out (TurboTax) of my fiance's Form 1040 and a PDF copy of his W2. His 1040 has a Declaration Control Number and date of acceptance by TurboTax. I will let you know if embassy will accept that.


Is it ok to submit photocopies of my fiancee's ITRs? He doesn't have the transcripts... and he's not comfortable in sending the original ITR forms he filed for the last 3 years...


Mae

I actually submitted copies of my ITRs filed over the past three years and like Dean, I put my original signatures on them (not sure if that made a difference, but my gut says that it did not). Besides, it's my assessment that the visa process is more about the beneficiary than the petitioner.

Edited by Sheriff Uling, 08 April 2007 - 10:18 PM.

Sheriff UlingMalePhilippines2007-04-08 22:15:00