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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Personal Questions =)
You do not need to call the embassy for paperwork. They will send you a letter with instructions on how to fill forms out online and then you just print them and mail them back. We call this packet 3. Once they have put all your paperwork into the system they will send you a letter with an interview scheduled. This is what we call packet 4. Some people call them to find out if they can change an interview appointment or to find out if paperwork was recieved etc.

Try to get a birth certificate. I have read here on VJ about British citizens from Pakistan/India who were put into Administrative processing by the London Embassy because they did not have a BC. AP means they need to do more background checks or other investigating into you or your fiancee and it can take weeks to months to years. If you can not get one, get school records, doctor's records, baptismal records etc.
Sherri and MattFemaleEngland2009-08-09 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe have our K-1 visa- the visa holder is self - employed...
QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Mar 3 2008, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would that lead to redundant taxation?



...what is redundant taxation?
CourtneyFemaleEngland2008-03-03 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe have our K-1 visa- the visa holder is self - employed...
Ok- i'm hoping someone here can help me before I start calling up accountants.

My fiance has just recieved his K-1 visa. He will be here in the US with me this week. He's from the UK and he's self employed, but currently doing drafting jobs for a UK company. He owns a home in the UK, and rents it out, so he will not be fully severing ties from the UK as far as banking and taxes go. (and i don't even know if that relates to our situation, but i think it might).

We won't be getting married for a little over a month, and he's got plenty of drafting jobs to do for the company in the UK while he's here before our wedding. Problem is- he's here on a K-1 visa, and won't have work authorization until we apply for AOS (and then get his EAD!). Could this be a problem as far has him working before he gets the employment authorization? And where would his income be taxable if he is allowed to work- in the UK since he's working for a UK company (that has no location in the US), or would he be taxed in the US, since he's working on US soil?

He has spoken with a tax attorney in the UK, and they seem to think that he'll be taxed in the US on income earned while working in the US, despite the fact that he's working for a UK company. Now, i'm pretty sure this will be a problem for our AOS- if he's been working in the US before he's allowed to, I'm pretty certain the US Gov't won't be happy. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!!

Edited by Courtney, 03 March 2008 - 12:11 PM.

CourtneyFemaleEngland2008-03-03 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
QUOTE (NickyMcMillan @ Nov 18 2007, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just thought I'd add my experience here. I've lurked on here for the last year, now I feel I should contribute at last. smile.gif The postsings here have been most helpful. So far we've got to the NOA2 stage, now just waiting for packet 3.

When I travel to the states I always travel thro Dublin. I find clearing US immigration there makes the flight a much more pleasant experience. Last time was in July, the officer didn't ask me any questions at all. Even tho I had plenty of evidence to prove my ties in the UK if asked to provide them. Going back again in January again via Dublin. Will post my experience then.

My fiancee likewise always travels thro Dublin to visit me in the UK. She goes thro Irish immigration, who rush her thro when she tell them she's on her way to the UK. But for some reason they don't do immigration control for Ireland-UK flights? Makes life easier for us, but it does make you wonder.

Nicky



Hmmm. First time i went to the UK, i went thru Shannon Ireland. I cleared immigration there fine because I told them i was en route to England. And then when i arrived in England, i didn't have to go through any kind of immigration, and I did wonder about that, but just assumed somehow i'd slipped through the cracks. So anyone going to England via Ireland doesn't have to go through immigration in England?! Good to know for future travel plans!! Any one else have any experiences of going to England via Ireland?
CourtneyFemaleEngland2007-11-18 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Ok, to follow up on my last post- I've been to England- all last week, and they let me in!! The worst part of the whole trip was sitting on the airplane in Cincinatti for 6 hours waiting to take off. Ugh. But when I finally did arrive, my whole immigration ordeal took about 20 minutes. The line was relatively short this time, and I finally got a somewhat nice lady. Went a bit like this:

