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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEW and CONFUSED
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and i'm a determined and strong willed little #######!


You better be if you're going to marry an Italian! laughing.gif (j/k... i'm Italian!)

Honestly, you have a great attitude and with all these lovely people at your side, i'm sure you'll do just fine!

Do keep us posted!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEW and CONFUSED
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Thank you so much! And im glad you told me that its a violation...oooops sad.gif i have downloaded filled out and read the info for the k1 visa...however i am afraid it will denied because of the fact we have never met face to face........do you know anything that would help with the convincing? or my chances? i understand the reasoning....they dont want people just coming and marrying falsely to get citizenship..but we are so in love and it seems so intimidating to prove it! ahhhhhh....anyway, thank you, you are my first friend!!!!!!!!!


Hello again Ann, i'm sure you will find a lot of friends here at VJ! Everyone is very helpful! smile.gif

There is such thing as a waiver for not having met in person but it's rare and limited to extreme circumstances. Unfortunately, there is very little way around it.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 21:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEW and CONFUSED
Hi, welcome to VJ.

Entering the U.S. with the intent to immigrate (marry and stay) is a violation. You will probably want to file for a K1 visa. Processing times varies greatly depending on where you are in the U.S. and the consulate of the beneficiary.

You can begin by looking at the guides... http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

Good luck!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancée has a weird (to me) Costa Rican address
Perhaps someone in the regional forum who has already been through the process can direct you better.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-02 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed for lawyer?/Fiance's knowledge of English
Hi, welcome to VJ.

Yes, most of us here in the K1 forum are filing for a K1 visa for our loved ones. Most of us are without legal representation. If you look at the top of the board you'll see a tab for the 'Guides'. Read through it and ask questions here if you need to. The people here are knowlegable and friendly. smile.gif

I know it is a huge plus that your significant other speaks at least some of the same language as you. Do you speak Russian?? If you do, I wouldn't imagine it being too much of an issue but he will probably want to start learning English if he's planning on moving to America. smile.gif I can only imagine it would help. They will probably ask you how you communicate if you do not speak his language.

As long as you or your co-sponser meet the financial requirments you should be all set.

You'll probably want to visit the Russian thread in the Regional forums here for better answers to that country. There are a lot of U.S./Russian couples here at VJ.

good luck!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-06 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about Visa Waiver, and Denial.
He's already been here for 9 months and has no ties to the UK. I think that would probably throw up a few red flags! wink.gif

I'm glad it worked for you and yours but personally, I wouldn't risk it. The consequences are far too great.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about Visa Waiver, and Denial.
We went through the same thing as I was awaiting my divorce. Russell left his job in Australia in 2006 and flew home with me and my kids simply so we could spend some time together before we took the next step. We were unaware of the process and rules then. He basically lived here for over a year coming in and out every 90 days together on the VWP as we waited. We travelled back to New Zealand, London, Iceland, Dublin...sometimes only for a few days. On his last trip out (to Dublin) he was denied entry back into the U.S. and had to go home to NZ. Now that we know all the 'rules of the game' we realize we were very lucky to even have the time we did together!

As fwaguy stated, entering with the intent to immigrate is a huge no no! Looking at your history together, you may have an uphill battle with that one! Honestly, your best bet is probably to stay apart and file for the K1. It's probably your quickest and safest route! Especially if you're filing with Vermont. wink.gif

Believe me when I tell you that I know how hard it is. Most of us here do! We have been a couple for many years now and having to spend all this time apart, especially after living together for 2 years (in Australia and here in US) has been very difficult.

My divorce is FINALLY, after many years, final on April 14th (5 weeks & 4 days to be exact! :lol). We will be sending our petition on the 15th after I pick up my decree! We hope to have him back home by the end of summer. You may not see it now... but there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

Much luck!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDisparity Between VSC and CSC and
I think the Vermont filers have every right to be excited about their approvals! They are not being disrespectful or uncaring and I certainly think they sympathize with the CSC filers. Turning it into a "jackpot" is just a game... a way for them to pass the time just like you are. It's not a go at the CSC filers.

You don't know their personal stories or the struggles they may have had to endure to get to even this point. They should be excited! For all the same reasons you will be when it's your turn. Do you know that their are consulates who will put you in administrative processing and keep loving couples apart for years even after approval??? Did you know that their are parents who have never even seen or touched their child??? None of this is easy... for any of us. It is what it is. Historically VSC has always been the fastest office.

