Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travelling while awaiting a visa	From the links above... QUOTE ...all nationals or citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business or pleasure will require an approved ESTA prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States under the VWP. QUOTE To apply for authorization to travel to the United States under the VWP, travelers will log on to the ESTA web-based system and complete an application online providing the biographical and eligibility information currently required on the paper I-94W form. Starting in just over a week all VWP travellers will need to register their trips before travelling. It seems common sense that having an approved ESTA would seem to lessen your chances of being turned away at the border. That being said, having a US fiance (if they know about it) is likely to bring up the quesion of immigrant intent but it certainly does not stop you from being able to travel so i'm not sure why your lawyer told you that you could not come. In most cases it's 'ok' but certainly not all.... My then fiance was turned away in Sept of '07 but he had been spending more time in the U.S. than he was in NZ and had no ties to his home Country. It kept us separated for a year but did not effect our K-1 at all. You sound like you have good reason to travel. File with ESTA. Tell the truth. Don't overstay. Bring all the proof you can and have a wonderful time!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-02 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Travelling while awaiting a visa	Yes, question is asked quite a bit so do some searching to find out what to bring to prove there is no intent to immigrate. Also the rules are changing.... beginning Jan 12, 2009, VWP travellers will require an approved ESTA prior to boarding a carrier that will bring them to the US. This approval does not guarantee that you will get into the Country. That decision is still up to the POE officer, however, it's likely that anything that would prevent you from entering would be caught early enough on to prevent being turned away. Tell the truth, answer only what you are asked, bring ties to home and do not spend more time in the US than you do in your home Country.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-30 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	when to file the papers..before or after he goes home?	You can file the papers as soon as you would like. As pushbrk stated, they dont care about his status in another Country... they care that you both meet the guidelines for filing. Send what you have.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325 A , Fiancee Letter of Intent	Most would recommend saving proof of on-going relationship until interview stage of the process but it's very dependant on the Embassy you will be dealing with. If you will be interviewing with a high fraud post, it's often advisable to load the initial petition with some secondary evidence and then collect more as you await the interview. However, when dealing with a 'lower risk' post, this is not really needed ...but very often people will send something that shows ongoing relationship either way. The most important thing is that you educate and prepare yourself as best you can. The GUIDES & FAQ here are invaluable tools for you. Use them.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325 A , Fiancee Letter of Intent	Thanks Pay, I do realize the instructions state that a notary is not needed and there is no place for a signature. However, this topic has been discussed recently by VJ administration. QUOTE Since the USCIS conflicts itself and the USCIS says to ALWAYS refer to the Form download page (instead of the Form instructions) in the case of a conflict in information, we will continue to list it as required. Hopefully they can clear this up. I will contact them regarding this. I do concur that it is pretty clear that it's no longer required but, because of the sentence in bold above, I believe there is still conflicting information.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G325 A , Fiancee Letter of Intent	Neither of those documents require a notary's signature. The only paperwork that needs to be notarized is the affidavit of support (I-134) which is filed after approval (NOA2). However, the new form and directions for that are still unclear on whether it's even needed anymore. The K-1 Guide will list all documents needed by both of you.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is applying for fiance visa really worth it?	QUOTE (PrettyFlower @ Jan 4 2009, 02:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jundp @ Jan 4 2009, 03:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (PrettyFlower @ Jan 3 2009, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> or have your partner join you through a visitors/tourist visa and marry her then change status. Probably not best to be advising someone to do this. If you mean for them to come here on a visitor's visa with the intent of marrying and adjusting status, then what you are advising is visa fraud. I would tread lightly with such advice. To the OP: Of course it's worth it if your fiancee is worth it. It's time consuming, frustrating, and can be costly. But is it worth it? Heck yeah. i did not mean it the illegal way. i meant if the fiance already had the visitor's visa, why not marry there? since the OP's problem here was how much they were gonna spend and if it was worth the expense. well my bad. i meant IF the partner already had a tourist/visitors visa. i had a tourist visa and still came flew back to the PI then apply for K1. if i only knew it was that costly and with USCIS delaying things, i should have just stayed and got married. but still regardless... weighing it down... i was glad we went through the K1 cos