HER:"Where are you coming from?"
ME: "The U.S.A."
HER: "How long are you here for?"
ME: "A week"
HER: "Why are you here?"
ME: "I'm here for vacation to see my fiance"
HER: "You're here to see... (momentary doubletake) your fiance??"
ME: "Yes, my fiance".
HER: "And what nationality is your fiance?"
ME: "He's English"
(noticeable annoyance on her part- you could see her realizing this wasn't just a quick interview)
HER: (after flipping through my passport) "And what's THIS all about?" (she was pointing at the big X from the last time i was denied entry)
ME: "I was denied entry back in February"
HER: "Why were you denied entry?"
ME: "I was denied entry because I didn't have a return ticket, and because I didn't have a job in the US"
HER: "What nationality is your fiance?" (maybe she was testing me?)
ME: "He's English. I have lots of proof to show that I'm going back to the US in a week. I have a letter from my boss, a copy of my trip itinerary, and proof that we've filed for a K1 visa in the US so that he can come to the US to marry me and live there with me"
HER: "Well let's see that"
(I bring out the packet, and let her look through it. She doesn't ask for it, so I start volunteering all of my information- car title, checking and saving account info, pay stubs, receipt from engagement ring, receipt from the lawyer, etc)
ME: "I have lots more information too, to prove that I'm going back to the US"
HER: (obviously annoyed, again) "Who told you to bring all this??"
ME: "No one told me to, but I had such a hard time last time, I thought I'd bring as much proof as I could to show you that I plan to go back to the US after my stay"
HER: "Ok, I'm going to look through all this, and check to see if your story checks out about your entry denial last time you came through. Please go sit in that area over there while I look through this"
ME: "Ok, Thank you" (and i go sit in the small fenced off waiting area that's provided for the "special" victims of immigration)
--She's gone for about ten minutes, and finally comes back and joins me in my little waiting area--
HER: "Ok, so your story checks out. One more thing- the copy of your NOA1 says in fine print that this process could take a really long time. What are you going to do if it takes longer than you're expecting?"
ME: (I look at her a bit puzzled and say questioningly:) "Wait? I mean, what else can we do? I can't afford to keep coming back here, and I have a job I've got to be at, and he's self employed, so I guess he can come visit me, but we will just have to wait".
HER: "Ok, you're all set, come back up to the podium and I'll put you through"
She stamped my passport, wrote in my date of departure, and said I had to leave by this date if I ever wanted an easy entrance back into the UK.

And that was it! And I was so worried!!! But all the information I got together was well worth it- I walked up to immigration with confidence, and didn't act nervous. I gave her all the "text-book" answers she was looking for, and it all went smoothly. I don't anticipate having any more troubles the next time I try to get in the UK, as long as I can prove I'm employed in the US and I have a return ticket.

So I lived through it, and now am only worried that my fiance will have trouble coming here to see me at Christmas. I hope that as long as he has proof that he's planning on going back to the UK, and shows knowledge that he knows we can't get married while he's here, he should be ok.

Good luck to anyone planning a trip to see your fiance- it's worth it, if you can stand the worry and stress beforehand! Seeing my fiance for a week has really reminded me how much I love him and how fiercely I want our visa application to go through so that we don't have to spend anymore of our lives away from eachother! Keeping faith in that is the only thing that's going to get us through!
CourtneyFemaleEngland2007-11-05 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
I've got a story of being denied entry to the UK- last February ('07)... I'm the USC, and at the time, when i was going to see my boyfriend (the Brit), he was still just my "boyfriend". We hadn't filed for any visas at that point. Hindsight is 20/20, and now i realize where i went wrong... I arrived at immigration, and the woman asked how long i was there for... Completely unprepared and without return ticket at that point, i said "I'm not sure, at some point in early April". I had plans to return to the US with my boyfriend only a couple of weeks after arriving in the UK, and still hadn't purchased a return ticket. That put up the red flag, and eventually I was "officially detained".