I understand this is frustrating. We all do. But what you're doing with comments like that IS causing divide. All of this is hard enough.
Put that energy you have into something productive and positive...like contacting people...anyone who will listen.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-05 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDisparity Between VSC and CSC and
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 2 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Everyone has the right to contact their representative. That's doing something! wink.gif


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All that will do is .... nothing. Their is no political will to make this process work better. We are not enough of a voting bloc to make a difference.


I disagree. That's like saying your vote doesn't count. If everybody thought that way....

I did state earlier in the thread that we have very little voice as most are uneducated to the process and just dont care enough to change it. I do agree with that. But reaching out to those who do have a bigger voice is a step, is it not?

Related or not... they are there for us... they are our voice. My Congressperson is a decent person who listens. Whether it has an effect on the process or not is irrelevant really. At least when I ###### and moan about the process I can say that I did 'something'. And at least that's one more person in the 'chain of command' that knows the woes of those of us faced with this situation so perhaps when there is a vote regarding legal immigration my small little voice will be at the back of his head and will bring a sense of reality and real life to his vote.

Just my opinion. Best of luck!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-03 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDisparity Between VSC and CSC and
Everyone has the right to contact their representative. That's doing something! wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-02 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDisparity Between VSC and CSC and
Historically, the VSC has always been the faster office. It appears that they have handled most of the backlog caused by last years influx of petitions. Unfortunately, leaving a few behind waiting. sad.gif I've heard that it has to do with managment in Vermont but really do not have first hand knowledge of that. However, if that's the case you would at least expect that CSC would want to learn a few things from VSC!

The problem with getting the government more involved is that not enough American's are even aware the process exists so it has no voice! We are all up in arms about illegal immigration but how many people do you know that actually understand the lengthy process that we have to go through to get our loved ones here legally? Until I was forced to deal with it I really didn't. Ignorance is bliss.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-02 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRefused at the border?
QUOTE (jess&andrew @ Mar 6 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
P.S. - anyone know anything about Advance Parole?? Do i need that to come back home? Ugh - so confused by all of this. I thought the worry was over after getting the Visa...



You file for Advanced Parole after you're married and file for AOS.

Everything you need to know is in the Guides.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-06 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinally CSC approved our I129 F today
what a long wait you've had. Congratulations. I'm glad this part of the journey is over for you and hope the rest of the process is quick.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-06 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3rd Party K-1 assistance
Depending on what state you live in you may have a nisi or waiting period after your court date and before you can re-marry / file for the K1. That is the place I am right now. Just be aware that you can not even file without your decree as you must both be 'free' to marry before filing.

Personally, I don't think the process is too time consuming or difficult and can easily be done without a lawyer but as others have stated, that is a personal choice. The guides are really all you need and the folks here are VJ are invaluable.

You might want to consider working a bit on your spanish and your fiance on her english whilst you wait. wink.gif In the meantime, there are lots of people here that speak Spanish that could help her out and you can find others going through the Columbia consulate in the Regional forum.

Congratulations and best of luck to you and yours! smile.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-09 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVehicular Homicide
QUOTE (Cassie @ Mar 10 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was started by the OP smile.gif


laughing.gif yeah..caught that. My bad! Good advice over there though! wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-10 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVehicular Homicide
Good luck to you

Edited by KimandRuss, 10 March 2008 - 11:41 AM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-10 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn process of K1, Can finance still enter USA??
Lots of people travel during the process. They will not have knowledge of your petition in their system but it is highly recommended that you offer them only truthful answers if asked.

The POE officer has the right to deny any entry even if she has the visa so there is always the chance she could be denied. Quitting her job is not recommened as she will need to prove that she intends to return to her country. If she doesn't already have a B visa, it might be difficult to get especially with a fiance visa in the works. The VWP will allow her to stay for up to 90 days. Whatever you do...do not let her overstay!

My fiance was denied entry but he had been in the country on the visa waiver program more than he was in his own. Our luck ran out.

good luck to you
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-19 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSeptember Fillers, got RFE, Just got approved today!!!
congratulations
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-18 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAccelarated Process
Sorry, I can't imagine that would help to expedite the process for you.

