ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to present the K1 file?
As big dog said, they already have your file with all your documentation.Copies of the important stuff,just in case, is all that is needed.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-21 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTurning a Wedding Into an Unofficial Ceremony As a Backup Plan
One thing you really need to do is get the "unofficial wedding" jargon out of your and fiance's vocabulary. You don't need it to be accidentally mentioned at an interview as it can raise all sorts of other questions. It is just a party for friends and family. There is only one wedding, and it will be held in the states after she arrives.It's a bit funny that most everyone needs to have that big ceremony with white dress, food and drink, the music and the whole bit. And a few hours later the reality hits and it's now becomes whose turn is it to take out the trash. :whistle:
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-20 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTurning a Wedding Into an Unofficial Ceremony As a Backup Plan
Seems there are a lot of people trying to play around estimated time frames in order to plan a wedding when the process is not even half over. I understand it can be complicated when families are spread between two countries a half a world apart, but the simplest thing is to GET THE VISA first, then make plans. You have some 6 months after the visa is issued to use it. Then another 3 months to get married once she arrives. That should give you ample time to get a venue and make concrete plans. Too often something stupid happens and then everyone gets really stressed out and you really do not need to go there.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-20 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHard copy NOA1
They will send it to you in the mail. Give it a few days. Maybe it's the technology but it seems text and emails are faster than the the post office. :whistle:
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-22 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat Ports of Entry give work authorization
No POE's issue work permits. Period. End of conversation.Read above.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-23 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes it matter that my fiance is unemployed?
And again the short answer. No.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-24 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance immigrating to States - marriage question
After your fourth or fifth marriage :whistle: you pretty much tell the family to take a hike and just do it your way. A number of people will do it the first time around. Just remember this is YOUR day. You do not want to alienate family but they need to be considerate of all that is going on as well. And yeah, with a K1 you gotta get married in the US. No way around that.

And it is NEVER a good idea to plan anything firm until the visa is in her hands. Dumb things happen and you so do not need that stress on top of everything else.

Edited by Enigma11561, 25 December 2012 - 01:40 PM.

Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-25 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSupport question
Yep. gross income.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-26 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWarsaw embassy interview - what to expect?
My wife interviewed in Warsaw. Each and every interview is different. She got grilled for over half an hour. Others a few questions and that was it. It is entirely up to the CO and what concerns, if any, they may have. And yes, sometimes their decisions may have some premeditation based upon the docs in front of them. Little you can do about it.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-02 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa timeline and tips for how to speed up the process

I'm gonna guess that she's got her head wrapped around her airticket departure date, somehow.


Good perception. But I hope they did not make any airline reservations yet.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-27 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement Ring

i'm not getting one. but i will spend thousands on flying to Moscow to pick up my fiancee for the interview :P


Now that is money well spent.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-29 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement Ring
Engagement rings are nothing more than a marketing device for retailers to sell more diamonds. Wedding rings are a lot more important, if you are into this stuff to begin with. Take her on a really great honeymoon instead.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-26 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate (Argentina)
Most interviews are scheduled about one month, give or take,in advance.That gives you a nice window to secure your certificate within the 5 day window.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-21 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDual Citizenship Petioner and no receipt yet
If they cashed your check, then they have received your paperwork. If they have your paperwork you will get something in the mail. Just the way it works. It should be sent to your Texas address. give it another few days or just put in a phone call to make sure they got the address correct.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-10 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do we pay visa fee?
I stand corrected. Seems Manila has a different way of doing things than other countries. My bad
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-10 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen do we pay visa fee?
You pay the visa fee at the embassy, just before your interview. It takes a bit of time until you get your packet 3 from the embassy so just hang in there. You collect the doc needed, as requested in the packet ( which is really nothing more than a letter), send the letter back indicating you have everything ready, and then packet 4 comes, which is your interview date.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-09 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support
They are concerned about his ability to support you. It is his info they want.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-10 19:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Plans (Cancel?)
It is always advisable to plan nothing until the visa is in hand and she is here. You just never know what stupid something will happen and blow all time lines out the window. Because you have plans in Aug 2013, this is usually enough time for the venues to accept another party in place of yours and therefore refund all deposits. Do this if you can and relieve your stress. If you don't, and the time frames begin to creep on on you, your stress now will be small potatoes compared to then.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-11-08 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSC with a lost passport - no stamps and visas
I did not show stamps in my passport, only the boarding passes. Worked ok for me.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-13 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question 18, enough detail?
USCIS has no clue as to how you met. Only what you told them. Most people only give give a short description, to cover that the face to face meeting necessary happened in the last 2 years. As long as both of you are on the same page, you should be fine.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-14 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill USCIS Resubmit a payment?
Hopefully it will be as easy as just sending in back all over again and only losing a few weeks.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-15 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter my fiancee come to usa and we marry
It takes about 2 weeks for the SS department to have their files updated from USCIS. After that you can get a SS number. It's really very simple. Some people do it before they are married and some after. It really does not matter. You cannot file for AOS until after you are married.No need to get nervous about this.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-15 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter my fiancee come to usa and we marry
According to your timeline you have not had her interview yet. Therefore no visa yet. If this is accurate, you have a few steps to go before she gets here.Once this is finished and she has her visa, then she can come here, you get married in the 90 days as required. You can file for a SSN after about 2 weeks. For this you need to go to the SS office and fill out a very simple form and get your card in the mail a few weeks later.Then you file for her AOS.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-15 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo copy of medical or Vaccination worksheet given
. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy).

Your medical records should be in the brown envelope which they will open at the POE. You can try and ask them for a copy.

Edited by Enigma11561, 16 January 2013 - 03:59 PM.

Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-16 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving the US after marriage
You can always leave. It's coming back that is the problem.Blessings can wait. Do it the right way as suggested above.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-19 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Extensions
My understanding is that the visa cannot be extended. You have 6 months to use it. Then 90 days to get married. Maybe others can chime in about delaying the interview ( hence the visa itself) to give you this time.

Edited by Enigma11561, 22 January 2013 - 10:43 PM.

Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-22 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa - Getting married before the visa comes through

Thanks guys, dont worry we haven't done anything yet except apply for the K-1. We looked into it quite a lot and the most important thing was being together, this and a few other reasons meant the K1 was the way to go. No money wasted! :)

Now i guess there is a chance we might have the Visa in time for August which would be perfect, but I hear ya all saying wait and be patient.

- We will not get married till we have the Visa, that would be madness
- However what would be wrong with arranging the wedding but without the legal bit so its basically just a party, in order to ensure everyone can attend that we want. Then completing the legal element when we have the Visa.
- Ok i see actually two people said USCIS frown on an unofficial wedding for whatever reason so guess maybe not.

Thanks for the help, chill AK2005 we havent wasted anything.

Regards,

Owen




owen

What part of this do you not understand? All either of you have to say is that is was a "Wedding party" and its over. Denied.Legal or not. The one photo that "looks" like a reception puts you in the hot seat.I cannot tell you how many people just slip up and say one wrong word and your toast. WAIT UNTIL THE VISA IS IN HAND. You have no idea of the tiniest things that have gone wrong with couples before you. Read Gary's last post.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-07 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC ... RFE

well I did give my attorney 60 pics, plane ticket and 340 pages of skype convo.... we keep racking our brain which is only driving us crazy so we just have to wait and see... :bonk:


What you gave and what was submitted may be two different things. Did you ask for copies of everything that was sent? Not that I distrust lawyer. :whistle: But anyone lawyer worth their fees did not send in 340 pages of skype conversations.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-22 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 fiance visa
I think Elvis has left the room.Too many no's to handle.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-14 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 fiance visa
To the OP. Not to be rude but what part of NO do you not understand? The visa will be denied for all the reasons stated above.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2012-12-14 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 timeline

My dilemma: I want to submit the K-1 petition ASAP, but currently do not have a job and will be unable to have a co-sponsor. However, I am actively seeking employment and expect to be making a decent salary within the next few months. My question is, if I submit the K-1 soon, and receive NOA1 and NOA2 but am still not in a position to fill out the affidivit of support yet, am I allowed to wait a few months until we can proceed? Are there deadlines where if you do not follow through fast enough, you have to start everything over?


This is the bigger issue. You are putting yourself in a position of much stress if your expectations for a decent job do not prove fruitful in a timely manner.I am not familiar with the embassy in Costa Rica, but most work in a similar fashion of sending you a packet requesting information after they have received your info from the NVC. This is when you need the I-134 affidavit of support for the embassy interview. You can delay sending the packet back for a short while without negatively affecting anything,( and it will take many months before you get to this point)but if your expectations still have not been met, no job yet,it could become an issue. We all want to be together ASAP, but if can hold off until you have a job and know you can submit pay stubs and the like, it would be better for you.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-04 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Process and K2 Questions
There really is no more K3. It is now the CR1 spousal visa. Processing times can vary by couples but the CR1 may be a bit faster. A child coming on a K2 visa needs to be here before their 21st birthday and can adjust status.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-07 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134 and Freelance Income
Money is money. Earnings are earnings. And proof is proof. Show them proof of the money.As long as it is legit should be no problem.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-10 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling K-1 and Visitation situation (Please help!)
Sorry but there are no hopeless romantics there. You need to play within the rules and just try to work it out as best as you can.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-17 23:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee coming to USA in a month, got a quick question.

You CAN go to Canada if you have your AP.


I will defer to Canadians who may know better but this if from the Canadian Visa website.

United States citizens and permanent residents: You do not need a visa to visit or transit in Canada if you are a United States citizen or a person lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who is in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence.

What your saying is that with AP and some other proof of residence you can safely travel to Canada?
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-21 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee coming to USA in a month, got a quick question.
You cannot go to Canada until you get your GC. That is my understanding. I am not sure about the AP being valid for this.Just wait a bit, do the right thing by applying for the AOS and get enjoy your new wife here before going out someplace in Europe.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-20 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIRS Form W-7 box 6c what to list as "number"?
Technically she came here as a K2? Also, babies born here can get a SS almost after birth so I do not understand what you mean by "too young".
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-03-05 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Broker Question
This site is NOT NOT a marriage broker. It is a dating/chat site. As Gary said they put in the IMBRA stuff just to cover their butts.I would not open a can of worms by saying you met thru a marriage broker..because you did not. You simply met online at a chat site as thousands of us have done. Geez. how else do you meet some one from 5,000 miles away unless you just happen to work internationally or were on vacation someplace. If you want really specific info about this site go here. www.russianwomendiscussion.com
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-02-18 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f (K-1) Headache
As some others have stated, do please very careful about sending money to a person whom you have never met. 98% of the time this had a tendency of going south, way south. And when they insist on two more tickets for chaperones, sorry, but the hair on the back of my neck goes straight out.
Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-04-25 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere can we meet?
Not to mention how on earth you will be able to make trips to see this woman, and if things go well, begin a visa process, all of which will cost thousands of dollars, if you cannot afford to pay the child support.You really need to clean that mess up first. As some one said up thread, try to get a personal loan and pay this off. May cost a bit more in interest charges but you will have your life back.

Edited by Enigma11561, 03 January 2013 - 12:23 PM.

Enigma11561MaleBelarus2013-01-03 12:20:00