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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPort of Entry questions Baja California
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seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-07-17 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPort of Entry questions Baja California

Hi guys and thanks in advance.

 

My fiancée will be coming in in next month. She will be coming in under a K1 visa. I will be going to Baja to Pick her up and will be crossing by foot on the san ysidro border in Baja/cali.

 

We will take package and visa. Some clothes, etc.

 

 

Do I need to make any further appointments?

 

appointment to cross?

 

My understanding is that she needs an I - 94. Anything else?

 

Where will she get a stamp, and to what document, to show the 90 days start?

 

Anything else?

 

Thanks.

 

 


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-07-07 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94; second interview
TboneTx, thanks for the reply. I checked the link you gave me and I do not find the san ysidro border crossing california. I did find there number it is difficult to get someone on the phone. I was unsuccessful.

I did visit fiancée a few weeks ago and I ask a guard at the border and he told me where to go. He did not mention appointment. Don't know if he forgot or is not necessary. Anything else? Thanks.


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-07-25 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94; second interview
1) are I 94 available through land border crossing from Mexico on weekends?

2) when you cross is the fiancée given a second interview?

3) I heard that "border officer" may want to see wedding plans, is this true? Do I need additional evidence?




seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-07-24 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo stamps in passport

If question is regarding whether I had an issue evidencing that I saw my girlfriend within the last 2 years enlight of no passport stamps, then yes I had that issue. If questions is I had problems getting record, then I never got them so I can' tell you.

 

My situation is simillar to yours. I am from Los Angeles and travelled to see my girlfriend in Baja Cali., Mexico.

 

What I did is as follows: I turned in picturs of five seperate dates that I saw her in person. The pictures were of her and I together. The last two pictures were supported with reciepts [that had dates] show the very event that we were doing, i.e. a reciept showing we were eating tacos at a restaurant with a picture showing us those tacos. In one picture I show her podinh with  the sweat pants nexty to her that I bought her [that I bought in LA] and took to mexico. I place a copy of that reciept in package. I even appeared in the picture. To show we were togather.

 

I also explained it in the addendum, to the question of whether we met in the last two years, that they don't stamp passports when you travel by land (I am sure they know these but it is good to explain). At the end I tried to creat CIRCUMSTANCIAL evidence to show I was there with her in the last two years.  

 

Good Luck.


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-03-23 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing K1 petition

 

As the beneficiary, you can just not go to the interview.  You have to wait out the process before any other visa will be considered.  Sucks but that's the deal you have.
 

 

Please stop telling people this - its not true!  You can file for the B2 alongside the K1 just fine.  

 

I do agree the OP should write to the Embassy explaining no wish to pursue the K1 visa.


PBJMaleUnited Kingdom2014-06-25 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 160, Previous Visas denied

 

No, it's not an issue. Previous refusals on any non-immigrant visas won't affect her current K1 visa application.

 

Edit: She just have to be truthful when asked about it in the form (DS-160) and during the interview. They have everything in record anyways. :)

 

sweet cakes,

 

 

Thank you so much for the fast reply!!!


ale89MaleUkraine2014-06-23 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 160, Previous Visas denied

My Fianceè just filled out the DS 160, and she has tried to apply for both a tourist visa and student visa from Ukraine, she was found Ineligible both times, will this have an affect on our K1?

 

Has anyone had this issue? Or is it even an issue?


ale89MaleUkraine2014-06-23 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Checklist before sending out

Looks great! Just double check that everything is signed and every applicable box is filled out. Good luck! My fiancee is coming this week, we are both 25, where are you located? We are in southern California.


ale89MaleUkraine2014-08-19 17:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresText conversation Not in English

You should be fine, I sent over my conversations with English, Ukrainian, and Italian words. The people at the embassy should read Ukrainian just fine.


ale89MaleUkraine2014-08-19 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures221 (g) Refusal Letter
This is why I like this forum, everyone come here to share ideas, my ideas might be wrong, I am thinking 10 months of communication sounds shaky, but true 10 months is enough to prove your relationship. Sometimes people get different and irrelevant reasons for refusal.
eeosasNot TellingCanada2014-08-08 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures221 (g) Refusal Letter

Eastwoodclint, everything you showed the consulate in Albania is pretty much the same thing I showed the consulate where I applied for my K1, but it seems your relationship is old enough, you only showed evidence dated  '' communicating back and forth since 11/2013'' to my understanding, that's about 10 months proof of communication, that my friend is a red flag.  forgive me if I am wrong here. You should try prove to them you have known this person for as long as you can prove. it seems the red flag is based on the length of communication, of which the consulate will not disclose that. Thank you.


eeosasNot TellingCanada2014-08-08 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical during period, is it ok?