Have you checked out... A Candle for Love ?
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-20 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa vs. B-2 Visa
You need to file for the K1. I fully understand and sympathize with your situation but if you've already been through hell waiting, coming with intent and 'pretending' you didn't mean to do it as others have suggested could put you in a position where you would face the possibility of a ban for years. Do you really want to risk that again?

We have known each other for 10 years and have been doing pretty much the same thing you and your fiance have. So we know your pain. I've had to battle years for a divorce which is why we wait now. He used to come on the visa waiver but once they knew there was the possibilty of intent, he was denied entry and had to fly all the way back to NZ. We have four weeks before we can even begin the K1 process. I know how hard it is and that you want only to be together. But the K1 is the only way you can ensure that she can come and stay and you can live the life you want. Taking any other chance risks years of ban. You already have intent so every step you take to keep her here is going to be difficult if you take any other route but the K1.

best of luck

Edited by KimandRuss, 15 March 2008 - 12:03 PM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-15 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about K1 Processing Order
I think it more depends on who's desk you end up on. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-24 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAm I supposed to carry the X-Ray plates to POE?
many people will suggest that you can pack them into your luggage but you will need them and risk losing them that way. I'm with bora bora, i'd carry them all the way.

You can roll them up and carry a packing tube which may make it easier. wink.gif

looks like you're almost home. Congratulations!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Experience with Quick Divorces?
Oh believe me, I know! You were one of the ones that responded to my first post way back in September before I could even get my ex into court. wink.gif We are still on good terms but he really dragged his feet when it came to the divorce....we're talking years! I actually had an appointment with a lawyer already set up the week after Russell was denied entry and sent back to NZ. We went to court on December 14th and we are currently in the nisi (waiting) period (30 + 120 days = 4 months). My divorce will be 'final' on April 14th and i've already contacted the registrar of deeds in my county to have my decree absolute ready on the 15th! wink.gif

Thank you for taking the time to post that. It's important people know!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Experience with Quick Divorces?
I know the road ahead may seem daunting but the time really will pass quickly if you stay busy...and positive. wink.gif

good luck to you!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny Experience with Quick Divorces?
I've been in the exact same situation. Decided to file in Massachusetts and wait out the nisi period. I'll have my decree in a little more than 2 weeks. wink.gif

It's important to understand that most of these places now have pretty strict residency requirements (such as nevada, which is not like it was a few years back wink.gif ) or stay for a minimum amount of time before you can file so you're best to do your homework. In recent years many of the laws have changed so don't go by old web info or hearsay. wink.gif

Another thing to consider is the consulate's view on your 'quicky' divorce. It shouldn't be a problem as long as you are legally divorced but I would imagine there would be more scrutiny especially at certain consulates.

I know it's frustrating. I've been living it for years!
best of luck to you
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrug Use
I don't really think it's any of our places to judge anyone else. This includes the comments made by the OP that seem to offend many of you. We're here to offer answers and opinions...not judgement.

To the OP... Nobody can tell you for sure when your body will show clear. The easy answer is to stop. And the truth is that if you are asked and admit to drug use at any stage you will most likely face harsh consequences.

good luck to you.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions for lawyer
She's known this man 6 years and has two children with him. I don't think it's fair to speculate on his character without knowing the circumstances of his arrest. wink.gif

I would think you would want to focus your questions mostly on the waiver that will have to be filed. I'm quite sure there are others who have faced a similar situation here on vj. Try using the search to see if you can't find some answers from those who have 'been there'.

Good luck.

Edited by KimandRuss, 26 March 2008 - 10:27 PM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-26 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat can we prepare while waiting for noa2
The guides and faq's at the top of the forums will help you a lot. wink.gif

Edited by KimandRuss, 27 March 2008 - 06:52 AM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-27 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCopy of Divorce Decree/Name Change
As per the faq's...

a copy is fine to file the petition however you should have a certified copy on hand and perhaps to send your fiance for the interview in case they do ask for an original at a later stage.

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Don't send originals of your divorce decrees or passport. Send copies and attach a statement that the originals are available.


You will need a copy of your marriage license as well...

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Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents. You must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-27 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresimmigration data summary
I believe this is just for immigrant visa's and K1's don't get it. I found that information just doing a search of the forums.