I was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, all my luggage was searched and all relevant material (cell phone, personal letters) were confiscated. I was put into a detainee room, and remained there for 8 hours, questioned twice. I was eventually denied entry- I didn't have a job in the US, and couldn't prove strong enough ties to the US. I had no intent on living in the UK, just staying there on my "visitor visa". I know it was pretty dumb, but I was clueless to all of this immigration stuff. I know now how clueless I was, but anyways, I was allowed three days to stay in the UK, and then I was required to leave the country. I look back and think that was pretty nice- they could have sent me back on another 8 hour flight after my 8 hours in detainment! Fortunately I had my three days, and then I headed back to the US, and have been here ever since.

My boyfriend came to the US this summer for 89 days (1 day short of the allowed 90 days) and during his stay, he proposed, and we applied for the K1 visa. Now i'm going to visit him on friday in the UK. Feeling terrified, i'm trying to get everything together I might need at immigration. YES, we are applying for a US visa, and we will be getting married in the US... But i'm just worried that my previous denial of entry is going to cause me problems on my visit. I leave for the UK on friday, 10/26/07. I'm going to have a letter from my employer (i have a permanent job in the US now), and i'll have a copy of our NOA1 (just a scanned copy though). I'll have pictures of me and my fiance together, and a letter from his mother saying how happy she is that i'll be coming out to visit, as well as a copy of my itinerary. Any thoughts? Think i need anything else? I'm thinking maybe i should bring a rough draft of our wedding invites, but they have a definite date on them (back when we were optimistic about getting approved by February of 2008!). The invites show the wedding will be in the US.... And then again, they're not official invites- just extremely rough drafts... Oh i don't know! I'm so worried!!!

I know that each entry is based on it's own merit- and I'll have much better circumstances this time around, but I can't help but be worried. You should see the lovely ANGRY X in my passport. There's a UK stamp with a big X through it- so strongly penned into the pages that it actually cut the paper. Although I'm sure I'm in the computer, I don't think i'll be breezing through immigration ever again. Any thoughts?
CourtneyFemaleEngland2007-10-22 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting excited
GOOD LUCK as you await your interview....I wouldn't think it would HURT your chances any for it to be in December, and you never know: maybe Santa will work a little magic for you. Stay calm, stay focused, and stay positive! You'll be together again before you know it. energy.gif All the best to both of you.
Beth wa SalimFemaleMorocco2009-11-08 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoneymoon locations in the US
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Nov 8 2009, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Smokey mountains, Gatlingurg, Tennessee


Yes!! I've been there, and it's a beautiful location. Pigeon Forge is nearby, there are some nice golf courses (if that's your thing!), cool artisans on the loop road, and breathtaking views. I would highly recommend a visit there!
Beth wa SalimFemaleMorocco2009-11-08 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe sent I-129F a week ago ,
Patience is the name of the game with all this visa stuff....you wait for the NOA1, you wait LONGER for the NOA2, and then you wait again while it makes its way to the NVC. That is where I am now, and it's driving me crazy that they don't have ours at the NVC yet! Inshaallah, you will have a confirmation soon, and your NOA1 will tell you how to create an account on USCIS so you can track any touches and receive an email and/or text update when it is finalized. GOOD LUCK to you throughout your journey....
Beth wa SalimFemaleMorocco2009-11-14 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 WE GOT IT !!!

Congrats. Slightly disheartning since yours was submitted after ours but I'm glad for you all.



I would place a bet that you will probably get yours sometime this week, I was also thinking the same thing myself someone who filed from VSC filed thiers after mine and got thier noa2 last week and i got mine this week. So I think you will get yours very soon.

:D
FrancescoMalePeru2007-02-20 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 WE GOT IT !!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE for the support we started this not knowing what to do and you all helped so much thank you all very much. Huge wieght off our shoulders, I was getting paranoid thinking oh i did this wrong and that she used white out were gunna get an RFE for sure but it looks like everything worked out. Thanks everyone!
FrancescoMalePeru2007-02-20 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 WE GOT IT !!!
Holy ####### I didnt think it would be this quick I had 2 emails in my inbox today both saying csse status approved. omg I dont know what to do now im so excited but confused >.< packet 3 packet4 D: omg help! lol I need to get a letter from boss and fill out the proof of support lots to do ! WOOT
FrancescoMalePeru2007-02-20 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast min question
Ok april 13th is nearing and I have one more question. If I was gunna have someone sponcer me/fiancee do they have to fill out an I-134 form also or is there one specifically for sponcers?
FrancescoMalePeru2007-03-26 01:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Ready To File For My K-1 Petition

NO originals go to USCIS.

