Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Too confused!! Please help with fiance advice!!	gotta be quicker than that Charles!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Too confused!! Please help with fiance advice!!	when you register with uscis you will see a page that will note a date 'last updated'... if/when this date changes it means you are touched... here's a picture of what it looks like just so you know a touch can mean anything..or nothing. CSC does not touch as much as VSC and being touched only means your petition was scanned for some reason... again, could be anything. this post by a former adjuticator will help you understand the process more. It can be found in the GUIDES section.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Too confused!! Please help with fiance advice!!	QUOTE (Nich-Nick @ Aug 23 2008, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MickyD @ Aug 23 2008, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know with the visitor's visa I'm only allowed to stay in the US for 6 months out of the year. Is there a way for me to stay for the 6 months, go home for a week or two, then go back to the US for another 6 months? One of our very active members Kim could help you with this. She and her fiance did basically what you are saying. Eventually he was denied entry so they have had a very long time apart because he wasn't allowed to come back to visit at all. I think you would be safer to space out your tourist visits with plenty of time in your home country so at least you could continue to see each other in the US. And waiting for his citizenship before he applies would allow you to come as a fiance (K1) or a spouse (K3) and then be in the US while the papers for the green card are being processed. A little birdy told me someone was talking about me over here. Even with a valid visa the immigration officer at POE will determine the length of your stay. If you have a ticket for a 6 month stay, they will definitely ask you WHAT you will be doing on vacation for so long. They will evaluate your answer and weigh it against any other info on their system about you, including any prior visiting history. So, your chances of leaving and coming back in are slim to none. Rather than trying to explain it..here is our timeline.... 1998 - Jan - Met online 2003 - May - Russell's first Visit to US 2006 - April - Kim 2 weeks in Australia with Russell Russell 2 weeks in US (vacation with kids Niagra Falls & NYC) First trip back in 3 years...only staying 2 weeks.... "welcome to America" 2006 - June - Kim & kids 6 weeks in Australia with Russell 2006 - Aug - All travel to NZ for 2 weeks 2006 - Aug - Kim, Russell & kids fly to US he left his job (great job), his home, his life so we could spend time together as we waited out my long divorce. We even told the lady checking us in and she took our email address to try and help us find a way for him to stay in America with me. In hindsight..a bad move. 2006 - Nov - Russell home to NZ (90 days up) 2006 - Dec - Russell back to US (luck) Happy New Year! Lucky there is no questions about having just been in the Country for 3 months. 2007 - March - Kim & Russell to London, England for 3 days Back to US together For this trip I had broke my ankle and, because the airport was so big, they pushed me through immigration/customs and all checkpoints in a wheelchair. I think that probably helped. TG for small miracles. 2007 - June - Kim & Russell to Reykjavik, Iceland for 3 days Back to US together The immigration officer did not want to let us through. I saw him looking through all of Russell's stamps, shaking his head and asking more questions so I basically 'shmoosed' our way out of it. Again...very lucky. 2007 - Sept - Russell to Dublin, Ireland from Boston Denied entry to US in Dublin Russell back to NZ What's that? You've been in the Country for the past year living with your longtime girlfriend as she awaits her divorce. Yeah, 'sorry wodga' you can't come back in...intent to immigrate. He was taken into a seperate room and questioned...treated very nicely btw..none of this handcuff and jail for a night bs that goes on sometimes. In any case his VWP priveledges were taken away. We were heartbroken. This is when he got his A# tho. Yeah...we can laugh now that it's almost over. 2008 - Jan - Kim & mom to NZ for 3 week visit with Russell's family April 14th...divorce finally final!!! April 15th...allowed to pick up the decree absolute...made a copy and put it in with our petition and overnighted to VSC. So, three weeks in the past year i've been with my love after quite a long time of living together. (NZ isn't really the kinda place you pop over to for a few days...it's $2,000+ r/t and 20+ hours of flight time) Yes, we took advantage of the visitor's visa and have no regrets in doing so as we have had the opportunity to live together and start our lives BUT we were VERY lucky to have the time we did. I understand your wanting to be together as well as anyone but it's very unlikely you will be able to stay together as you await your visa. There is a chance, if you even get a visa, that they would let you stay for 6 months but even that is going to be a hard one to explain me thinks. Perhaps a shorter stay with a request for an extension when the time comes. If you are denied entry for fear of intent to immigrate, and there are no other circumstances, then you are usually allowed to withdraw your petition for entry and it has no adverse affect on your K1. I found these good folks at VJ ages ago but when Russell was denied entry I came back, joined, and made my first post asking for help or a way for us to be together asap. Believe me when I tell you that I explored every option. Short of moving there to NZ and staying on a valid visa with my kids for 6 months and then marrying and filing for DCF... there is no other way. The wait...the time apart... is very hard, I know. But these are just the cards we're dealt because of the times we live in. Now that we're headed into the homestretch I can tell you that, even tho I nearly lost my mind at times, it was worth every single second of heartache to get him here legally and for good. good luck to you in whatever you choose. hope i answered your questions.