I saw applicants with a note "to be back after menses" when i had my medical exam. They did everything except the urine collection..Maybe it varies from different countries..

yeah it absolutely varies country to country .. I saw some members say the same thing here, but am sure where my wife's will be done it is a non issue..

it's always better to contact the doctor directly than to come here risking a mistake :)


stevie bMaleFiji2013-06-22 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical during period, is it ok?

for my wife it is a no problem (asked the doctor directly), although I have seen some members  from other countries come back from their medical with an additional appointment necessary due to their "monthly" visitor.. check your country's panel physicians and ask them directly for the most accurate answer


stevie bMaleFiji2013-06-22 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSadly I got a RFE today waiting for my NOA2

Don't sweat it - we just got an RFE as well, but I've already mailed it back to them. The reason I think I got an RFE is because I didn't attach a separate page for the question that asks "Describe the circumstances under which you met"...so I typed out a whole page and mailed it to them. That question only has 2 lines on it on the I-129F but I think they want you to write an essay on that question.

 

What do you mean "the reason I THINK I got an RFE..."? Was the reason not spelled out on the letter they sent?
 


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-04-15 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSadly I got a RFE today waiting for my NOA2

Sometimes they lose stuff. Sucks, but it happens. With ours, it took a week to get the actual letter and probably a couple weeks after they received what they needed before we got the NOA2.


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-04-13 00:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBy land then air OR by air only ?

I flew out of Vancouver and went through immigration before leaving. I went 3  hours early and made my flight with only 20 minutes to spare, but I felt like they keep your flight time in mind and make sure to process you so you're in time (so like, maybe a K1 who got there after me was processed sooner cuz they had an earllier flight). I can see where you might miss a flight if they're trying to figure out if they should let you in or not, but that shouldn't be the case with a K1 as it's totally legit.


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-04-18 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCost and Timeline

About 13 months for me (9 months to NOA 2, 1 month to interview and approval, 1 week to wedding and AOS app, 3 months to GC), but some K1s are going really fast now, so from filing the petition to EAD could be as little as 6 or 7 months if everything goes smoothly, and the stars align, (and you get married immediately).


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-04-22 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Assets Question

Correct. If your income is sufficient, just ignore the assets stuff.


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-04-29 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to file 1-129F and have a few questions

Thank so much NLR.  Rob trusts you because you have a Jeep :)

Regarding documents, thanks re; originals.  However, I cannot see what documents we might be required to fie.  Would these things be divorce decrees and death certificates to prove that we are both free to marry?  Neither of us have been previously married or have criminal records expunged or otherwise so this type of thing would not apply to us - I guess I am worried that we are missing information for the initial filing of the 1-129F.  

 

long form birth certificate(s), and later police record checks? Also original, signed letters of intent (in this case, you send the original).
 


ricnallyFemaleCanada2014-05-10 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationships that started via Social Media

i met my fiance by social media too august 2012 he came in november to my country and in march he sent the petition k1


firegirl1788FemaleDominican Republic2014-05-01 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm DS-160

the ds 160 doesnt have anything to do with the date of the interview.


firegirl1788FemaleDominican Republic2014-05-26 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferring approved K1 petition from Paris to London Embassy
My friend is going through this same process except from Paris to Tunis. I highly suggest you confirm with Paris that they sent your packet via the appropriate TRACKED courier (DHL, I believe). They did not do this in my friends case and although the embassy in Tunis has the electronic file, they will not proceed without the hard copy. I don't mean to alarm you but it seems the Paris consulate does not always do their due diligence. Better to get on it now than wait. Good luck!
lillakatoussaFemaleTunisia2014-04-16 23:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many pages of chat log?
I agree with TBone, front loading ESPECIALLY for difficult embassies is a necessity. Better to be safe than sorry..
lillakatoussaFemaleTunisia2014-05-15 22:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresemail meaning

hello everyone i just received this email from ustraveldoc.com, what is the meaning