Good luck and welcome to VJ



Thank you :] good to know.
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-12 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting Ready To File For My K-1 Petition
Hello,

I'm very new here if you haven't noticed...I just registered today, though I've actually visited this site many times recently. I've found a lot of useful information on here. I am a US citizen petitioning for my Swedish Fiancée C: <3

I'm in the process of filing all the needed forms ect. and was wondering if I need to send in my actual passport with the papers or simply a copy of my passport? Same goes for my birth certificate. If any of you have any tips or outlines on the needed things to send in with my petition, that would be wonderful.

~Samu

Edited by Samu and JoJo, 12 January 2011 - 05:04 PM.

Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-12 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Centers
On here it says to file the forms to Texas : http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

However I see people filing to different places, and I've read that where to file depends on where you live. I live in Maine...so where do I send my K-1 Fiancee Visa petition? I don't want to send it to Texas and have it sent back to me x]

Edited by Samu and JoJo, 18 January 2011 - 01:51 PM.

Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-18 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast Minute Mistake on G-325A

I googled about this and found a forum that talked about it. This is what it says:

"The only difference between the G-325 and the G-325A is the number of copies in the printed carbon set -- before the advent of computer forms, if we ran out of G-325A's, we would use G-325 plus two photocopies [all four with original signatures] and never had a problem."

- and -

"There are subtle differences in the bottom block portions of each page on the G-325A. The third page says "C" and the fourth says "Consulate". Not that anyone notices anymore, I don't think -- certainly not the consular posts, who now look at scanned images anyway.

The G-325 (without the "A") has only the A-file and "Branch" copies. "Branch" means the FBI, and the FBI has for some time been receiving G-325A information electronically."

Now this is from an old forum when the G-325A used to be four copies. The G-325A is now only one copy so based on the above it would appear the G-325 and G-325A are identical.

If you want to try and intercept the mail you can certainly try, but where is your evidence that it's YOUR mail? It's not addressed to you.. you might run into trouble there. Your packet will NOT be denied because of it. You might get an RFE for the forms, you packet might get rejected (i.e. sent back to you with the cheque) at which time you re-send the docs with the correct forms.

If it makes you feel better, get your fiancee to send you her's filled out and signed on the right form in case you get an RFE OR she can just keep it and take it to her interview (and take your G-325A with her then) but honestly, I wouldn't worry about it.

p.s. I inspected the differences and here they are:
The G-325A has
- extra line for the "employment" section
- "former husband and wives section contains -- family name, first name, date of birth, date and place of marriage, date and place of termination of marriage

The G-325 has
- one less line in "employment" section
- "former husband and wives section contains -- family name, first name, date of birth, city and country of birth, date of termination of marriage, place of termination of marriage

The form OMB number is the same on both forms and the differences seem negligible so personally, as I said above, I wouldn't worry about it.



Thank you so much for your help xp <3 I was up late last night reading about it as well, It's rather likely that they will send me the files back, sadly that is what I am afraid of, but there isn't much I can do about the mistake right now. I'm hoping that if they do have to send it back, they send it back to me promptly and soon...so I'm not waiting months thinking it's pending when it isn't.

