ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out 129F form
QUOTE (Todd&Dani @ Feb 16 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

Please see our introductory thread in "Introducing our Members" forum.

We are filling out the 129F forms and have some questions we hope someone can help us figure out.

1. On the 129F form, Question 20: Your finace will apply for a Visa abroad at the American Embassy or Consulate at: How do I know where this is??

This would be the one in Canada or the country which he or she is living, we are in the UK so I put London

2. On the G-325A at the bottom of the form there is a box to fill in an Alien Registration Number? How or where do I find this number (if needed)?
It is not needed, if you dont know what it is then you dont have one

3. On the G-325A there is another box asking: This form is submitted in connection with an application for: and to check one of the three boxes; Naturalization, Status as Permanent Resident or Other (Specify). We believe it is correct to check Other and fill in I-129F. Is this correct?

yes that is correct, the example forms are very helpfull


Thanks in advance for any and all help and feedback.

Todd & Dani


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-16 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMet on the Internet... worried about prejudice
Not a problem we met on Myspace
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-14 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk 1 fiancee need more info
I would send them copies of phone records, e-mails, photos, boarding passes anything that you have to show that you have met and that you are in an ongoing relationship

Good Luck
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-14 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUk girl engaged to an American guy
I would just like to say that I visited my finace a few times during this process and never had a problem

I would go ahead with the petition for the K1 visa, and I wish you luck with your journey, there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here to help, and the guides are a great start, We have done it with the help of VJ and a lot of reading as long as you take it one step at a time it is not daunting, just a lot of waiting!!
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-13 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAwaiting packet 3 and travel to the USA.
I was in the same situation as you

I received my packet 3 in November and had already planned a trip to Texas at Christmas, so I had my medical in December and returned the forms and checklist back to the embassy in January when I got back, and did not have any problems

However if I think in hind sight I would have returned the forms before I left and just sent the check list back when I returned and then I might not have waited to long for the interview.

Just make sure that you send the information back to the Embassy before the NOA2 expires so you dont have to get an extention, the NOA2 is valid for 4 months so you will be fine.

Good luck and have a safe trip

I took a letter from my employer, you should take with you confirmation of any ties you have to the UK , not that I have ever been asked for anything but to show my return flight, but at least I had something if I was asked
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-14 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslabeling the pictures
I just wrote date and place on the back with a sharpie
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-27 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan she visit while the k1 is in process?
Yes she can, I visited a few times while we were going through the process

Just make sure that she has evidence of ties to the uk, I took always took a letter from my employer saying the date that I was to return to work, copies of rent or mortgage etc you get the pictured. I was never asked to show any of this they just wanted to see my return ticket but I did not go for longer than a couple of weeks at a time.

Dont forget to register with ESTA before she goes

have fun
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-27 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approval notice in hand but .................?????
I have my visa and last time I checked on USCIS out of curiosity it still states petition received and pending

The most important thing is that you have your NOA2 not what it says on the website


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-27 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a - really confused and apprehensive about this
QUOTE (paul p @ Mar 29 2009, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So the G-352a looks scarey. It probably isnt but it looks it to me.

1) I beleive that the U.S. ciitizen fills one out adn i fill one out is that true?

Yes you both have to submit the form

2) I am hearing about carbon paper but you can download the form so how can it be on carbon? If it is, where do you get them from in the U.S and the U.k?

download the form from the USCIS web site and fill in online and print off the copies

3) is there a good thread that takes you though completing this form?

read the guides and there is an example form for you to see how it should be filled in, also use the search option for threads that might help you as most of the questions have been asked before

Also dont forget to make a timeline so you can be hepled as we do not know what visa you are applying for

Thanks in advance for your help. This forum is great


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-29 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLawyers?
We thought about getting a lawyer but that was before we found VJ thank god for that
After going through the process I cant really see what they charge such a lot of money for, as all they seem to do is to colate the infomation that you send them and send it off and not as quickly as you would.
My personal opinion is to do it yourself with the help of VJ, read a lot and search as most of your questions would have been asked before
The only way that I would suggest to get a lawyer is if your case is not straight forward
Good luck with your journey
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-03-24 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes "PENDING" mean touched
Pending is pending, touched is when the date changes

Does not always seem to work as I to am pending and I already have my visa


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-02 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew here .. Need Help
Read the guides and you can get all the infomation you need from the expample forms

The forms that you send back have to be originals as they will need the original signiture

The proof of having met can be photocopies


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-05 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ties to the UK
I visited my fiance 4 times while in the process
I did take a letter from my boss saying that I was returning back but never had to show it I have only ever been asked for the copy of my return ticket.
Also I never mentioned fiance, I just always said I was visiting my boy, which is not a lie, it is just terminology
I wish you luck I am sure it will be fine
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-13 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan K1 visa be reprinted?
Yes it can be printed again, I received my visa wit the wrong passport number on it, I had to return to the embassy where they put a new one in my passport while I waited and cancelled the old one, so I know for a fact that they can reprint

I am sure that if you have proof that the visa was not used and proof of the passport being stolen or lost that they can reprint
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-13 04:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce & Petition Fears
file away as long as you are free to marry that is all that they care about, that dont judge you on how quickly you filed after the divorce is final just that it is final

Good luck with your journey
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-29 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease sombody help with a K1 visa issue, URGENT!!!!
What I find hard to understand is if you have to get married due to religous reasons before living together in the US, why you actually went down the K1 route in the first place.

Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-28 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling to see each other (US and Canada) after...
I have never had to show mine but have taken an employer letter done by my HR department the last 3 trips

It was on company letter head and addressed to whom it may concernt

this is the content

This is to confirm that Sharon **** is employed as a *******, and is in full time permanent employee of **********. She has booked holiday from the company and is expected back to her role on the ********

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.

Yours faithfully

Hope that helps
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to leave the US after entry on K1 due to death in the family.
I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that you get this resolved as best you can
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-10-16 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photo size for his London interview?
Hello there,for what I know in front Selfridge's in Oxford Street there is a Photo Shop that take pictures on the American dimension or other option is that pharmacy very close to the consulate were you can keep your belongs.
I hope that helps at least to get the photos.

Good luck
benukMaleUnited Kingdom2011-06-20 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long to get police certificate in London??

It should say on their website, I know for subject access they say forty days at the most., but for my police certificate, the one you'll be talking about, that took about fifteen days and two phone calls to speed them up.



Should take max 3 weeks!!
benukMaleUnited Kingdom2011-10-26 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverstay while applying for K1
Dude why even bother to ask you and we all know the risk that you getting into it plus the winter here is not bad and in my case I live in London so I have lots to do and keep myself busy! Time fly and by the time you realize is already summer and you get your visa or you might get a ban and wait for at least 5 to 10 years! So easy to choose isn't? Not only you but thousands of us would like to be there as well just think that a Filipino need sometimes to wait 10 years to get a visa so what really is 6 months?

Not trying to judge but you asked.

Stay strong. :bonk:
benukMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-24 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSCANNED DOCUMENTS

HI VJ! MY PROBLEM IS THAT I SENT ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO MY FIANCE THROUGH USPS AND THEY NEVER GOT TO HIM. HIS INTERVIEW IS NEXT WEEK IN CIUDAD JUAREZ. THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT WAS THERE AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, IM STILL TRYING TO SEND HIM ANOTHER SET THROUGH UPS. JUST IN CASE THEY WONT GET THERE BY THE TIME HE HAS HIS INTERVIEW I WAS THINKING ON SENDING HIM SCANNED COPIES OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT. THE PROBLEM IS I KNOW THEY PREFER ORIGINAL COPIES OF DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE SIGNATURES ON THEM, BUT I CAN'T TAKE THEM TO HIM PERSONALLY. I JUST DON'T WANT HIM TO SHOW UP WITHOUT THEM TO HIS INTERVIEW. WOULD THIS BE OK? THANKS IN ADVANCE


Honestly I don't think they will accept scanned copies...Have you sent Express UPS? You should get in touch with the Embassy and see what they say or try to postpone the interview day!

Good Luck.
benukMaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-27 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Name on Birth Certificate

Anyone have experience with last name on birth certificate being mis spelled from that of the parents?
Seems an i replaced a L on the certificate

Never corrected

Any idea how this will pan out?


Hello there, I had a similar problem with my name itself and what I did was to get a Affidavit of Name Correction and people need to sign saying that your name is spelled wrong and the right spelling is...this 2 persons need to be know to you such as uncle,auntie,brother or sister nothing else!

Anyone have experience with last name on birth certificate being mis spelled from that of the parents?
Seems an i replaced a L on the certificate

Never corrected

Any idea how this will pan out?


Hello there, I had a similar problem with my name itself and what I did was to get a Affidavit of Name Correction and people need to sign saying that your name is spelled wrong and the right spelling is...this 2 persons need to be know to you such as uncle,auntie,brother or sister nothing else!
benukMaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-05 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled

Gasp....you used an avatar, a lughing avatar for that matter, on a post on VJ? You're going to get a Dear Abbey letter from the mods for that. Oh wait, that's only for new posters. Never mind :unsure:


o..........k :ot:

Joking aside, I hope it does work out eventually, I just hope he can reutrn here and give us a little bit more information...we all do wanna help, but I can see that he will probably have a lot on his mind with regards to this situation, I know the feeling...
BrockUKMaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-01 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA - When I am granted with the visa, can I fly back, restrictions!!
Hi,

Very quick question.

