ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust a quick question
Most Consulates follow the standards of the I-864 (at AOS) when processing K1 visas.

London seems to be less critical of the I-134 than some Consulates but I would assume they consider it.

Best to ask in the UK Regional forum.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting with an NoA1?
You'd be best served to ask this is the Canadian Regional Forum.

A return ticket will help. Bring any proof he has and don't mention he's going to see his 'fiance' (unless they already have a record of this)

He can bring the I-129f paperwork but don't pull it out unless specifically asked for it... at any border. If they are already aware of your relationship or ask specifically about it, having the paperwork may just show a POE officer you are doing this the 'appropriate way'. then again....

good luck

Edited by KimandRuss, 15 September 2008 - 06:00 PM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the I-134 and I-864
Yeah i'm assuming that if the fiance isn't going to make specific contributions that the co-sponsor wont either....but that's just my opinion. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about the I-134 and I-864
Use the example form to help you fill out the I134.

Not sure why you're filling out the I864. It's not needed until AOS once your fiance is in the US.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot tourism visa - JM
IMO you tell the truth... always...especially with the one you love and trust in most. wink.gif Anything else will just turn around to bite you later.

good luck op
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-07 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion re. G-325A
Yeah, I have that...thanks.

The problem is the adjuticators who dont read their memo's I suppose. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-06 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion re. G-325A
A scanned image is not an original signature. You may get through but it specifically asks for an original signature. wink.gif

QUOTE (nolawyerneeded @ Sep 5 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes i signed mine and my fiancee natali signed hers.
she scanned it with her printer then sent it via email back to me.
Tony

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-06 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion re. G-325A
If you send it before they ask for it (aka rfe), it will not find your file so dont bother.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-05 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denials
You might just make yourself sick worrying so much. tongue.gif

Of course, everybody's case is different but Manilla seems a pretty smooth process for the most part. Have you been to the PI forum? Do yourself a favor and read the sticky at the top from Sherrif Uling. He spells out the whole K1 process in Manilla for you. smile.gif

good luck
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-16 09:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa denials
As long as you were both free to marry at the time you filed the petition and can prove that you have seen each other in the last two years, how you met and whether your SO was legally married at the time or not has little significance in the process.

That being said, at some of the higher fraud Consualtes they MIGHT take the fact that he was still legally married into consideration when trying to justify whether or not this is a bonafide relationship. At some Consulates they almost look for things... guilty until proven innocent, you know?

I doubt Manilla will be a problem but you'll probably want to ask in the PI forum. Egypt, I have no idea but asking the MENA folks would probably give you a clearer answer. wink.gif

good luck.

oh and for the record, I've known Russell for 10 years....we've lived together a couple of those years ...and my divorce was only final in April of this year. I think most people understand that a marriage can be over long before it's considered 'final'. smile.gif

I'm going to move this to the general discussion area where you will perhaps get.... well, more discussion! laughing.gif

(mbk)
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-16 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the reciprocity visa agreement
you've been waiting since March 4th for the police certificate?

Perhaps your Representatives can contact the Consulate on your behalf?

Did you call DOS?

Do you know of any lawyers there that work with the Embassy?
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyer/Attorney
QUOTE (rockbabyrock27 @ Sep 14 2008, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (acobnamia1224 @ Sep 13 2008, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lawyer should only be hired when your case is complicated...i fired my lawyer cause all they want to do is fill out the forms then give it back to me to mail to my fiance in the philippines.. such a waste of money


Question: We just had our NOA2 a few days ago. We have a lawyer and she's really not helping us expedite everything, which I think is false advertising on their part because they told us in the first place that they can guarantee that our case will be prioritized if we hire them, that ours would be approved way before the others with the same timeline as ours, which is soooo untrue, if anything else, it only slowed down our case. If we fire her right now, do we still get part of the money that we paid her?

I hope you could enlighten me up on this. Thank you


It depends on what you signed when you started with her. Find out. smile.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-14 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyer/Attorney
Unfortunately, we have heard a lot of horror stories here at VJ about attorney's missing documents... not sending packages...etc. So it's doubtful you will find many people recommending you hire one. It will save you no time at all having representation. Also, having a middle man often slows up the process if anything.