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 09:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	About to submit I-129F - Some Final Questions	As Karen already suggested, what they are looking for now is proof that you are both able to file and marry and proof of having met in the last two years. But, depending on what Consulate you are going through, its sometimes advisable to send along some secondary evidence.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Entering the US	If she comes into the Country with the intent to immigrate it is illegal and she could face a ban at adjustment. we're not all here waiting because we like being apart.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Prior SPOUSE NAME on Q9 on I-129F: Maiden Name or my last name ?	Your former spouse has your last name...so that is what you put. I know you want to get it all right, we've all been there. But don't overthink these things or you'll get yourself in trouble. Be sure to compare your own forms with the example ones and be sure to tick the box in Part C, Q. 2 on the I-129f. Lots of people miss this and get RFE'd for it.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-24 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	cvc status after NOA2	Yes, it's normal for CSC not to have updates. Sad..but true. For some reason some people from CSC also seem to be taking longer to get entered into the system at NVC. You should receive a letter from them stating they have received your approved petition and that they will be forwarding it to the Consulate. Then you get another letter stating they have forwarded it. You can call NVC... 603-334-0700, 1, 5 to talk to someone (k1's are not entered into the automated database) and they can tell you if your case has made it there yet. Don't be too discourages if they dont show you there yet...seems to be happening.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	new here	you're going to want to start by reading all the information in the tabs above. The guides, flowcharts and faq's are very helpful. You will also find a list of often asked interview questions. There is far too much information to start answering your questions. Everything you need to know is in the tabs above. If you are the USC you will need to show that you can support your fiance and that he/she will not become a public charge to the US government upon arrival. You will need to prove this again at adjustment period after she is here and you are married. Might want to think that quitting the job thing. You need to fill in your timeline so that others here can answer your questions better. The interview experience of this journey has everything to do with the Consulate you are going through.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How Do I????	just remember, a touch can mean everything... or nothing at all.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No number on Check	nope, sorry. I don't think your bank has a clue. If/when you get a copy of the check there are loads of numbers on the back. The EAC is the one you are looking for. If you dont get to see it you just need to wait for your hardcopy NOA1 (I797)	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visit again before interview stage?	How long was your last visit? You wouldn't think they'd give you any ageda but who knows really... you'd be best to ask in the Canadian forum as they would have the best advice for you.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My first Post	Also, read the Guides, flowcharts and FAQ's and everything else in the tabs above. All of your answers are there. As far as travel, it is 'allowed' but, of course, having a US fiance (if they know about you) will add more scrutiny to her entry. The best you can do is have her travel with plenty of ties to her home Country and perhaps have a backup plan. Considering she was already pulled into secondary they will have all of the information she told them the last time in their system. They will usually not know about the K1 unless you tell them. They don't 'need' to know but if asked, you should always be honest. Misrepresentation is not taken lightly. You will want to be certain she can prove she is going home. My love was denied entry a year ago but we had taken advantage of the VWP and he had been basically 'living' in the US on that visa for a year. Even with a valid visa it is at the discretion of the POE officer to allow your fiance into the Country. If he/she believes there is immigrant intent she may not be allowed in.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My first Post	Welcome to VJ. October seems a bit early for a K1 filed through CSC at the end of July. Right now you're looking at at least 4 months to approval then more time to interview. After your fiance is here and you marry you can file for AOS (adjustment of status). Included in the AOS cost ($1010) is EAD (work authorization from DHS) and AP (advanced parole..allowing her to travel). She can leave the Country (US) to travel home as soon as she has AP...usually 2-3 months. Keep in mind... if she leaves before AP, she will most likely not be able to get back in as K1 is a 1 time entry only visa. You will need to start the process over with a spousal visa. To set up your signature go to 'My Assistant' at the top and click on edit forum signature. Also, please fill in a timeline as it helps us all.