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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Zoe and Hal @ Nov 10 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 10 2008, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Zoe and Hal @ Nov 10 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I'm so excited as I just found out I can take xmas off from work so I get to go visit Hal kicking.gif

I just have one question... Do I say I'm there to visit my fiance or just family/friends? I was following the thread and saw the "less is more" suggestion but to what extent? I don't want to lie but then again, I want to be sure I get in!

Thanks!!



I fly out christmas eve and I am going to say I am visiting my boyfriend for the holdays, I wont be nervous Jack Daniels has an amazing calming effect on me ha ha


I'm going xmas eve too! Ok, will try boyfriend. I always get so nervous going through, they're always so mean to me...



hey what time and what airport, we might be there at the same time and can meet up and stress together dont start drinking till just before I land ha ha
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-10 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Zoe and Hal @ Nov 10 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi

I'm so excited as I just found out I can take xmas off from work so I get to go visit Hal kicking.gif

I just have one question... Do I say I'm there to visit my fiance or just family/friends? I was following the thread and saw the "less is more" suggestion but to what extent? I don't want to lie but then again, I want to be sure I get in!

Thanks!!



I fly out christmas eve and I am going to say I am visiting my boyfriend for the holdays, I wont be nervous Jack Daniels has an amazing calming effect on me ha ha
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-10 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Nov 8 2008, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 8 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!
You spoil all my fun rofl.gif

Actually you got it wrong I was not going to wear my Stinky Monkey outifit, I was going n ext week to get implants and thought I might flash something else rofl.gif

You're cracking me up. YES, that will work in Dallas. Why do you think they call Dallas BIG D??? rofl.gif



I was talking about flashing my smile rofl.gif
Yeah and I just had Todd on the phone telling me about the bikini contest he was just at, at a bike show you gotta love him like I am interested hahah
Just about to send you something from my hotmail, you might find it funny
x
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (villaspurs @ Nov 8 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 8 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you said fiance in the past?

I'm going on the 11th (December) so in less than 5 weeks!


No hon as I have not been there since we got engaged, we got engaged while I was there on my last trip and last time we met was in Cancun
I am just taking as much evidence I as I can of my ties back here, hope for the best as they have no record there that I have applied for a K1


While no one seems to know for certain, I've been warned that once you have your NOA2 and your petition has gone through NVC (and thus DOS), they will have a record of it for sure at the POE. Spurs and I are flying back to the States tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have a positive update for you then! Our plan right now is to go through the border together--I'll wait in his line with him. We're both flying back to England for Thanksgiving, so hopefully that will be good enough...


Have a safe trip and hope all goes well, keep us posted you can pm me anytime

Enjoy

And I got my NOA2 yesterday in the post yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee although USCIS still states pending

I am sure you wont have a prob
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Nov 8 2008, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Stinky Monkey @ Nov 8 2008, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got to admit it, I'm a nervous wreck. wink.gif

Good luck!


I am not to bad but I will be when I walk up to immigration

Hey Shaz~~~
Since it's subjective about how the officer perceives you when approach him, don't wear your stinky monkey costume and instead dress like a posh and proper school teacher. Flash him a big smile instead of diverting your eyes while you go pale with fear. Well that would work in the South, not sure about Yankee territory. rofl.gif

For my opinion to the OP: Long stays, young, no job to report ups your chances of being questioned. It doesn't mean you can't talk your way out of it. Good luck to all that want to spend the holidays with your loved ones.


Darn it!!!!!!!!!!!!
You spoil all my fun rofl.gif

Actually you got it wrong I was not going to wear my Stinky Monkey outifit, I was going next week to get implants and thought I might flash something else rofl.gif
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got to admit it, I'm a nervous wreck. wink.gif

Good luck!


I am not to bad but I will be when I walk up to immigration, why the hell did I not make Todd come here instead, I told him to take a case to the airport and if I get turned back he better make sure he is on the plane coming back with me ha ha
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have you said fiance in the past?

I'm going on the 11th (December) so in less than 5 weeks!