Think about this... every document you need and every bit of evidence you need to send will come from you and your fiance. Basically, you are paying the lawyer for putting it all in a tidy package for you. YOU still need to be pro-active and understand what documents are needed as the lawyer and/or their liason in charge of these things, just doesn't know....even when they say they do.

Do yourself a favor and read through the K1 guide here on VJ. Go down the checklist one by one. Use the example forms (link also above) to help you fill out your own forms. It will look overwhelming at first but soon you will see that it is very manageable.

You are going through London? This is not a difficult Consulate and you will find a wonderful group of folks here willing to help you out when it comes to that stage of the process. It's all spelled out here on VJ for you.

If after you look at all of this and still feel like you might need a lawyer, then at least you have the knowledge behind you to question what they're doing and make sure they're doing it right and wont slow you up any more.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-13 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce decree sample?
Every States divorce decree is different. My copy was one page but we've had some ( I think it was texas ) that were like load of pages. so, it's hard for anyone else to know if this is his final decree.

I woudn't send it until you are 100% certain you have it because if you filed when he wasn't legally able to marry they will mail your entire petition back to you.

Just fyi... I believe the armed forces have an immigration liason to help you with these matters. You may want to have your fiance check.

Oh, and thank him for serving for me while you're at it. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-13 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes it matter which state your going too?
No, it has nothing to do with the state.

The only list i've ever seen from the uscis is the total number of K visas processed annually over the course of a decade.

This thread will explain why you see part of the disparity in the process.

And this will tell you about all the security/name checks at each stage of this process. You can be held up at any stage.

If you look back, Vermont has historically been the faster service center... even when there were many. Just last year they switched to just the two service centers they use now. Since then, the states have been split so the service centers will be more even. At about the same time as all of this, there was a huge fee hike that brought with it an influx of petitions trying to beat that rate hike. So last year at this time it was taking both centers more than 6 months to process petitions.

However, in January of this year VSC was spitting them out in just 3 weeks...while CSC was still taking 5 months.

So, as you can see, there is no rhyme or reason to any of it. Everybody's got a different story.. a different name.. a different past. For the most part everyone is 'about' the same for the uscis process unless they are held up for rfe. Then you have extreme cases (like our poor sara/estadia) who's been waiting over a year for her NOA2. sad.gif

The Consulate level is a whole different story. Each one is very different.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-16 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB-2 Visitor Visa still Valid during K-1 Fiance Visa application?
The B visa will remain valid but whether she is able to visit with it is up to the POE officer. I wouldn't mention the fact that she has a US fiance or has filed for the K1 unless she is specifically asked.

As long as she bring ties to home she 'should' be ok but, like everything with this process, it's just an unknown until she gets there.

You may want to visit the Canadian regional forum to ask there as they are much more familiar with Canada/US border crossing. smile.gif

good luck
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-17 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about what comes after NoA2
There are checks at every stage of this process and you can get held up at any stage... here's a list of the security checks
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-17 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about what comes after NoA2
The flowchart explains the process. The GUIDES will explain how. Everything you need to know is in the tabs above.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype: HELP. Can you save Call History. Anyone please
There are options to save logs in all of those applications. The files are probably stored in the programs folders or your documents.

To save your image in paint just click file > save and keep in a location for later. I did that with all of our documentation. Printed out what I needed when we were ready to file. A word of advice... back up your files to a jump drive or cd. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-14 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype: HELP. Can you save Call History. Anyone please
I'm not sure about skype but it's probably in the options/preferences under a tool menu perhaps? I'm sure if you do a search here on VJ you're bound to find posts.

In order to print a screen shot you need to open a image program. Most operating systems come with paint.

Print Scrn > open paint > create new > paste > save

edit: cuz I can't spell wink.gif

Edited by KimandRuss, 14 September 2008 - 10:08 AM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-14 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate Question
Yup approved! smile.gif Just waiting on the visa. He'll be home next Wednesday! Thanks.

