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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1

 

Thank you but again all people have to do it read. I was very clear. Also it would not have mattered how I worded it VJ is a wonderful resource but many people on here are very rude and unChristlike when we are all in the same boat. Hard on the newbies we are asking out of ignorance to the more experienced people which is the way it should be...tolerance I see! My mom used to say...if you don't have nothing nice to say...then don't say nothing at all. Thank you  
 

 

Honestly, your post was not very clear when it comes to it's sexist/gendered language. Being respectful and correct wording is very important - especially on the internet where it is hard to deduce intent from words alone. I am not trying to berate you or anything, but just wanted to make you aware that your post was worded in a way that was offensive to some readers so that you might better understand some of the hostile responses and approach a post with a bit more delicacy next time. For example, ask if the USC or the beneficiary filled out more paperwork rather than assuming couples adhere to stereotyped gender roles. 

 

Also, most people on VJ are not rude - it's the opposite. Most of us on here are eager to help, supportive and patient with one another. Many of us may not be Christlike, but there are hundreds of religions and non-religions to appreciate on here. Yes, some people can be rude (whether naturally or because of a bad day), but they are not the majority on this forum. 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1

Hey OP, I get that you weren't trying to be offensive, but for future reference just try to understand that the way you worded your question comes off sexist and demeaning to many readers. Again, I know it wasn't your intent, but that's why many readers reacted strongly to what you wrote. Just keep in mind how you phrase things.

 

You have your answer already: USC must file the I-129F. Work together as a team and help each out as much as possible. As the beneficiary, you'll have more work to do after the I-129F gets approved. Both of you will have to supply things for all stages, of course! 

 

Best of luck. 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDocument Submission Day

At the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, there was a document submission day where my fiancee submitted all of our evidence, police certificates, and the other various documentation.  From looking around the forum, this seems to be unique to Mongolia, and maybe New Zealand.

 

The documents were submitted the Friday before the interview, which will be Wednesday.

 

Just curious, did anyone at another embassy have such a document submission day?  If so, did you feel like the CO took a really good look at the evidence?

 

Personally, my fiancee's visa interview is tomorrow, so I am freaking out, and looking for something to give me confidence.

 

Thanks.

 

Just want to wish you (well, your fiance) good luck with the interview! Let us know how it goes :)


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-20 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE questions

JFK has a very efficient immigration portion and 2.5 hours should be well enough time for her to get through and get to her next gate. Safe travels!


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Sponser $9,200 Total Income Last Year HELP!!!

Step one is to figure out whether or not your consulate accepts co-sponsors. I cannot, unfortunately, speak about Egypt and co-sponsors. 

 

Step two, if your consulate does accept co-sponsors then get one who surpasses the income requirement. Fill out an I-134 and collect supporting documents yourself, and have your co-sponsor do the same. 

 

Step two, if your consulate does not accept co-sponsors, you have a couple of options. One, you can get a new job that meets the requirements ASAP (not easy at all, I know). Current income is what matters the most. Two, you can stop the K-1 route, get married and restart on the CR-1 route. On the CR-1 you file and I-864 instead, which permits a co-sponsor. 

 

 

I wish you the best of luck in successfully navigating this hurdle!


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-21 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Received 05/18, Where can I get a Police check in the UK efficiently?

For future reference, if you have UK specific questions you might find more/faster/etc. responses in the UK sub-forum: http://www.visajourn...united-kingdom/

 

 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-22 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 petition returned to USCIS
Like others suggested, you are going to have a hard time. Manila is known for having some tough interviews and having two petitions filed so closely together, but with different people, will look very suspicious. If your relationship is genuine then eventually you'll power through.
BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-16 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting the K-1 process

Sounds like you're in good shape! Best of luck :)


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-17 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

 

I don't think there is anyway I could convey how much I disagree with this statement. In my mind the fundamental core of marriage is a complete bond including prior assets and debt. If you are so wrapped up in protecting assets or banking on a failure of the marriage you really should rethink your reasons for marriage in the first place. No other person, not even children of a prior marriage, should come between you and your spouse. If you cannot devote everything (heart, soul, and worldly goods) to the person you are making a vow to love and honor for the rest of your life perhaps marriage is not what you really want out of the relationship.