 

Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate 

The passport number being returned is ++++++

You have chosen to have your documents delivered to the following location: ++++++



 

thank you


0Male02014-04-21 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE confused

hello, 

i fly to los angeles but my airplane have first stop at philadephia airoport, where should i give my immigration packet k 1? at LAX airoport or philadelphia?


0Male02014-04-23 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespoe question
Hello my poe is Philadelphia and then I have my final destination Los Angeles in connecting flight so my question is : do I have to go through immigration twice or only in Philadelphia? Thank you
0Male02014-04-24 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter she gets visa

Getting SSN first is much more sensible, Get married, apply for the Adjustment of Status and live a happy life :)


k1 UAEMale02014-05-19 02:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresupdate!sealed envelope taken at abu dhabi;not at POE

all airports of UAE are POE for US? or only Abu Dhabi airport?


k1 UAEMale02014-05-20 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I fill out DS 160 on my fiancee's behalf?

Yes you can do it

 

and then you have to put your name in the question where it asks "Did someone assist you while filling this form" and then below that you have to put Assister's name and sign it for her as well...  


k1 UAEMale02014-05-20 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Abu Dhabi (merged)

K1 uae, does the nvc usually send the notice by mail or e mail to the petitioner? Thank you for the help.

 

NVC sends no notice... its the USCIS sends you notice that your case has been approved and forwarded to NVC this notice is called NOA 2 and then you neva know that when it goes out from NVC to the cencerned Embassy... But when your interview is scheduled the Embassy in Abu Dhabi will send an EMAIL to the petitioner mentioning date of interview and other requirments.

 

 

Dont forget to make your timeline :) its fun to see others timelines and sometime encouraging too ;)


k1 UAEMale02014-05-28 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Abu Dhabi (merged)

Hi everyone, just new in this site, can any body answer my concern, our k-1 fiancee visa has been approved,for example uscis approved our petition tjis month.and now they are forwarded the case to nvc.how many months do I should wait for my sched in abu dhabi for interview.thanks a lot for all the future info.

 

after the NOA2 wait for 20-30days for the embassy to recieve your case... embassy take a maximum of 20 days to send you interview date. Interview dates are sent in email to the petitioner... stating the date and required documents... and a list of physicans from where you have to get your medical done before the iterview... before doing anything else... i suggest to sit back and relax until you get that email..

 

hope that helps


k1 UAEMale02014-05-27 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI badly need your assistance

Hello there everyone,

This is Maria. I am kind a new here in VJ. I read and learned alot in this website. Here is my situation.

My Fiance lives in Arnold Maryland, USA. We've met 2 years ago in US and got engaged December of last year (2013). He filed the first part of K-1 Visa which is the I-129F last March 20, 2014. He sent it to Dallas,TX Office. We waited for few weeks and he did't received any notification or something up until this day May 16, 2014. He called USCIS several times, and they kept saying that the can see the name of my fiance in there system. I understand that as long as they received the I-129F they will notify/inform us, right? He (my fiance) constantly check his email and mail box everyday but seems like up to this day he didnt received anything.

I finally got the urged to send this because We really badly need your assistance. I am worried now. Next week it will be 2 months already that we havent heard anything yet. I know that most of you knows the process better.

We would really appreciate your assistance. I hope to hear from you soon guys.

Thank you and God Bless.









 

Hello Maria, yes he should have received something by now. In our case, it took almost two month to get the NOA1 even though the letter was dated a month earlier. The government is slow, you know.

Like everybody is saying here, he should have sent the package at least with a confirmation delivery, but also track the check when was deposited.

Also, I signed up  to get updates by email and text message.  That is just for the NOA1, the NOA2 comes from NVC. Then you track it here because you will have a case number in Manila :

https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

 

 


Edited by Him and Her, 16 May 2014 - 01:17 PM.