it got me thinking if i really wanted to be with my bf and vice versa. USCIS really shook the insanity in both of us. and made us realize how we really felt for each other. it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. you truly find out how important you are to the other person. everything was worth it. Just to be clear... Having the visitor's visa issued is not the problem.. just because you have a visitor's visa to the U.S. does not mean you can use it to immigrate. Entering the United States with a visitor's visa with the intention of marrying and then adjusting status so that you can stay ....is illegal. Obtaining a visitor's visa with every intention of using it to come to the US, marry and then adjust is misrepresentation and is also illegal. Any way you look at it, entering the Country on anything but a fiance/spousal visa (or a dual intent visa that allows for it) with the intention of adjusting status is fraud and punishable in the form of a ban. It is also against the VJ TOS to suggest any form of immigration fraud. I realize some so-called professionals may suggest this (entering on a visitor's visa/marrying/adjusting) as an option but it is a slippery slope to go down and one I believe could result in many legal issues and heartbreak for these couples. The folks that enter the Country, meet the 'love of their lives' or simply decide (after arrival) to marry and adjust status are not breaking any laws because the person immigrating did not enter the Country with the intent of immigrating. I hope this clears things up and makes sense. Edited by KimandRuss, 05 January 2009 - 01:56 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Immigrating to USA	The choice you make is really dependent on your plans. just keep in mind that it is illegal to enter the U.S. with the intention of immigrating/staying/adjusting status.. you get the point. Also, depending on the visa you shoot for, there may be some travel restrictions before you can head back to Canada. Read through the GUIDES and FAQ and educate yourself best you can to the process...that's really the only way.... then make your choice based on your own circumstances. Welcome to VJ	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	General ??'s Before filing K1 visa	Firstly, welcome to VJ. There's most likely more people than you know that can relate to your situation and heartache right now. Have faith that with time and patience everything will be 'ok' and you will be together again.... for good. QUOTE 1. We have done most talking on phone thru the use of phone cards as she can call me for 2.5¢ a minute and I can get here in states for 14¢ per minute...should I get a phone international plan even though it cost 20¢ per minute and use it to document relationship and continue using cards also or should we make all calls on home phone so there are a ton of them on phone bill and just suck up the higher costs.? Phone messages are only secondary evidence for proof of an on-going relationship so it would really depend on what else you have as far as evidence. Do the best you can to document all interaction you have with your fiance. Visit the PI Regional forum here for more advice on this. 2. When sending in packet do I send the actual certified copies or copies of the actual certified copies.? It depends on the document but copies are usually fine for uscis. The K1 Guide clearly states which documents need to be 'original certified copies' and/or 'originals'... things like divorce decree can be a copy of the certified document but you may want or need to send the 'original certified copy' (the one with the raised seal) for the interview stage. All signatures should be original... letter of intent, G325...etc. 3. How important are letters, we send lots greeting cards but we speak each day so only a few letters, which we will begin writing more as I can see we need them but up to now were they important. 4. Chat logs, I have months and months worth should I just narrow down to a few, especially ones that talk of marriage as each day gets to be 20+ pages, and how many would be a good amount to include. Again, all secondary evidence that will be needed more for interview stage to prove this is a bona-fide relationship. USCIS cares that you are both free to marry and that you are legally able to petition your fiance. Evidence of ongoing relationship is not required with the initial petition. However, it's often suggested to load the initial petition when dealing with a high fraud Embassy but i'm not clear on how well that helps in Manillla. Check with the folks in Regionals. 5. When I read the Assembling the I-129F Package it says "Original statements (from both the US Citizen and foreign fiance) certifying an intent to marry within 90 days of entering the US on a valid K-1." Does the word certifying here above mean "we are certifying, as in saying our intent" or does it mean these have to be CERTIFIED COPIES? Use the example forms and simply sign them. No notorization needed. 6. When I read :Assembling the I-129F Package: Checklist " it says "Declaration of how you met in person in the last two years. This should be a single TYPED page attachment regarding question 18 of the I-129F." but when I read VisaJourney.com > K-1 Fiance Visa Tips K-1 Fiance Visa: Tips on Forms and Documents it says " Make sure that your "original statement of having met in person" (you and your fiance should write one) is signed by hand in ink by each person and not just TYPED" both on this site so which do I believe is best? And, do I need one from BOTH of us, at this point I only have the one from me? Declaration of how you met is a question on the I-129f. Because there is only little space provided on the form, some people attach a addendum to the form and reference that addendum in the space provided for the answer. This addendum needs to be signed. I'm not sure why the tips section says to have the fiance write their own up but I will address the issue with VJ administration. QUOTE In regards to Section C Question 2, if applicable provide certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for any specified conviction(s) (in accordance with the IMBRA). See section 9 of the I-129f instructions for more information All I know is that you need to answer the questions as honestly as you can. I have no idea if these kinds of issues will create a problem for you or not but you could ask in the IMBRA forums or wait for someone with experience with this to chime in. The very best advice I can give you is to educate and prepare yourself as well as you can. good luck.