Congratulations. smile.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-27 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo Receipt Numbers
ooo ooo can I have one????? laughing.gif

I have no personal knowledge of this but i'm pretty sure you get a 'rejection notice' for sending the wrong fee and that's why you got your entire package back. Did they state it was an RFE? I agree with Karin and Otto that it should be the second one.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-27 07:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite I-129F
That information is in their timeline. wink.gif

Not that the person who answers the phone has any authority, but did you happen to mention your reasons to expedite when you called? Can't imagine that alone would get it adjuticated but nothing is impossible! In any case, I hope it's good news for you. Good luck in Guangzhou! wink.gif

I can just see all the CSC filers on the phone right now! laughing.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-28 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Mar 28 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This all reminds me of the urban legend about the person calling the Word Perfect tech support folks about the letters disappearing from their computer screen. At least it makes me want to tell the op to pack it in and give up for the same reason the fired tech support person gave.


http://www.snopes.co...wordperfect.asp


laughing.gif I feel like that ALL the time!

I understand how you feel...but I was on a mission! laughing.gif

to the OP... good luck to you. You'll need it. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-28 19:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou


They gave you a reason. They said you didn't prove your relationship was legitimate.

They are going to return your case to the US if you do not hire a lawyer and fight NOW. You can search for and post all the information you can find but the only thing that matters now is stopping your petition from being returned to the U.S. The only way you are going to do that is with a good lawyer.

Listen to the advice you got and instead of posting here go call a lawyer. Either that... or move to China. wink.gif

good luck
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-28 18:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
btw... i'm an IT professional as well (self-employed..not like outsourced microsoft phone support wink.gif )... but perhaps you'll understand better if I put it in these terms...

In order to truly solve something you have to FIX the problems causing the issue in the first place... you can't install a fresh copy of anything if you don't first remove the virus/driver conflict/malware causing the problems to happen.

You cannot just file another petition and hope that one goes through. That's not how it works.

You need a good lawyer to fix the problems with this petition! And before it leaves GAZ! (yes, we know about the email wink.gif )
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-28 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
headbonk.gif I'm so frustrated! Let's try this again....

Selena...

The email you got from the consulate (the one you keep posting) is a standard response stating what you already knew. It means nothing more than what you already found out at the interview. This is a common occurance in GAZ. So much so that there is an entire forum (candleforlove) dedicate to it to help people just like you. They are the people you should be talking to but I fear you will not absorb the information you are getting...like you're doing here.

What the kind people here are TRYING to tell you is that YOU have an opportunity to STOP the petition from going back to the USCIS for possible revocation. IF you hire a lawyer IMMIDIATELY... explain your situation... he/she will try to get the GUZ to NOT send your peition back and instead... get them to look over all of your evidence again.... maybe ask you to submit more. Fight on your behalf... give you another chance....

Don't you think that hiring a lawyer and attempting to stop this petition from getting sent back and revokated is worth a shot? It doesn't matter what one person told you. There are literally hundreds of others in that forum alone saying differently.

It's up to you now. If you are truly in love and want to be here for the right reasons then you need to fight for it.

Another petition is not going to help you. Getting married..is not going to help you. Waiting a while and trying it all over again...is not going to help you.

A LAWYER... is going to help you!

Since English is not your first language perhaps you should direct your fiance to candleforlove and perhaps ask him to visit this thread as well.

First thing you need to do is get a lawyer familiar with GAZ and fight to keep your petition in GAZ and not have it returned to the USCIS.

I don't think I could be any clearer than that.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-28 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Interview Reschedule
That really stinks that you never got it in the mail! I'm sure you were trying to be so patient waiting for it too! Sorry to hear that. sad.gif

If you dont receive an email resonse in a few days I would call again... and again. wink.gif

At least you're 'almost there' ...good luck!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-30 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to US while you are waiting for K-1
Legally you can travel. However, no matter how much proof you take, it is still up to the discretion of the POE officer to determine whether or not you actually get in. wink.gif

If you're travelling out of Dublin, the good news is that you'll find out before you even really leave the country because you'll have to go through immigration there.

Once you are here and married you will file for AOS. With that cost you can also file for EAD (work) and AP (travel) documents that will then allow you to roam free again!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-30 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take for the K-1 Visa interview
Some consulates send out a packet 4... some do not. Some take longer than others. It sounds as though you're right on course but it's hard to help when there is no information in your timeline about what consulate you are dealing with. timeline.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-30 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA APPROVED~!
congratulations!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-03-30 14:35:00