I will have the correct forms ready to be sent if they do give me an RFE...

thanks again.
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-23 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLast Minute Mistake on G-325A
I JUST sent out my petition today...I read the instructions...I had people help me and I typed out everything so that it would be unmistakably read. Only one issue...I filled out all the right information on the WRONG form and didn't realize it till it was too late </3 ...I got home from work today and wanted to make sure that all my worries could be put to rest after checking all the things I sent out. It turns out that I downloaded G-325 instead of G-325A...the forms look exactly alike except for their names. Now I have sent in a Fiancee Visa petition with 2 G-325 forms with Passport photos...I'm thinking that maybe I will be able to intercept the files in the mail if I contact the postal service before it is too late xp <3 problem is they are closed on Sundays, and I will not be able to do anything about this mistake until Monday...what is even more disappointing is the rumors I am hearing about the USCIS...my parents advice me to call the immigration services and inform them directly about my mistake and ask for them to hold my form until i send in the G-325A...but for some reason I don't believe that will work. Any words of advice? Maybe some words of hope? ._.' <3
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-23 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Help, think we made a mistake !
I've made a minor mistake as well involving the G-325A...unfortunately I have no words of wisdom to give you...but I would also suggest that you please word your inquiries differently so that members can give you a clearer answer.

Best of luck to you!
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-01-23 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange Of Address

I don't beleive there's a form for changing the beneficiaries address. I think there's a way to change your address online at the USCIS.gov site.

YOu could call the service center and they'll probably tell you you have to write a letter and send it to them, but you can find out to what address and what info they need with it to identify you like case number and all.

They aren't always reliable though.

In any case, when the time comes, it is the embassy that you will need to make sure you notify of the new address when your case gets there. It depends on your embassy, some you can call or email when they have your case. Also on the DS forms that you fill out for the embassy you can list the new address.

Good Luck!



Thank you, does the changed of address delay or mess up background checks at all, do you know?
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-05-05 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange Of Address
c'mon guys...I really need some help on this xp
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-05-05 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChange Of Address
Hello,

My fiancée (Johan) in Sweden, has moved during out petition pending process. What form and such do I need to fill out and send to my Service Center for this?
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-05-05 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Coming To Visit This Summer
Luckilly, they let him through :] I got a call on my home phone saying that they are going to let him through but he can't work while he is here. Easy peasy <3

BTW: for others who are debating this, they don't know that you are even going through the K1 until you mention it :/ my fiancée confirmed this. It's the amount of time you are staying in the US that makes them suspicious, and in our case going through the K1 process actually was a good thing, because it showed the true reason why he was coming to the US, and showed that he wasn't coming to work here for the summer, but was simply coming to visit me :]
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-06-21 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Coming To Visit This Summer

They will require evidence that he is returning to his own country such as return tickets, proof of job, ongoing education, property ownership. Previous posts I have seen also mention that despite that there is still a possibility of the beneficiary being turned back. From what I understand at least two of the above would be necessary (in other words not just return tickets). Is there any chance of you visiting him?


Unfortunately no, I have already spent all the money I had saved up on those tickets, not only this but I have a job and can't take leave for so long.
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-06-09 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Coming To Visit This Summer
I've been very stressed out lately xp </3 I bought some tickets for Johan (beneficiary) to come and visit me this summer from June 13th to August 2nd...without even thinking there would be an issue. Now this whole issue thing comes up about the possibility of being denied entry because we are in the K1 visa process.

We have no proof of ties really, just the return ticket and our NOA1. Johan has just graduated school and is jobless, he is not enrolled in anything and lives in an apartment with his friend Eric. The apartment is payed for by Eric's mother, who has offered to do so for them on the condition that Eric got good grades in school.

The last time Johan visited me was @ Christmas time from December 21st to January 5th...and before that it was in 2009 for 2 weeks and a half.

Not only this but Johan lost his old passport and has ordered a new one now, so that is probably more reason to raise suspicion. I told him the risks of coming here and said I wouldn't be angry with him if he didn't want to go now. But he says that it didn't sound too bad and he's going to risk it.

I'm so worried. We both miss one another incredibly...and the thought of him being denied...I would just...I would not take it well at all.

Edited by Samu and JoJo, 08 June 2011 - 10:07 PM.

Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-06-08 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not

I'm glad that you have everything sorted out and on its way to approval.