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Shortest possible timeline for Canadian Fiance	you big dum dums!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-25 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Do I need an I-824 sent with my I-129F ?	The I824 is an application for action on an approved petition....so no. Not sure where you read you needed that. Do you mean I864? I864 is the financial document you file when you adjust status in the US. I134 is needed for the interview stage but not with the initial petition. Read the K1 GUIDE (above) and go down the checklist to be sure you've included everything asked for. Edited by KimandRuss, 27 August 2008 - 07:23 AM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Current vermont processing times	The immigration timeline link above will tell you everything you want to know about timelines. VSC is taking 4+ months and CSC seems to be about th at as well, perhaps a little bit more. Both seem to be at a slow down right now. Things can (and do) change at any time.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC number	there is an old post "rfe" trick that gets you to a human...search for it if you will but i'm willing to bet the only thing you'll get for it is more frustration.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 16:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	CSC number	even if you do get through to a real live human, it's probably just the call center and chances are you'll either get the standard response to wait until you are past their posted times or get misinformation of some kind.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question regarding personal checks	I remember that from banking class in high school....many, many moons ago!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question regarding personal checks	Thats great news! Welcome to the wait.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question regarding personal checks	So kind of you to start a new topic If a check does not bear a date, it is considered dated as of the time it is tendered by the drawer. (UCC 3-113). However, as I said previously.. it is up to the discretion of those processing payment. I'm sure they have guidelines to follow but I can tell you, for instance, that Vermont will often return a check when the address of the petitioner on the check does not match the address of the petitioner that's on the form...CSC doesn't seem to care. It's a ####### shoot really. Fingers crossed for you!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-23 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I don't understand this....	I wonder how many of the same answers will be posted....	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I don't understand this....	Click on guides and then adjustment of status. You pay $1010. to adjust status and get your 2 year green card. Included in that price is AP (to travel) and EAD ( to work).	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Isn't USCIS just lovely?	ummm this thread is a year and a half old	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question regarding g325a	just fix it. I believe it's ok to use white out. It needs to be an original signature. Edited by KimandRuss, 27 August 2008 - 10:42 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Already have a tourist visa - worth filing the K1?	agreed. Nothing wrong with entering the Country and marrying..lots of people do that. The problem is staying. You can not enter the US with the intention of marrying AND STAYING. sure people do it but, as stated above, at adjustment the burden will be upon the couple to prove they had no intent when the beneficiary entered the Country. If you misrepresent yourself to the government you can face a ban. It's all in the guides and faq's here as well.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-28 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	question regarding i-129f	You put the name she uses now. If she has ever changed her name you put whatever other name she's used. For instance, I put my maiden name on 'any other names used'. You can type it or write it out...doesn't matter. You can also add a supplement to the back of each page and note that you did that on the form. Use the example forms (link above) to help you fill your forms out. That and the instructions listed on the USCIS website for the I129f are sure to answer all your questions.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 last minute questions about the I-129F package	QUOTE (Dave_n_Genna @ Aug 27 2008, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay, now you REALLY have me terrified. I make $36,000 a year, plenty above the 125% poverty... and I have the employer letter, the bank letter, and all that. HOWEVER, I am currently supporting my Fiancee in NZ right now. She had to quit her job, so she came to visit me for 3 months. She has just returned and is living with her brother, and I am paying her living expenses. We just figured that we would rather have her free to work on the visa, and not have to stress about getting some type of temp job that she may have to quit soon. Plus she has no transportation. Anyway, w/o giving our life story... how much is this going to make it hard for the NZ Visa? No need to worry. They are just going to want to know what her background is in and what she plans on doing when she gets to the States. Russell has his masters in Engineering Geology and hasnt worked in his field in 2 years because he was either here in the US with me or waiting in NZ.