Him and HerMalePhilippines2014-05-16 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you do after the 5 months of wait time?

 

 

the NVC does not send the NOA2. USCIS will send the NOA2 after your petition is approved. 5 months is the average processing time. you likely received yours in two months because you were processed at CSC or because you received an expedite. two months is not the norm for the non-Philippines filers being processed at TSC.  

 

OP: when you are able to put in a service request, i believe the representative will give you an estimate for their response time...30 days maybe? i am not sure because i have not reached the 5 month mark yet (it's in June for me as well). If you have trouble filing the service request at 5 months - you should consider writing to your US Senator for assistance with your case. 

 

From this link:

http://travel.state....ance-k-1.html#1

 

 

The First Step: Filing the Petition

  • You, the U.S. citizen sponsor, must file Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live. See Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) for information on where to file the petition. Further information is available on the USCIS website under Fiancé(e) Visas. Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.
  • After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives.

NOA2 will have your case number.

 

 


Edited by Him and Her, 23 May 2014 - 07:00 PM.

Him and HerMalePhilippines2014-05-23 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you do after the 5 months of wait time?

Hi everyone! On June 9th, it will be 5 months since my NOA1. I was told to call USCIS after the 5 month period and put in a service request. Additionally, I was told that the 5 month span was an "estimate" between the NOA1 and NOA2 for Texas.  My question is.....how long do you get the NOA2 after the service request? Why do some cases take shorter than the 5 months? Does this mean they lost my case? What is the next step after the service request....

 

Sorry about all the questions....just find it mindboggling that it has taken so long and hasn't been touched since January.....

 

 

 

After you NOA1, your case goes to NVC. You should call NVC now. NVC will send you your NOA2, or may be they already sent it to you. 5 months is too long. In our case, it took two months to receive the NOA2.


Him and HerMalePhilippines2014-05-23 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 bio info

No it won't affect her application at all. You do need to put there truth though, you never lie to immigration. I was able to fix through my husband and it didn't affect my case. And msmontader are you trying to get your permanent resident? Cause then that will be the option.


Aidee Alcantar,

I will tell the truth. What do you mean you were able to fix through your husband.

I just wondering if they will look at this when in the future years from now she applies for her father.





seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-04-22 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 bio info
I have known my fiancée for about 7 years. And I knew about her dad being in the US.

But in g325 where it asks where he lives, I put down that he lives in America. The problem is that he is undocumented. So she is not happy that I put down he lives in usa.
I know I have to put down that he lives here because DS 160 sample I read asks that.

1) could he be picked up by ice?
2) would this cause problems if after she becomes citizen and wants petition for him?






seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-04-21 23:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS - 160 questions

My fiancée will get her Mexican ID (credencial) and passport this week. I already received the NVC letter and spoke to an agent stating my package is in Juarez. I will visit my fiancée next week to fill out the DS 160. I plan on doing as much here in southern California and having her finish (under my supervision) in TJ.

 

I ran into a sample DS 160, and have some questions:

 

 

1) Where do I get the National Identification Number from?

 

Under travel information:

2) Intended date of arrival? Do I make one up, unknown when I have interview to approximate.

 

3) Have ever you ever been in the usa before? yes, but she does not remember , she was a kid.

 

4) have you ever been issued a visa? Yes but does not remember details that was over 14 years ago and she was a kid.

 

 

Under Family information:

5) She knows her father is in Fresno California. But she does not know the address.

it asks for infor, Put Unknown?

 

SECURITY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

6) Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. Laws????? I am sure she has been vaccinated in mexico but unknown if they are in accordance with U.S. laws.  

 

 

 

 


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-05-04 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForms and Steps to a K1 visa

I have also lived in the the U.S my entire life ,(I am the beneficiary) and No, we don't need that. Just your police certificate in Mexico!

 

 

Sorry, I mean Zack<3Katiuska.

 

Have you gotten your Mexican police certificates? and if so how?


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-05-24 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForms and Steps to a K1 visa

At Arroyo77, Have you gotten your Police Certificate? If so how did you get it?


seekingknowledgeNot TellingMexico2014-05-24 14:05:00