Russell will be posting his Embassy review soon. You will want to read it as NZ has a few different requirements than does other Embassys. Everything we have had to share for the past year is in the NZ regional thread...just read through the posts and you will learn a lot about every stage of this process...as well as things you can do now that will save you time once you get to the states. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate Question
She will not need one going through the New Zealand Consulate if that is the only place she has lived. They will take care of it for her at the interview stage.

For others... you need one from any Country you have resided in for 6+ months since the age of 16. The process for getting them is different.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-17 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
If you read the entire thread you'll see we've already been over this. wink.gif

also, poverty level has nothing to do with what state you live in it's a federal guideline.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
You're very welcome and thank you for the kind words and congrats.

I actually work with and on computers and had everything stored on my HD for years as we waited to file. My computer crashed just a couple of days before we were able to file...and because we've already waited years I was not going to wait to check my HD, so I had to get it all again. Stressful for sure!

It is very stressfull hearing all that can go wrong but all you can do is be as educated to the process and be as prepared as you can. Do yourself a favor and check with others who have gone through the same Embassy and find out from them if they have any special requirements for you to take care of now. Nich-Nick would be one great resource for you going through London as her fiance was just approved there. I'm sure she wouldn't mind helping you out with some pointers. There's also a great group of folks in the regional forum.

We have a looooong long history and it took forever to get to this stage but we were just approved at interview this week and my love will be back in my arms next Wednesday. Trust me when I tell you that it will be worth it and all that you feel now will dissipate soon enough!

good luck

Edited by KimandRuss, 18 September 2008 - 10:53 AM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
QUOTE
Hi

You have not received your NOA2 in more than 1 year?????? You can call USCIS and put in a special request to process your case since your case is outside normal processing timeframes.


Sara is very aware of all resources possible to try and get answers regarding her petition and has taken every step to get this resolved. They are stuck in security checks.


QUOTE (ChelleKeith @ Sep 18 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello again,
My boss has agreed to cosponsor Keith , this is good news but also has me a little concerned as his buisness didnt do very well in 07 but is doing better now. With the economy the way it is the hotel buisness is suffering along with most companys right now. He did speak to our lawyer and has agreed to go ahead with this feeling that his finances will be enough.

My question is this... we also have a friend willing to cosponsor... Can we have 2 cosponsors to make sure there is plenty of income when we go to the interview? My lawyer doesnt seem to find the time to answer my questions or doesnt understand what I am trying to say lol but he is doing the paperwork correctly and to me that is worth having him around smile.gif ...

I just want to make sure I have everything set when the time comes so I dont drive myself crazy rushing around.

Also as far as phone logs I do not have that as we used skype and he used his cell phone but it is a pay by use one so no paperwork involved. I used a calling card but I didnt bring it with me because there also is no way to prove the calls came here except that it is a international calling card... will that help? We have been together for 14 months out of the 22 months that we have known each other, between visits and stays. I do have some pics but most of them got lost when lightening hit my pc and destroyed my computer. I tried to get them off it but the mother board was fried or something like that lol. I am building a scrapbook now with what pics I can find from sending to family members etc so hopefully that will be enough.. Also what about blogs that has been written , would that be a good idea to copy and print and place in the scrapbook?

Sorry if I am sounding crazy, I really am not ! smile.gif I am just trying to keep busy with all this stuff wink.gif

Thankyou
Chelle


Proof of ongoing relationship is not needed until the latter stages of this process so you will have time to collect more evidence of a bonafide relationship. Some people will send a few pictures with the initial petition to support the evidence of having met. If you have a few just send those... take more if you can. There are ways to track your skype conversations...do a search here at vj. How about emails? Take a screenshot of your inbox...etc. Your computer got destroyed... what about your hard drive. Just because your motherboard was fried does not mean your hard drive was too it's quite likely the info is still there. You may want to take it to a computer repair shop to see if they can't save the info from your hard drive. It should not be too expensive. wink.gif

As far as your affidavit. This too is not needed until interview stage (hope your lawyer also mentioned that wink.gif ) ... if you are concerned that one may not meet the requirements then just have both fill out a I134..have it notarized and include all supporting information for both. Better to be safe than sorry. just fyi... You will also need to fill one out and include what you can.

good luck. glad you're making some progress.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
You had to get a co-sponsor because your 2007 taxes didn't reflect enough income even though you are showing enough this year? Wow! London sounds as though not all their CO's are on the same page. This is just one of a few inconsistencies lately in what people here have reported.