 

I don't believe it is your intention, but this came off extremely judgmental. There is no way to predict the future. Divorce does happen. Not always, but it does often. Some people choose to be more prepared IF it come to that. Signing or not signing a prenup is not a sign that people are not ready for marriage. If anything, the discussion around it demonstrates an understanding of the complexity of the LEGAL bond about to be entered. Marriage is just as much legal as it is symbolic or religious.

 

I know I've discussed it because I don't want to burden my fiance with MY debt. He was not there for it, had no say in its accumulation, and it's not his responsibility. Whether we do one or not is still undecided. 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-09 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

My dear to me this would be a "Red Flag"  Some of us have money some don't.  some of our families do...some don't.  I believe that coming together in marriage is a sharing of everything.  If you don't trust "out of the gate" what is happening in the background?  Why does that person want you but not appreciate you.  I have to expand on this saying if you are older you may have older children already who may feel entitiled.,  But again that is up to the parents,.  I don't think you can go into a marriage with a disclaimer.  I personally made provisions for my children (im 58) and my husband has for his kids (57) but we will build a life together.  But you could win the lottery!  There are always things that can happen,  I think you are younger than I so I say...be careful.  Marriage is suppose to be an equality, a meeting of the minds and hearts.  Guess I am old school.  Not like we have millions to break up as we were "movie stars".  And clearly most of them have no "pre nup" 

 

I think the concern isn't about how much they trust each other right now. I mean, when you decide to get married you obviously trust each other and desire to spend the rest of your lives together. The issue arises when things change (if they change). People fall out of love. People cheat. People lose trust. People change. We can't see the future, so a pre-nup is a safety net if the worse happens. Yes, a healthy marriage will (in many cases) involve sharing all assets (income, property, debts, etc.), but if the marriage fails you don't want to b in a position where one person is trying to take everything from the other. Hence the ugly divorces. 

 

And a lot of stars do have pre-nups, of sorts, but the strength of pre-nups is variable. There are so many caveats and loopholes to be found. And the tabloids love to blow up a divorce fight that may or may not actually exist.


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-08 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage in a different state?

always check the requirements first

California requires a blood test first, Washington does not

 

Uh, California does NOT require a blood test. Source: http://www.cdph.ca.g...eneralinfo.aspx


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRedflags (merged)

Previous marriage to a foreigner will be a question and that's it - typically. 

 

The second flag you have is not a flag - it's a wailing raid siren. Getting pregnant by another man while dating you and applying to come over to marry you is going to look like a textbook case of a sham marriage. I am not saying that it is a sham or that I don't believe you have a true loving relationship (it does not matter what I think or don't), but the officer will not see this as OK. I would immediately start preparing a Plan B because the odds of Plan A working are just so so so small if they find out the baby is not biologically yours. 

 

Regardless, I wish you, your fiancee, and your soon-to-be child the best of luck with this difficult situation.


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-17 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Omg sweetie! I LOVE ORLANDO!

I work for disney and met my honney there so i go there A LOT and the POE is fine... the you say WERE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD and u show that u have a hotel n flight back etc... ur in! Have fun and say hello to my boss for me (the mouse himself) smile.png

 

 

Thanks for the reassurance! I'm a Disney addict (as is my entire family)!


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-29 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

 

Ah, I see.  Perhaps the necessity to rent the house could be shown as evidence somehow.  He could show that he will need to be in the U.K. to actually rent out the house, and therefore does not (yet) have immigrant intent.

 

It's so cool that you guys are in the film industry.  I used to be in the entertainment industry myself, but those days are behind me.

 

I'm hoping that there just isn't really a problem. I mean, he'll have proof that he's going to Disney World for the time stated and a return ticket, which going through Orlando must be EXTREMELY routine. I'd be surprised if he was questioned beyond "What's the purpose of your trip? Going to Disney World". 

 

We love the industry. We don't really know what else we'd do, tbh. 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-24 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

 

He has to prove he has an intention to leave, of course.  One would logically think that if he already received his NOA2, he would go back for the interview, but to be on the safe side, I would have him bring anything you can think of to prove he intends to go back.  The fact that he already quit his job is not really good, but it's always possible he'll just be waved through anyway.