No hon as I have not been there since we got engaged, we got engaged while I was there on my last trip and last time we met was in Cancun
I am just taking as much evidence I as I can of my ties back here, hope for the best as they have no record there that I have applied for a K1
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Nov 8 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Visiting friends and family IS completely honest. If you mean you want to test what happens when she says, "I'm visiting my fiance." be prepared for her to be escorted to the next flight home without ever seeing you.


I've said "visiting my boyfriend" four times and "visiting my fiance" three times now (without a job) and wasn't turned away, though I'm considering simply holding it to "visiting family and friends" next month. The only thing worrying me is whether they've already got on file that I've said "fiance" in the past so perhaps changing it now will look like I'm trying to with-hold information.


I am gonna say boyfirend when I get there

What date are you going I am off Christmas Eve

Cant wait
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
QUOTE (Dave_n_Genna @ Nov 8 2008, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, my Fiancee comes next week on the 12th, and I'm suddenly having doubts about her gaining entry to the US. After reading as many posts as I could about the PoE experiences etc, I'm pretty sure she will be turned away.

She is going to have a letter from her Landlord stating that her room is being held for her with all her belongings. She is going to have a letter from her mother stating that she expects her back, as well as bank statements, credit card statements, and of course her Return Flight information.

However, she spent the summer with me (80 some days), returning to NZ 3 months ago, and this visit is for 80 days (the entire holiday season.) Also, she has no job. From what I can gather, those two things will cause her to be denied entry.

Is there anyone out there who made two 3-month visits to their loved one in the same year?
I hope I am wrong, but my confidence is broken.

(Also, will it hurt our K1 process if she is denied?)


Firstly it will not gurt your K1 if she is denied.

This is a tough one, the problem is that she has to has to have spent more time in her home country than the states and she has spent more time in America than her home country this year.

I do not know how to advise you on this one, there is a chance she will get turned back you have to weigh up if it is a chance you wish to take

It depends also on who you get a POE, but with her spending so much time in the States and no job I think they would look into it further

Hoepfully someone will come along with more experience and give you more solid advise than I can

Good luck with whatever you chose to do

Shaz
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-08 07:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee holiday visit, need PoE advice
Apparantly they do not have a record at POE that you have applied for a K1
I am going for Christmas and will say I am going to visit my boy, and if they ask more I will not lie I will tell them the truth
Last time I visited the states all they asked to see was my return ticket, although I did have a letter from my employer saying that I was on holiday and the day I was due back at work which I did not show
I would take a copy of a lease or motgage and anything that you have that show ties to the home country

Good luck and have a great time
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-06 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Needed
QUOTE (oduneja @ Nov 10 2008, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am new to this site.....There some questions I`ll like to ask..
I am a Nigerian and I meet my fiance on internet...my question now is that is there a way I can appy for a fiance visa to get married in US and how do I go about this...
An urgent advice is need as this is getting to long....


Your best bet is to read the guides so you know what is involved in this process
You said that you met on the internet, one of the criteria to applying for the finace visa K1 is that you have met in person within the last 2 years of filing for the visa
Good luck
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-10 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa waiver
Have you actually got your Visa, your time line shows that you received your NOA2 in 2006, if you have your visa is it still valid....
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-10 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVACCINES: Anyone had a problem with NOT doing them in advance?
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Nov 21 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On a Similar Topic below, someone mentioned that HPV is only required for women under 26 years old. Can anyone corroborate this?



I have the schedule in front of me and it is over the age of 27 not required, this is one time I am happy that I am not in my twenty's ha ha
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-21 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat's next after NOA2?
The best advise that I can give you is to read the guides, they will tell you the forms that are required for the next stage and there are also the example forms, so you can start getting ready for when you recieve your package from the Embassy

Edited by Stinky Monkey, 15 December 2008 - 02:30 PM.

Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-15 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBIG MISTAKE?!!!
No there should be no problem we sent ours to be signed for, I think most people do it that way so you have proof of delivery

Dont stress over it, it will be ok
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-15 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry how can that effect K1 application?
Yes if you do get through undetected you can marry, however this is visa fraud and not the way to go, and could cause problems later on with AOS if they think you entered the country with the intention of getting married on the VWP

If you were just turned away at POE and not deported then this will have no effect on your K1 petition.