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-05 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence Of Relationship	electronic media is not allowed in the Embassy.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Change in plans, Staying in country a week longer, problem?	As long as he doesn't go beyond the date on his I-94 (arrival/departure record) he has not overstayed. I'm sure lots of people change their plans.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont timeline	It's important to keep in mind that processing times change ALL the time. For instance, a year ago, VSC was processing petitions in less than a month's time while CSC was still trying to recover from the backlog caused by the fee increase the previous year. How long it takes to process your petition depends very much on the adjuticator handling your case and/or security checks that can hold you up at any stage, even if you think there is nothing to hold you up. How long your interview will take is very much dependant on the Embassy you are dealing with. You can check the Embassy info/reviews link above to find out the average for the Embassy your fiance will interview with. Most will advise you not to plan or pay for anything in advance as this process can throw you for a loop at any point. good luck.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vermont timeline	USCIS claims to be working on petitions received March 7, 2008 but the date is really there just to protect them from those still waiting for an approval. In other words, you really can't complain about your petition taking so long until your submission date is well past the date they list. QUOTE (khmerguy @ Jan 8 2009, 08:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When checking the timeline in USCIS for I-129F, the date show as March 07,2008. What does this date mean? Thanks	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New I-134??????	As explained in another thread.... QUOTE The USCIS webpage for that form indicates it is still needed: QUOTE To file this form, it needs to be sworn to or affirmed by a USCIS Officer at any USCIS Office, by a notary public, or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed by a USCIS Officer or Consular Officer at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Once the form is affirmed, it should be mailed to the same USCIS office where the application was filed. http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD However the form instructions (as you said) very clearly say that the form does not need to be signed in front of a public notary (because it is signed "under penalty of perjury of US law"). Interesting conflict!! Since the USCIS conflicts itself and the USCIS says to ALWAYS refer to the Form download page (instead of the Form instructions) in the case of a conflict in information, we will continue to list it as required. Hopefully they can clear this up. I will contact them regarding this. The rules have most likely changed and I'm not sure i'd even take the time if we were starting over *shudder* , but given the fact that you can easily have it notarized for no charge and because of the statement above I don't see the harm in having it notarizied until we have a definitive answer from USCIS. p.s. moving this to K-1 General Discussion (even tho it really belongs in the Embassy forum). My assumption is that not enough K-1's will see the topic if it's not here. Edited by KimandRuss, 08 January 2009 - 02:19 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Electronic System for Travel Authorization - for VWP applicants	Great point Aubrey! This should certainly help from so many being turned away (would have in our case anyway ) but whether you actually get in or not is still up to the POE officer. Edited by KimandRuss, 08 January 2009 - 01:35 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee Visa Application Needed??	We see/hear/read that same advice from lawyers all the time. It's against TOS to advise against a lawyer ....but the reality is that if your case has no special circumstances it's fairly easy to complete the process by yourself...probably actually saving yourself time and lots of money... especially now that you've found VJ and the resources and knowledge it offers. Start with the GUIDES, read the FAQ and arm yourself with as much knowledge about the process as you can. good luck	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiancee Visa Application Needed??	It's a good thing you found VJ.... and it's awful that lawyers are giving this advice to people. Canadian special entry privledges, VWP or visitor's/work visas (without dual intent) do not allow you to immigrate to the United States. As stated above, if you enter with the intent to immigrate you can be charged with misrepresentation and banned from the U.S.... = bad. If you were already in the Country, with no intention of staying when you entered, and decided to marry, you could then adjust status. Some lawyers seem to see it as an option to circumvent immigration laws but it really exposes you to much greater problems down the road. Start here... to decide which Visa you want then read through the GUIDES & FAQ. Be sure to visit the Canadian Regional Thread here on VJ for Country specific questions. There's lots of great people there that will be of great help along the way.