We have a K1 visa that is being processed, this was recieved on the 22nd February. We are hopeful this is granted anywehre between September and October. I want to know, can I fly back for a family wedding mid December, and are there any restrictions ??

Many thanks as always

Mark
markjbankoverMaleUnited Kingdom2012-04-09 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen is it safe to set a wedding date?
Take one step at a time........
wait to get visa safely in your possession!!!
Vegas DollyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-23 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
Ok. Not as bad as I originally thought. Our lawyer is one of several very reliable lawyers on the Shell Legal Plan for Shell employees.

He says - "Processing times at the Vermont Service Center depends on how many other applications are ahead of you in line. Our clients have had their K-1 Visas processed in as little as a few weeks, and as long as 3 months".

We'll see how it goes, but like you all pretty much advise, I won't be complacent and too hopeful!

Thank. Martin.
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
Ok. I guess there has been some confusion on my part. I should now expect it to be several months until I see my girl again. 'Join the club', I hear you all say! Thanks all.
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-30 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
There's a couple on here that got the NOA1 just 2 days after sending off the I-129F! Is this common? Seems far too quick. I suppose I am already being really hopeful anyway though!

Ok, so I created my timeline. How do I get it to show on my posts? Thank you all.
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-30 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
We have spent 6 months of the last 8 together in Houston, Texas. I enter on a 3 month visa waiver each time. We are looking at places around the Round Top area of Texas, west of Houston. Round Top is a cute little town we stumbled upon in April this year, so we decided on that place to get married. Some friends are keeping their diaries empty of any plans, in anticipation of coming to our August wedding. Damn, it'll be hot!

Attached Files


Edited by munkeynutts, 30 May 2009 - 12:01 PM.

munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-30 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
Hi all

I am a British guy intending to marry my beautiful Houstonian fiancee this summer in Texas. Our immigration lawyer has told us that I should expect a K-1 Visa in the post within 4-6 weeks of my fiancee submitting the I-129F. He almost wanted to put money on it! What a great guy he is. Anyway, I was really surprised by this timeframe. We'll wait and see and see how it pans out, but we shall not be complacent! I'll let you know how it goes. Martin. Bristol, England.

Attached Files


Edited by munkeynutts, 30 May 2009 - 11:40 AM.

munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-30 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing dates query
Ok. Thanks all!

Martin
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-04 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing dates query
Hi all. I just checked the USCIS processing dates for I-129F (K-1 Visa app). With other types of visas, it says things like '1 month', '3 months', etc. But the I-129F says 'December 30th, 2008' ! What does that mean?

Thank you.

Martin.

Edited by munkeynutts, 04 August 2009 - 08:39 AM.

munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-04 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
I thank you! My photo is now visible!

Regards,

Martin
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-14 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
Thank all for advice. I am not travelling in october now. My girl is taking a friend to the gig. Just playing it safe and waiting for K-1 processing! Incidentally, we received an automated email status update which read 'We have mailed you and amended notice'. We, and not one person on visajourney knows what the heck that means! We shall just wait and see what it is when it comes through in the post. I would presume my American fiancee in the US will receive something in the post, and not me (who is in the UK)? We filed I-129F in May.

Thanks.

Martin & Shawnie

PS: How can I make a photo appear on my posts, underneath my profile name? I see other posters with cute little pics and I want to display one also!
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-14 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
Thank you all for advice and tips.

Another query. My last two entries were problematic, in that I entered twice for three months at a time, and the visits were 6 weeks apart, so pretty close together. Lots of quizzing in US immigration, etc. They said that I best not come again unless I have a visa, else I could have more problems.

I have tickets for the U2 gig in Houston on October 14th. Do you think I would have problems entering Houston and staying for a few days (up to a week), for the purposes of seeing my fiancee and getting to the gig? Could they turn me back? Refuse me entry?

Thanks.

Martin
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-04 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering USA on a K-1 Visa. How long must I remain?
Hi all,

When I enter the USA on a K-1 Visa, must I remain in the USA for a minimum period of time before I can leave whenever I want for holidays, trips back to the UK, etc? Me and my fiancee will get married a matter of days after I arrive in the US.

Thank you.

Martin

Edited by munkeynutts, 04 August 2009 - 11:16 AM.

munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-04 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Status: 'We mailed you an amended notice'
Ok, thanks. Good luck my friend.

Martin.
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-14 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Status: 'We mailed you an amended notice'
Hi Surf. Anything through the post yet? My girl in Houston just got home from work, but nothing in the mailbox! sad.gif

Hope you hear something soon.

Martin.
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-14 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent Status: 'We mailed you an amended notice'
I have been scouring the internet, and aswell as people here, nobody seems to know what this means! So this means it must be something to worry about, or it is an error and means nothing?
munkeynuttsMaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-11 09:30:00