ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName changed by deed poll. Problem??
I would say file under your new name and provide the Deed poll showing that your name was legally changed at some point. They may ask if other surnames have been used if so put your birth name and a copy of the deed poll.

I hope that helps.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-02-14 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending back
Sorry to hear it didn't work out. I would probably suggest that you get the ticket and take her to the airport and say thanks for coming and I wish you the best.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-02-20 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 / NOA2 Question
Lynne,

From what I understand the NOA2 is a approval for your case to be forward to the paticular embassy/consulat. I do think they do a surface background check on the fiance(e).

I am sure someone with more information will respond.

The important thing is to make sure your fiance has everything he needs for the interview. Please make sure he doesnt't sit on anything like police reports from places he has lived since the age of 16 for longer than 6 months. I would also suggest that you put a folder or binder together with all of the documents you need to send him and have tabs for him to insert his information. If you are using IM please try to set your settings so that the date and time will show. Make sure you dont sent any IM's talking about the Consulat....lol.

Wishing you the best.

Kathy
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-02-26 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Over With
Congrats
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-03-07 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName Mis-spelled
Lelia, well I left out an "a" in my fiance's name and I guess everything is alright. I would send an email or call the NVS to find out what can be done.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-03-17 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanother quick question
he will need a police report from ANY PLACE he has lived from the age of 16 over 6 months.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-03-19 00:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdisappointed
How rude, I hope no one on VJ gave that remark... :angry:
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-03-11 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa 1-2
Copies of your NOAs are fine. I would have you fiance scann in the documents and send them to you via email so that you know you have them for the imterview.

Good Luck
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-06-25 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGather our wisdom, share the tips!
Nothing is a guarentee in the process. Even after you get your visa you can be denied at the POE. It has happened.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-09-01 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHerpes--waiver?
When you fiance gets here and have to go thru the Civil Surgent I am sure they will test ofr sall of that. I do know they do an Aids test. Like everyone else said when he goes to the doctor all he has to say is my fiancee has herpes type ? and how would this effect me. Then if they dont want to test him thats fine atleast he told them what was up.

I wish you the best.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-09-02 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to send the finace?
YOu only send the originals if they tell you other than that you send copies. You have to make a copy of your passport. You dont have to copy the whole thing just the parts that have writing on them and stamps.

I sent my fiance then a copy of my whole complete package that I submitted plus pictures from my trip and email and other forms of communication.

Please use the guides on VJ to help you .

Does anyone know if we need to send the originals of boarding passes or visa stamps (which would mean I would have to send the passport, but someone mentioned that is illegal)? I ask 'cause on the VJ site it says to send all original documention used for the K1 to the finace.


frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-09-02 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP, URGENT !!
Please don't make a nasty decisions. Remember this sudden act could have long tem effects on you trying to get back in the states and the possibility of your lively hood back in your home cuntry.

I pray that you, your fiancee and her family have strenght to deal with the situation at hand. I pray that the future father inlaw will get better.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-09-01 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHoliday
Well since I am a Gov't employee I will take the time off. :-)
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-09-03 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslegally married?
CAM there have been people that have done just want you want to do and have been denied access to the united states. The problem is that people will slip up and say my huband or my wife (whether its true or not). Bingo you lied and denied access to the United States.

I would not chance it.

First of all thanks to all who have taken the time to weigh in on this matter. & yes Juni you are correct...round trip ticket from USA to Brazil for me, & a one-way ticket from Brazil to USA for my fiance. versus a one way ticket from Brazil to USA for my fiance & then 2 round trip tickets to Brazil & back for the wedding there...once Uncle Sam says she can leave the US. My father asked an immigration attorney here in the USA about my dilema & he says now would be the worst possible time to try this since post 9-11 & all. He says what we would be doing could be viewed as fraud since we would be married (again this would NOT be a civil marriage, just a religious one) and she would be coming in on the fiance visa. Ofcourse for them to deny her entry because of this would be rather absurd since we will be getting LEGALLY married here in the US. I think with the state department's definiton of a spouse being one who is LEGALLY married to another they shouldn't give us any problems...BUT I wouldn't be surprised at all if they did. I'm gonna try to talk to someone at the embassy or someone in USCIS (immigration officer)who can give me a definate answer, & try to get that in writing. I bet the immigration lawyer is right, but as someone who deals with attorneys on a regular basis, I can assure you they are not always up to date on everything, & as they themselves will tell you a lot of law is interpretive. I just hate this problem because we've already sent out invitations, bought the wedding dress, and done alot of other wedding preparations. Once I've spoken with someone official I'll be sure to tell everyone what they said. Maybe I can help someone from getting in the same predicament I'm in.


frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-10-18 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I-129F Petition Expire?
If the Embassy had your case before the 4 months they "usually" automatically extend your petition.

I have not heard of anyone having to refile.