Good luck with your legal journey
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-21 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for K1 before Divorce Certificate
QUOTE (jaradps @ Dec 21 2008, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does the court document mean anything? It clearly states that I am single as of now. I am sorry if I am being annoying but I am trying my best to get things done as quickly as I can. Thanks for your reply.



You are not free to marry until the divorce is final, and this is the requirement of the petition so as I said before you will have to wait till the divorce is final there is no short cut to this process
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-21 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for K1 before Divorce Certificate
One of the requirement for filing the petition is that you are free to marry, so unfortuantely you will have to wait for your divorce to be final before you can file

Good luck and sorry you will have to wait
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-21 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F aproved...what do I do now?
You might want to add an updated letter of intent to the list, virtually the same as the one for the petition but with a later date
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-21 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadvice please!!!
Hon you need $17500, you can make up the difference with assets but I think that might be $3 to every $1 short, hopefully someone else will be able to shed more light on it.
I dont know if you can get a part time job to make up the difference, or they might take a view on it as you are not that short

I hope you sort it out, and someone with more knowledge on this will be able to help you more

Hope it works out

Shaz
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-02 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbirth certificate question - UK fiance
What you have sounds like it is ok, my original was hand written they did not have cumputers then ha ha

I thought it best just incase to get a extra copy, so I applied online and got one in 3 days, so if you are worried it is an option
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-07 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about evidence
I would not stress to much at this stage for the purpose of the 129F all you have to do is prove having met in the last 2 years, we just send in about 6 pics, e-tickets, and copies of passports with the stamps

Proof of ongoing relationship is for the interview, and for the UK it does not seem that they even ask half the time for photos, cards call records etc, however I would still take everything with me when I get my interview just incase

Good luck with your Journey
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-10 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo we got approved and......
Just curious what is exactly in the envelope that you are not supposed to open........
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-11 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering about...
I went over at Christmas and had no problems
Just make sure that you are eligable for the VWP, and make sure you have a return ticket as well as all the other stuff Zoe and Hal told you to have, the more evidence of ties to your own coutry the better
Dont forget to register with Esta which has just stared it will tell you if you are elegibale for VWP and is now a requirement to get into the States, but nothing is guaranteed till you get through POE,

Also no problems for your fiance to visit you either
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-17 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyer
I would have done it for $100 whistling.gif

But seriously I do think it is a total rip off, my pet hate in life is filling in forms and doing paper word but we are doing it on our own, thanks to VJ as long as you read the guides it is not such a daunting task and it is free

The only way I would engage the help of a lawyer is if I did not have a straight forward case.

I would definately say to you do the AOS process with the help of VJ, getting the visa is expensive enough without paying their fees as well, and dont forget the non US citizen will not be able to work for a few months when they get to America


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-17 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for EAD and medical exam questions?
Yes the medical exam is required for K1 and also vaccinations that you do not or can not prove that you already have.

No you do not have to work if your other half can support you, it is not a requirement you will have to apply for EAD as part of the AOS process to be able to work

hope that answers your questions


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo question
Find your nearest Snappy Snaps they do the American size pictures

I remember when I was looking online there are some places in the Uk where you can download a suitable picture of yourself and they will send back the photo to the US standards


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-20 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOT YET RECEIVE
Firstly not sure what letter it was that you received, was it NOA1........
It might help people to answer you if you fill in your timeline
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-25 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to be officially engaged to start the k-1 visa process?!!
Dont stress just go through the guides and check everything, if there is anything you omitted get it ready incase you get an RFE for it, they will not deny you for not getting the forms right, as others have said all it will do is to slow up the process

Dont stress about the ring I have been engaged for almost a year and I dont have an engagement ring, the point is that you have decided to get married and a ring does not make it official saying yes to a proposal does
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-25 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met
I had no problem getting my noa 2 with just submitting e-tickets as I also had the passport stamps that proved that I had travelled on those dates, I did not have my ticket stubs, and got my noa2 with no RFE's
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-25 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met
That will be fine, I did not even have my stubs always seem to lose them so it was the passport stamps, e- tickets and a photo
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-25 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe requirement of seeing eachother hasn't happened yet!!
Maybe she would go on a ship somewhere and you can fly out to meet her.......................