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	SPONSOR HELP!	typing in caps is considered yelling by internet etiquette standards. Since we dont know if you're the beneficiary or the petitioner it's hard to say In answer to your question the petioner is the primary sponsor, whether they meet the income guidelines or not and they must fill out the I-134 and supply supporting documents as well as the co-sponsor, who must be a US Citizen, however, that person does not need to be family..... the GUIDES have all of the answers you need. Scroll down to find 'what to send your fiance once the petition is approved'. You will find the FAQ very helpful as well. The affidavit of support tips can help answer many of your questions as well. And the example forms can help you fill the paperwork out.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is anyone else having trouble with downloading forms?	yvw	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is anyone else having trouble with downloading forms?	Most likely your adobe reader is corrupt and/or you are running more than one version of the program on your system. go to > add and remove programs (xp) or uninstall program(vista) (depending on what OS you are running) in your Control Panel uninstall all old versions of adobe reader and visit http://get.adobe.com/reader/ to get the latest version.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	name error i-129F and G325A for fiance Visa	Doesn't sound too harmful as you did put the name listed on her documents. We've seen worse go through fine and some rfe'd for simpler things. It's really at the discretion of the adjuticator working your case. Any changes should be made through the Embassy, as noted above, or by calling DOS once the petition has been approved. Unless, of course, you receive an RFE. good luck.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	passport picture	As stated above, you will need one each for the initial petition and then several more for the beneficiary for the interview.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Faster or easier processing for EU citizens?	It's not really because a case is 'easier' than another... Russell and I have known each other for 11 years, plenty of documentation, no criminal history, no common names, no issues whatsoever. We are just all put through security checks. If a check comes up with anything... you are at the mercy of those doing the checks...which often takes time. Some much, much longer than others. The file is then put aside until those checks are complete. As I stated, you may think there is nothing in your background that warrants this additional wait, and you may be right, but it doesn't stop them from making sure. Many can argue that the system is flawed and that the checks take too long ...and they are most likely right but we have to remember that this is all in the interest of protecting the Country from those who wish to manipulate the immigration system and/or cause harm to the United States. Not to say your fiance is one of those people...but how do the rest of us know for sure unless it's checked? The fault ultimately lies with those who have caused harm to the U.S. and that is where anger should be directed.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Faster or easier processing for EU citizens?	There are security checks at every stage of this process. Any one of which can hold 'anyone' up for any length of time. Many from the middle east will have similar names and/or affiliations which may send up a red flag, therefore, many tend to be stuck in checks and/or AP for longer periods of time but, as you see above, anyone can be held up. We have nothing in our backround at all but we were still held up at NVC for several weeks because of security checks. Just for the benefit of the discussion... Military deployment of USC is grounds for expidite so those folks certainly do get processed faster but unless you ask for it you're in the same boat as the rest of us. good luck	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New and Concerned	There's not one of us here that can't relate. You'll get there... one day at a time.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New and Concerned	I have fraud alert on all of my cc's and personal info as someone has tried to hack into some of my accounts. This is a common enough occurence. Now take a deep breath because the worrying only gets worse from here. good luck to you both and I hope they catch the bum that mugged him.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	i need ur help please	merged duplicate posts	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	QUOTE agreed!! for example ; China as well as HCMC (OP's Country) and other places... doesn't usually matter how much in love you are, or how much proof you think you have. Often times, you need even more. Best you can do is educate and prepare yourself as much as you can. QUOTE Is sad because it is so easy to marry in the US, many here don't take it seriously. But if you fall in love with someone in a foreign country you have to jump through a million hoops just to be together. uh huh.... preaching to the choir buddy Edited by KimandRuss, 08 January 2009 - 04:49 PM.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	QUOTE (Craneman @ Jan 8 2009, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you are really concerned about proving your relationship, you must have many doubts yourself. That's not really a fair statement. The OP is asking the question because in many places no matter how much evidence you think you have, you are often required to supply even more. It's a question often asked by those going through difficult posts for interview. We've gone a bit OT with dbbri's baby comment but I believe (hope) that was just made in jest... I laughed. cute baby btw.