 

If this vacation is in August, why not interview before then?  It might be possible.

 

He's a filmmaker so "quitting a job" was more of a "phasing out of a company to work on his own" sort of thing. 

 

For London, it'd be a close call to get an interview before then. Also, once he has the visa he can't come and go and he has things he needs to do in the last couple of weeks of August. For example, he'll be renting out his house, but he doesn't want to solidify that until he has a visa. Even if we could interview the last week of July, it doesn't give him time to sort that before he'd come over for vacation and not be allowed to go home for several months. 


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-24 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Hello everyone! I just want to feel out some opinions for visiting. 

 

We received our NOA2 on May 16th (earlier than we expected as CSC was dead when we first applied). We already have a vacation (with my family) booked for August 6th through the 18th here. We're going to Disney World with my family for the vacation. We are planning on requesting an interview date for the 19th of August or after, obviously. 

 

Anyway, does anyone have experience with this through Orlando? He quit his job to prepare for the move, owns a house (so no mortgage), but will have all of his bank statements. Additionally, I'll send him all the stuff for the interview so he'll have the NOA1 and NOA2, as well as letters from the embassy and potentially an interview date by that time. Even more, he'll have copies of our vacation info (6th through the 16th at Disney and 17th at a hotel near Universal) and a return ticket. 

 

Any advice or just simple reassurance? I'm much more stressed about it than he is, to be honest.


BaBamSamFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-24 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp? A bit confused
Yep, it's the discretion of the border agent whether he wants to admit your fiance into the US. Typically they want to see that you're spending more time outside of the US than inside of the US. The fact that he was just here and stayed the full 6 months and is returning again so soon might raise an eyebrow...
MrsB2012FemaleDenmark2013-03-20 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do I get my to be 24 year old daugter to the usa

Wonder if any ICE agents read this website?? If they do they already have his IP address, the rest will be easy for them to deduce.

Can you say "watch list" ?


Um, sorry to burst your bubble but ICE does not have automatic access to any of our IP addresses. There is something known as due process in these here United States.
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-02-18 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs my fiance need K1 visa
Just to clarify it is possible for a fiance(e) to come to the US on a VWP without a K1 and marry a USC as long as the non-USC then returns to their country of origin and files for a CR1. My ex and I did just that -- we were living abroad together, we came to the US for a holiday and got married, then returned to the UK where we filed for the CR1.

The question -- which Evylin mentions above -- is whether the non-USC intends to stay in the US and adjust status.
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-11 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried before K-1 Visa is approved?
I'm a USC. My then-fiance and I were living in the UK together (in sin!!! :P) and came back to the States to get married so my family and friends could celebrate with us. He entered on the VWP, as did his mum. When asked the purpose of his visit to the States, he said he was visiting to marry his American fiancee with whom he lived in the UK, then after the wedding return with her to the UK where she had indefinite leave to remain. Stamp, stamp. We stayed two weeks, got married and went back to London and filed for a CR-1 a month later. Super-easy.
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-09 20:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling when k1 visa is issued to get married in another usa state

So then where are are all of these states with the supposed residency requirement then?


I think she may be confusing the issue with some states which require a waiting period between license issuance and the actual marriage ceremony.
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-22 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling when k1 visa is issued to get married in another usa state

That is weird. We will just call Wisconsin 'iffy' :P


Actually, it's pretty clear. The 30-day rule is in effect only for those who are already residents of Wisconsin. If one has been a resident of any Wisconsin county for at least thirty days prior to making an application for a license, that person must apply for a license in that county and not any other. Non-residents of Wisconsin need not establish temporary residence of 30 days to marry, but must be married in the county in which they apply for their license.

See Wisc. Stat. § 765.05: http://docs.legis.wi...statutes/765/05

And further: https://docs.legis.w...isc/oag/_544/_1
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-22 00:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarrying at exactly90th day

and? 'she' mentioned 'that' was the correct way.
Which is patently false.
Which smacks of stupidity.




I wasn't questioning whether or not what she (the mistaken IO) said was rubbish, since it quite patently was. You seemed to be unclear as to whom the pronoun "she" applied. Just trying to help clarify.Posted Image
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-11 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarrying at exactly90th day

IO's have no gender. Of 'whom' are you speaking?