Regarding referring to your fiance as your 'husband' even though you are not yet married, please tell him to be very sure he does not inadvertently refer to you as his wife when he arrives at the POE to the US or they will deny him entry. You are his fiancee and he needs to remember to use that word only. There have been fiance/fiancees denied at interviews and at the border because they have gotten so used to calling their fiancee/es 'husband' and 'wife' that they used this term to an immigration or border official and were then deemed ineligible for a 'fiancee' visa.

So, just a word of caution . . as much as you like to view yourself as married already, make sure you don't cause yourself problems by forgetting you are still only engaged legally. USCIS does not have a sense of 'romance' , nor are they very 'understanding'.

Good luck with the rest of the visa process. You will be married soon enough :yes:.


No, it's not like that :] he is smart enough to refer to me as he normally does :] and nothing is on it's way to being approved, he IS now approved <3 his visa came in the mail 2 days ago <3
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-10-10 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not

wait - if he's your hubby, then why are you applying for a K-1?


Haha, he's not officially my husband :] but I still refer to him as such <3
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-10-10 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not
Thank you so much everyone. And it turns out as I got more information updated from my hubby, the lady personally told him what to do and what the document was. She said they would send us the visa after they receive the papers, in other words he is approved and I over worried for nothing x] <3

But thank you all so much, your words were very helpful. And he has gotten his personbevis in english so he is all set there, all that is left is his doctors appointment which is on its way.

Edited by Samu and JoJo, 10 September 2011 - 11:03 PM.

Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-09-10 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not

Hmmm, is this always the case? I was under the impression that if you go to the interview in the country where the native language is that of your birth certificate and other documents that you don't need an English translation since it's the official language and the embassy has translators on staff (if they are so inept).

Summary: Docs in native language of embassy need no translation. True or False?


It may depend on the country and how picky they choose to be xp </3 but obviously this was 'True' in my case xp

I wouldn't worry overmuch, it sounds to me that once the doctor's appointment is completed and the translated bith certificate is given, you should be golden.


I certainly hope you are right xp <3

Edited by Samu and JoJo, 07 September 2011 - 09:51 PM.

Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-09-07 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not

He has to get an English translation of his Swedish birth certificate. It needs to be accompanied by a certificate of translation, for which you can find a template here on VJ or on USCIS website. The certificate basically just needs to state that the person who translated it is fluent in both languages.

In Finland, we also have a document called "population extract", which you can order in English. There probably is a similar document in Sweden. In Finland, it has all the information that a BC has and more. However, if they specifically asked for the BC, probably best to get that translated to be on the safe side. It does not necessarily need to be translated by a professional translator - almost anyone who can attest to being fluent in Swedish and English will do. Remember to attach a copy of the original Swedish BC along with the translation.



Oh, I see :] thank you so much! <3 this makes much more sense to me now lol though I still am a little worried xp <3 hope he really did get the right format and everything.
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-09-07 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Interview--Sort of Denied Sort of not
Okay xp well my hubby got home from his interview today, the issue was his doctor's appointment was scheduled for September 21st and his interview was scheduled for the 7th. Overall he said the interview was simple. They asked him my parent's names, where I was born and how we met, all of which he answered correctly and with no issues. He then says they issued him a document saying he was found ineligible for the following reasons: "doctors appointment and english birth certificate". It then said: "Once the above items are provided, we will review your case. If all documents are in order, your visa package will be issued and mailed to you by registered mail to your local Swedish address."

He told me that he is basically approved and all they are waiting for is those two things. Is this true? Also, how does he get and English birth certificate...HES SWEDISH...that makes no sense to me at all. He said: "And i have to send them a new birthcertificate as the one that the taxagency wasnt the right one but i went and did that right after the interview". Which worries me a little because I find it strange that he obtained a new one so easily, but I don't want to think he is lying just to make me not worry. I also sent him an e-mail asking if there was an expiration date on the document they gave him, but he went to bed a few hours ago so I will have to wait for his reply tomorrow. But I'm hoping they at least give him time to have his doctor's appointment on the 21st xp

If anyone can shed some reassurance or light on this situation it would be greatly appreciated because I'm in a very worried state atm </3
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-09-07 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for Diversity Lottery at same time as K1
That is a toughie...my thoughts to you would not to do this though. The point of applying for the K1 IS to marry your fiance here in the US and eventually gain permanent residency, there would be no need for you to apply for a green card if you were to take these steps. Besides, you want the embassy and the USCIS to know that you are doing this process to be with HER not just to live in the USA. Entering the green card lottery may give the opposite impression.