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	2 last minute questions about the I-129F package	Here are the guidelines for the photos. Yes the time should go in that slot but i'm sure it doesn't really matter. It's probably a waste sending in your I134 now. They dont care about it at uscis. You will need to do it again and have it notorized after you receive packet 3 (information packet) from the Consulate. Most Consulates follow the financial guidelines for the I-864 (that you file at AOS) since it will have to be done but, New Zealand is very lax when it comes to the I-134. They care more about the NZ citizen being able to support his/herself in the U.S. They even ask to see your CV/Resume at the interview. There is much talk recently in the NZ thread regarding that.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What are "touches"?	This means you were touched.... Touches could mean everything ..or nothing. But, it does help psychologically when you've been waiting so long. Every little bit counts and it feels good to know that someone's hands were actually on your file and that it wasn't lost. I get ya. California isn't as good about 'touching' as Vermont. You'll be lucky if California updates your case when you're approved...or even in the weeks to follow. So just don't put a lot of hope into the touches. Here is a Q & A by a former adjuticator that will help explain the adjutication process to you better.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-27 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC Process after NOA2	K1's dont need to do anything. NVC processes your petition and sends it off to the Consulate. You're reading about spousal visa information.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-28 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Undeliverable Document for I129 filed in Mar at CSC	What a shame nobody could tell you you were approved. Congratulations nonetheless! It's advised to send a copy of the NOA2 (I797) to your fiance for his/her interview. Perhaps that wont be an issue for you but you'll need it for adjustment so i'd still try to work on that.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-26 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Undeliverable Document for I129 filed in Mar at CSC	Because they have no record of it at DOS yet does not mean it hasn't been approved. Some approved petitions are still taking some time to get the NVC from the USCIS in California. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it but some folks are just having to wait longer. If your paperwork was returned on Aug 15th then, depending on the address they tried to send it to, you could have been approved just days before you got the (returned) notice. We were approved last Wednesday and just got our hardcopy yesterday. Try NVC or DOS again in a couple, two, three days. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and, like asian man, frustrated for you as well. We pay for a service and it's certain not fair that we can not find out what's going on with our petition at all times.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-19 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Undeliverable Document for I129 filed in Mar at CSC	The problem is the USCIS site is inconsistent their with updating for California filers. When you call uscis you're talking to the call center 'misinformation' line who give standard replies. You could call NVC or DOS ..give them your case number and see if a new one has been issued. DOS can also tell you if and when the petition was sent off to the Embassy as well as if/when a package 3 has been sent out or an interview date sent. DOS - (202) 663-1225 Press 1, then Press 0.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-19 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Undeliverable Document for I129 filed in Mar at CSC	I agree with asian man... if you have your case # / NOA1 (otherwise you would not be able to track case status ) ... then this must be your NOA2! I think if it was your hardcopy NOA1 it probably would have been dated a lot closer to your original filing date. Hope so! Edited by KimandRuss, 18 August 2008 - 01:58 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-18 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	Yes and yes.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-28 09:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A	Once you are issued an alien number it's yours. You are a naturalized US citizen, correct? Put that.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-08-28 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	revisit home country	File for adjustment as soon as you are married. AP and EAD are included in the $1010. Each are approved independently. AP looks like it's taking about 2 months for most but that could easily vary. I've heard of others calling their service center and having it expedited. Either way you're cutting it close. whatever you do dont let her leave without ap or gc. Edited by KimandRuss, 02 September 2008 - 06:33 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-09-02 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	entering usa with a debt	It's true the US gov't doesn't care about credit but some banks in the US are actually affiliated with international banks so don't take the risk. If your credit is good you will want to bring to the US a copy of your good credit standing in your Country to help establish credit in the US. do the same with your driving record.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-09-03 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Anyone can share the exact I-134 supporting documents needed?	I-134 is the only thing that needs to be notorzied. Letter from employer...check stubs. If he meets the requirements you dont need bank statements or letter from bank..or proof of assets. It's all in the guides (link above) but you'll want to check with the PI folks to get the Consulate specific requirements.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-09-03 08:45:00