Good luck.
frndly1Not TellingMorocco2006-10-20 07:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved
Congratulations
NwanyiomaFemaleNigeria2010-10-26 12:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to EXPECT at POE?
Again Congrats on your fiancee's approval. I know that it must be very exciting especially with the holidays around the corner. Well even though my husband went through Washington-Dulles Airport POE, expect some delays. I waited for about 45mins-1 hour for him to clear customs and immigration. He will have to submit his medicals/documents given to the CO at the interview(the mysterious brown envelope), and they probably ask him some random questions like when are you getting married. I hope that was helpful.
Nwanyioma
NwanyiomaFemaleNigeria2010-11-15 16:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAnother Asian Lady 221g
So sorry that you and your fiancee received a 221g for the phone records. You should definitely get your states congressman/senator involved to speed up the process. That Asian CO is there abi? God help her. My husband was interviewed by her the second time around. Read my timeline. Trust me I know how you feel.
Nwanyioma
NwanyiomaFemaleNigeria2010-11-19 17:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congratulations!!!! Nice defeat at Lagos Consulate
Nwanyioma
NwanyiomaFemaleNigeria2011-01-12 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIMBRA??? is everyone affected?
Hey there,

I just got a question here. What is IMBRA?? And is every petition K3 and K1 affected if it is filed after March 6th??


Thanks in Advance
Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-05-29 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI am ready to pull all my hair out!!!!!
Ah well that sounds so familiar to me. When Im back in the US I cant even count the a%% kicks he has already earned in just three weeks now :o.
HIs mother an me have a nice saying that keeps me smiling when he is acting stupid and slow again *boys are stupid throw rocks at them* and SOMETIMES men are acting like boys.

Maybe in the USCIS are just men working ...that would be an explanation why it takes them so long to approve a petition *smile*

Lg Isabel

Wow!!! I didn't think I was going to get any responses to my MELT DOWN!!!! I thought I was the only one going through this phase. Happy to hear that I am not alone. I read everyone's responses and most of them made me laugh. I don't know if it's a Male thing, or a Mediterranean thing or just an ANDREAS thing. Maybe it's a combo of all three. I know that my personality can be quite annoying. My sister reminds me of this almost daily. I tend to be very ####### about a lot. So I am taking a deep breath, considering Yoga and trying to go with the flow. We have a dead line for the RFE but it isn't until mid July. So I have to be thankful that we just started June.

As for another member remembering my other thread about Andreas not calling in 2 days. He did call to tell me that he hurt his foot pretty badly at work. He twisted his foot at work going down stairs. Since he has been in Mykonos the phone calls are now about every other day. Not like before when he was in Athens and we spoke up to 3 times a day. I just got spoiled with that.

The good news is I am going to Mykonos in July. Got the days off from work and am going for 8 days. I can't wait to see my baby.
This separation is getting to the two of us. Andreas had a melt down on the phone the other night and BEGGED me to come to Greece, stay with him through the process and he would pay my bills while we wait together. It was hard to hear him like this. I just started my new job in April and this is a good paying job that will help us with our paperwork down the road. Especially when they ask for my income, letter from company about my job, bank statements etc. Thank God he called me the next day to apologize for losing it the other night.

This is a difficult process we are all in and the long distance is a nightmare.

Thank you all for listening, you really do help me so much. I feel like we are sitting at a big table, eating, drinking and swapping stories. It is Great!!!!

Oh, and this is Andreas' favorite line "Relax, relax, it's OK, no need to stress" AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I will be bald by the time he gets here!!!


Uh bald? Please dont, Men usually love hair on a womans head :o .

My husband is the USC and he actually doesnt even know much about the progress cos I did most of the paperwork....he even asked if I do it the expensive way :bonk: .....MEN! Well but I think it is good if someone in the relationship is informed :).

Now he keeps track on it cos of the Whole IMBRA thing and I cant complain at all.....but I do complain about so MANY other things :ranting:

Just hope this will be over soon. :cry:

Lg Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-03 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEWS also posted on USCIS.gov

Maybe this is why noone can get to their status pages on the USCIS website? They are emailing the RFE information and updating our statuses????? We can only hope!


yea i just saw that I cant access my online case status as well...weird weird....lets see what is going on ;)

Greets Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-13 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEWS also posted on USCIS.gov
Hey guys

Now we know it for sure, USCIS has updated their website WOHOOOOOO. I am soooooooooo happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :dance: :whistle:

check that out

http://www.uscis.gov...phics/index.htm



Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-13 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPROCESSING DATES UPDATED finally


uh and btw the processing dates are updated hehe...not much changed but hey at least something is moving he?! :dance:

Isabel


But when can we get into our case status page? : (


we will see most is done now try to remain patient at least they move on :P

Isabel :thumbs:
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-13 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPROCESSING DATES UPDATED finally
uh and btw the processing dates are updated hehe...not much changed but hey at least something is moving he?! :dance:

Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-13 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS SENDING RFEs IMMEDIATLEY !!!!
God Im crying my eyes out I am SOOOOOO HAPPPYYY.

Thank god

Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-13 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures4th day in a row I was touched
me too...but my I130 got approved lately...so doesnt mean anything for K1
But I hope it is moving for you guys soon!!!

Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-17 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdumb question, really

Is every International Airport in the US considered a POE?

I would like to go through Dallas. Should be fine, right?


hey,

yup usually that is the case.... :yes:

Greets Isabel
IsabelFemaleGermany2006-06-19 17:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHealth insurance
You need to remember that insurance policies are legal contracts and whatever the terms of that contract are govern acceptance of spouses as additional insured. The laws in each state vary. We are in a similar situation in that my insurer requires the insured to be in the USA for 12 consecutive months before they will add them to an existing policy. I purchased temporary health insurance to cover her for that period. Read the policy and see what it says. If the company is violating the policy you can file a complaint with your state insurance commission.
Noel194MaleUkraine2010-06-09 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSad Update
What a terribly sad story. I am so sorry this happened to you but at least you didn't find all this out after you married him. Still how appalling. :(
TorontonianNot TellingCanada2006-02-16 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresARRRRGH!!
Yordak = breath of fresh air around here :)
xjennyinstereoxFemaleCanada2006-10-10 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJinky speaks!

How do you do those screen captures using your webcam?


keep paint open.. hit print screen, then paste into paint, save image, file -> new then print screen again, paste image again, save, so on and so on
xjennyinstereoxFemaleCanada2006-10-20 11:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGood bye, friends!
LoTo id like to say ill miss you, and dont think you should quit.

I read the other thread and unless im missing something from the removed comments, i read it as a miscommunication. Itnd to me like didnt sound to me like you were telling that person to do something wrong as much as just asking what they were doing in there visa process.

I for one sure hope that the discussions here dont become these fighting matches, i look at VJ as a group of people going through the same thing together and we can all help each other get through this long and tedious process.

Just my 2cents
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-08-18 20:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBringing money to the united states

The "fear" I would be concerned about is carrying the cash. Why not wire transfer any amount more than she needs to have with her?

That said, we carry loads of cash to China when we go but I have a system for doing so that neither of us fears.

oops....yes was always planning on wire transfer....we are talking about a lot of money no way i want my wife having to walk around with that much cash...specially since she will have to come into LAX I get nervous once i walk out the doors of customs there all those guys trying to get you to give money to the what ever charties and just the others milling around right there...though thats another thread about how that airport could make the area better........
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-10-30 11:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBringing money to the united states
I love VJ I'd be lost with out it in this whole process. Thank you for all the great answers, my wifes fears are now relieved. we were always planning on declaring the money...dont wanna piss Uncle Sam off...lol. But since she doesn't have to pay capitol gains on the house as it was her primary residence and we want to use the money to get a house here, and a car, and decorate the house and put some away I wanted to make sure that it wouldn't be taxed. IMO Govt. gets its share of my money now and we need it more that they do to get our life started on the right foot.
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-10-30 09:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBringing money to the united states

Any amount of money greater than 10,000 US dollars must be reported on your customs declaration documents when entering the USA. The penalty for not declaring is more than you care to lose.

The funds would not be considered income but would be an asset and could be transfered from bank in her country to a US bank via wire transfer.

Since the transaction took place in her country and any taxes would have been paid there, there should be no tax liability in the USA.


Thank you and yes we will be declearing the money, i just dont want to have to pay US taxes on it as they pay enough taxes in australia.
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-10-29 19:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBringing money to the united states
I was wondering if enyone had any experience with this. My wife has sold her house in australia. we want to use the money to buy a house here, but I dont want the Govt. to look at this money as income as it isnt its the money she is bringing into the country with her as part of her move.
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-10-29 18:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 May filer past normal processing time for NOA2

I130 filed in May 2010 and no NOA2 as of yet

well you at almost 6 months now, what does the USCIS site say about your petition? have you called USCIS to make an inquiry into status?
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-10-30 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWHY USCIS isnt approving I-130 MUST READ

What do you think is USCIS ""NOBODY """

Citizen ship and immigration Services....IT's the
same......GOVERNMENT Same place ! ! ! ! ! same country ! ! ! ! ! !
INS is just now a new name the USCIS and all the agencies are the US government
not hard to figure out..but the USCIS is immigrations if your read

What does USCIS stand for..all the same place just different place they handle part of the file or case.
Same as the department of Justice, department of State..department of defense .....
all the same government.......just different agencies doing different things

:dance:

:rofl:

:wow:

:ot2:

:D

thats a bit like saying the trash department is the same as the police. But the big thing is don't sweat it, as long as there isn't a reason to reject the petition it will get approved, just has to make its way through the "Machine". but I think what was trying to be said is that VJ is a place where people can come together and support each other as we all travel this "Long Strange Trip" called Immigration. Everyone here either has gone through the process and stays around to help others, or is going through the process and looking for support and guidance as they walk this long lonely road to be reunited with there loved ones. :thumbs: :D :)
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2010-11-21 18:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center To Texas Service Center
My cases wer both touched today.....they must be working early....
TheSahlisMaleAustralia2011-02-11 11:59:00