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	ok, there was loving sex.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	Do you mean because you had a child together??? For some, that may help but for most it just really proves there was sex.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	I'm not pushbrk but.... Example Interview Questions... from the FAQ	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-08 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	Very well stated MSU.... and extremely important to note when going through GUZ and other high fraud posts.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-30 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	QUOTE (gyi @ Dec 30 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Some good questions about this proof stuff, When you applied for the Visa you had to follow strict legal requirements, which you met if your I-797 was approved, now enter the Consulates which have the same strict legal requirements for a denial but resort to a subjective standard ( how many visits, phone calls, one can get the idea) in many of these denials. A very good point in that the uscis is not the ultimate deciding factor. Although, the visa is only applied for after the uscis approves the I-129f petition (I-797/NOA2). What you have with your NOA2 is merely an approved petition which then enables your fiance to apply for the visa. Subjective standard is a very good way to explain how each Embassy decides whether or not a visa is approved. Those higher fraud posts will most likely look for any red flags they can find to dissprove the relationship (age difference, recent divorce, short courtship...etc, etc) ...and then make you jump through hoops. We can blame the CO, the Country, the system, even people on power trips... but ultimately it is those who have abused the system that make it so much harder for the rest of us. Therefore, it's very important to provide any and all evidence of a bonafide relationship that you can, especially when dealing with these places. If your relationship is true and you are prepared and diligent in your efforts it's very likely you will succeed in bringing your loved one here...eventually.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-30 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	what the HECK is proof of ongoing relationship?!	Please, lets try not to stereotype. There are plenty of very real and very loving relationships even from higher fraud posts.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-12-30 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 questions, concerns, and worries	Hi Marie, welcome to VJ. You have found the best resource for this journey and have already got some good advice but I did want to point you in the direction of the GUIDES. This link will provide you with a checklist of items/forms needed to file a I-129f fiance petition with USCIS. The example forms will help you to fill them out. Ever hear of the term if you want something done right... do it yourself? Have a read of all you can from the links above..being a teacher I would suspect you are more than able to complete this process yourself and very likely save yourself time and money as well. Do some research here, read all you can and then decide. Just so you are aware, an approved petition can take 6 months (+/-). Once approved, the I-797 (petition approval/NOA2) is valid for 4 months(possibility of extension).... this would mean your fiance would have up to 4 months to be interviewed from the time the petition is approved here at the uscis level. Once he is interviewed and issued a visa he will have 6 months from that day to enter the U.S. Keep all of this in mind when choosing the best time to file. good luck!	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-02 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	affidavit of support for K1 visa	It seems that sometimes they are allowed in Manilla.... and sometimes they are not. I'm not sure what the difference is but i do know of a couple that was allowed to go through where the petitioner had just graduated with a degreee and that is the reason he did not meet the guidelines. You will probably want to ask in the PI forum here.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-12 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Beginning The Prcocess With A Few Questions	QUOTE (I know pushbrk is going to bust me for writing application instead of petition - neener, neener! )	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-12 12:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confused... K-1 or K-3 for us??	USC can travel wherever he/she likes while the petition is being processed. The beneficiary is usually fine to come to the US for visits as well. As long as that person can prove ties to their home Country to show they have no immigrant intent when entering the U.S.. Just to clarify a bit regarding the K-1 route... once the beneficiary arrives on the K-1 Visa you have 90 days in which to marry. As soon as you are married you can then apply for AOS. With the cost of AOS ($1010), AP (travel) and EAD (work) are also applied for. This normally only takes a matter of a couple months and it is in that time only the beneficiary should not leave the Country (without AP).	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2009-01-12 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview	good point Do try to stay positive...there are many good stories that come from these higher fraud posts as well.	KimandRuss	Female	New Zealand	2008-11-19 17:31:00