Drive to Mexico, we had a great holiday there last year

Where there is a will there is a way

I know that in the UK you can get help for people who have a phobia of flying, maybe she could go on one of those cources for people with a fear of flying


Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-27 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security Number Confusion and another Q.....
we used N/A or none on the questions that did not apply and did not have a problem

We did not hole punch anything just put them all in a large envelope and used paper clips where we had to attach pics etc and put them in the clear plastic folders, all they will do when they get them is to put them in their folder so as long as you have everything then it is not a problem
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-28 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill USCIS automatically email me?
I have never received a e-mail from USCIS and my case is still showing as pending for months even though I got my NOA" months ago and have sent back packet 3 and waiting for my interview.

I personally think that you can not rely on receiving anything by e-mail from them and cant even trust your case status as they dont always update it.
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-29 06:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresonline relationship vs. having met in person
Please think carefully, as many have said before me you can not file the petition without having met

I met my fiance online as well, however people are different when you meet in person, the chemistry might not be right even with the best intentions.

I strongly advise to meet to make sure that you get on in person just to see if it is right for both of you regardless of filing the petition

I was lucky and it worked out beyond my expectations, however I have met people as friends online but in person they were not who I thought

Just take care the rules are there for a very good reason
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-30 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout proving we've met in the past 2 years...
QUOTE (John & Kelly @ Jan 31 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
John just left last Tuesday to go back to UK. He proposed, I accepted. I am engaged. I am so blessed. Ok, seriously, we are still crying outloud and talk about 5 times daily, 20 emails, webcam. We are such babies. LOL

So, here is the big question, Can he still come over and visit once I file the I-129f? He came over on a visa waiver. And if so, anyone suggest good times , in between, ? to visit...We are wanting to be together as much as we can. Thanks so much, appreciate anyone who has some answers. Kel



Yes he can visit I have been over to the States twice on VWP since we started the process

Just make sure that when he comes over he shows he has ties to the UK, letter from employer, return ticket, copy on motgage or rental agreement

I have only ever had to show my return ticket but always had the additional informaiton incase required

Congrats on the engagement
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout proving we've met in the past 2 years...
haha same here I think I only have a couple of boarding passes
I sent in copies of my e-tickets and copies of our passports to show we actually travelled on those dates
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice - Fiancee changing address
I know that in the UK when you have your interview and go and pay the courier you give them the address to send it to

I will get my one when I get it, fingers crossed to my work address

She can state her mothers address as long as when it delivered it can be signed for by anyone who has proof, so she could leave a credit card or somthing similar and anyone who has that at that address can sign for it
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-31 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport photo
QUOTE (jonah292 @ Feb 1 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I went to the US last summer on a J-1 Visa and I still have a remaining passport photo which was taken in May 2008. I need a passport photo for my K-1 application. I was wondering whether it would be wise to use the same photo I have used on a past visa, or start a fresh and get some new ones taken? I am not sure whether the embasy wil have my previous one on record and notice this as my application gets filed and processed?

The reason why this is such an issue is because in the UK our standard passport photos are smaller than ones required for the US. Which means I have to either make my own or go down to London to get some done again.

TIA


You do not have to go into London jut go to your local snappy snaps as they do them

If you do not have a snappy snaps near you check online for us passport photo's in the Uk and all you have to do is download an appropriate photo to them, and they will send you back your photo US size, I found lots when I looked. You can also go to kodak express you do not have to come into london

Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-01 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow about the wedding?
My advise to you is not to plan anything till at least you have NOA2 and know that NVC has sent it to the Embassy

You cant tell how long this will take so to save dissapointment I would wait

Good luck with your journey
Stinky MonkeyFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-01 12:38:00