I am speaking of a poorly trained IO, one who's tripped the 'stupid' meter.


In bigdog's post, he referred to the IO as a female.
the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-08-11 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures70-page application?
Just a question -- what will you do if your expedite is rejected? Will you withdraw your petition and file again later when it's more convenient for your schedule?

Edit: brain thinking of one thing and hands typing another.

Edited by Honey Crumpet, 04 September 2012 - 05:31 PM.

the mavenFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-09-04 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate.

Why would I call the NVC if the documents went straight to the consulate? No offense, but that does not make any sense.


No offense, but your original post doesn't make sense. You are already implying that consulate should be the one to answer your status, yet when someone gives advice that you can call NVC for updates, you retort back with a question like its the wrong answer. Dude, just call NVC, they will tell you on of the two things, either they know your status or the consulate knows your status. Then you wouldn't have to post this question of yours..

Edited by Abby-Ron, 16 February 2011 - 06:09 AM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2011-02-16 06:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate.

Why would I call the NVC if the documents went straight to the consulate? No offense, but that does not make any sense.


NVC is no longer holding your case once it is forwarded to the embassy.. So any updates will be through your embassy. DUH!!!!
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2011-02-16 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate.

Bu that is exactly what I got, my NOA2 stating that the packet has been "forwarded to the listed consulate"!!!


So then whats your question? Obviously once its forwarded to the consulate, they have your status. duh!!!!
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2011-02-16 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate.

"The above petition has been approved, and forwared to the listed consulate."

On 08FEB2011, I received the email notification of the approved NOA2.
On 14FEB2011, I received the hard copy with the quoated statement above.

Who should I call to get my case number and status update? (NVC or consualte - London)


Currently its NVC until you get a status update saying its been forwarded to the consulate. Most likely you will get a NOA stating that your packet has been sent to the consulate.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2011-02-16 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?

No I don't have one, as Canadians do not need a Visa to visit..


So then whats the problem? You can freely visit US, just don't overstay.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2012-11-05 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?

Hi thanks but am I allowed to visit US while awaiting approval?




As long as you have a current US visa you can go to the US.

Edited by Abby-Ron, 05 November 2012 - 02:24 PM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2012-11-05 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting while waiting K-1 approval?

HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.
So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?
We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.
We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry :(
Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!


5 months processing for K-1 Visa, then processing time at your local embassy in Canada. Just apply for K-1 visa, most petitions are done and enjoying marriage within a year after the petition has started. That's my 2 cents.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2012-11-05 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen to get employement Letter

Probably a dumb question but I will ask it. My better half is scheduled for her interview Jan 28th, 2013. When would it be good to get the employment letter. Should I get it now or wait till we are closer to the interview date. I will have no problem at all getting the letter since I work for a major university.


As long as you have a recent one.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2012-11-13 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUgghh, original signatures??
I even included pictures of us signing the forms and holding the forms just to truly send the message home that these are in fact the forms we signed together. :lol:
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-09 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long after the K1 expires

OK so I hear once you get married your k1 is expired so how long am I allowed to stay in the country after were married ?
and can i travel outside of the country like for a honeymoon ?
Also what if they deny me permanent residency cause they deny my wife as sponsor even though they approve her for the visa ?


Technically the K1 is expired after it is used for the one time entry. You need to file for Advance Parole to go out of the country.

On the matter of what happens if they deny permanent residency, you don't have to go home but you can't stay here. ;)
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-14 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter sending RFE
Based on user inputted data here, it takes 2 to 4 weeks after replying to an RFE. Though that's just a rough average and not a guarantee.
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-15 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshould i wait 2 years before applying for fiance visa
You just need to have met within the last two years. There is no requirement that you should have known each other for at least two years.
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-23 05:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthinking about quitting my job

Costa rica


I was wondering where Costa diva was. :blink:
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-16 01:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Validity
The visa is for one time entry and becomes invalid once used.
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-23 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or bust
This doesn't make sense to me. You were waiting for the appeal and you got married in the meantime and now you want to go back to using the K1 visa. Looks like you're looking at "bust" from your two options.
YagisamaMaleJapan2011-02-28 01:45:00