Also, Australia is one of the countries which are on simpler/friendlier terms with the US, if you were to apply for a K1 visa your likeliness of being approved is good :]
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-10-10 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a intent letter for k-1 interview ?
We sent 2 intent letters one by me, signed by me and one by Johan signed by him. It certainly helps with the case, as it shows you know what is expected of you once you have your visa.
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-10-17 09:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswho in their right mind would sign the I-864????

You might as well marry an american instead because they are coming out with 2 year marriage contracts which sounds like its better for you.


LoL indeed >___>'
Samu and JoJoFemaleSweden2011-10-17 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
We're in Maine and my now wife's divorce decree mentioned an appeal period so in I-129F processing VSC said it wasn't a final decree.

However, in my wife's case (or in all cases in Maine) there was no additional, final decree. So, as advised by USCIS (or whomever she spoke with), she got her divorce attorney to write a letter explaining that there was no appeal and the divorce is final.

So, any Maine divorcees wanting to remarry an alien might want to check their divorce decree and, if there's an appeal period mentioned, get an attorney's letter.

C

QUOTE (MelindaandTarek @ Nov 20 2007, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got my RFE in the mail today - I need to send my entire divorce final decree...in my state we have a shorter divorce decree and I had sent that instead of hte longer final decree...FYI for anyone else...I saw another post asking for the same thing......

Edited by Too Hot Too Cold, 22 November 2007 - 05:53 PM.

Too Hot Too ColdMaleUnited Kingdom2007-11-22 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaha I think I might have messed up...
QUOTE (Hi Im GOIY @ Jun 26 2008, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I live in Florida. Where do I send my K1 petition? I sent it to Vermont because that's where I was told to send it... But now that I look into things further, it looks like I was supposed to send it to Texas? They did cash my check though (5 days later) so I suppose that's a good sign? Thanks for your speedy replies!


For where you live you sent it to the right place. Texas does not do K-1s.
JhatchMaleBulgaria2008-06-26 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Expedite??
QUOTE (b4byd09 @ Jul 27 2008, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am from N.W.F.Pakistan. Yes, that would be the hot zone right on the broder of Pakistan and Afghanistan where the fight is on rise between Pak Army and militants are blowing every place in the city. My fiance used to teach at Army Public College and I told her to quit going there cause the militants threatend to blow up the college since it belongs to Army, so now she is out of job. She can't step out of the house cause the city is not safe. I am really worried about her and trying to find a way to get her out of that mess as soon as possible. Can someone give me a direction if there is possibility that USCIS would understand my concerns?


USCIS has a option on its automated system that you can request an expidite. This is one option and they can tell you what you need to do. Another option is to contact you local congressman or senator and explain you situation to them and the importance and urgency of the situation and they can request an expedite on your behalf. USCIS tends to work alittle more with government officials than us. Good Luck!
JhatchMaleBulgaria2008-07-27 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresA WONDERFUL MONDAY MORNING FOR EVERYONE!
Congrats, Pharmacist! Looks like your case is flying through the NVC. Great news! :thumbs:
FischkoepfinFemaleGermany2006-05-08 09:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstupid question
Since some of those countries have close relations with Europe, it might suffice that your husband has an EU-passport. I'd check the websites of the countries to make sure, but I don't think there will be a problem given the combination of US-green card and EU-passport.
FischkoepfinFemaleGermany2006-04-05 05:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally After 475 We Have Good News!
Mary, that is awesome news. I'm so happy for you and your husband. Congratulations!!! :dance:
FischkoepfinFemaleGermany2006-05-08 09:14:00