DCF is still being re-organized at every Consulate too it seems. Thanks for clarifying the rules in London. wink.gif
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-11 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=dcf
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-05 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
What about DCF in London if she's been there legally for 6 months??? You might want to look more into that option if it's possible.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-05 19:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
thank you elmcity, I thought as much. wink.gif Hopefully you've given the OP more reason to fight.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-04 07:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
Must be liquid asset... something that is cash or can be converted into cash easily.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-03 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
The guidelines for the I134 are not the same as the I864. Most Consulates just follow the requirements for the I864 because they know you'll be going through it at adjustment in the States. But every Consulate is not created equally...

The NZ Consulate is a good example, they care little about a co-sponsor or even the I134 for that matter. They care a lot about what the NZ citizen brings to table and how they plan on supporting themselves. They ask for a CV/Resume at the interview.

London isn't as strict as say, PI, and others where you can't even use a co-sponsor and must meet the requirements on your own. What I'm trying to say is that you need to do your homework, find out exactly what is required of you ...just the facts.

If you see a life and a future with this man. If he makes everything else ok for you...then do what you need to do to make it happen. This is really the time to be a great example for your kids as well, to teach that some things in this life are worth that extra fight. wink.gif

Take some time to read this thread, then contact the Consulate ...then make a plan. wink.gif

As far as the kids. Well..i'm self-employed and could easily work from New Zealand. I did just that for some time in 2006...my kids (16 & 13 now) and I moved to Australia (where he was working) to stay with Russell for a while. He left his job, we then all went over and stayed with his family in New Zealand for some time and then all came 'home' to the States together. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. We saw things few people get to see and we made such wonderful memories together. It's a gift I could never buy them. smile.gif

I was going through a divorce at the time and i'll just say that my ex really procrastinated in signing the papers. Anyway, we just wanted to be together and were ignorant to the laws at the time. He basically lived in the US (using the VWP) for the next 13 months. We came in and out of the Country many times over that period (yes we spent a fortune).... until last September, when our luck ran out and he had to return to NZ. Anyway, my divorce was finally over with in April of this year and I filed the moment I could get my hands on that decree. wink.gif We have been apart now for a year with one three week visit in between. NZ is not the kind of place you can pop over to for a few days. wink.gif I could surely see my kids and I living in New Zealand with Russell....at least while we wait out this long process. But, we have a life here. They have schools and friends... a father that they need who is here and we are surrounded by some of the very best people you could ever know. I understand why you wouldn't want to move. If it were just me, sure, i'd be with him there for now. But we make sacrafices for our children....I get that wink.gif

So, this man with a masters degree has been out of his field for two years now. He's just simply waiting in limbo on the other side of the world... because he loves me that much. I have been living here taking care of my house and rental properties, raising my kids and working my @ss off all this time, fighting through it every moment it seems.... because I love him that much.

My point is, we know this is what we want for out lives. We've waited a long, long time to get it...and we've gone through he!! to get it. There was never any question that either of us wouldn't do whatever it would take.

So, this is what you want? You know it's worth it for not only you, but your children as well. You do what it takes. You don't give up. It shouldn't even be an option.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-03 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
I agree with Krikit.. this is a bump and no reason to give up on your relationship if you truly know this is what you want in your heart.

I know it's discouraging but if this is something you really want it's time to pull up your boot straps and find a way to get it!! Perhaps your ex took a bit more fight from you as well... don't let him do that... where there's a will...there is most certainly a way. Find it.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-03 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
QUOTE
I mean once he's in, you could give it up, right?


just remember the affidavit at interview is based off of the affidavit you do at Adjustment so she will need to show proof of support until they go through aos.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-03 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
You do know this can be anybody who is a USC, yes? It doesnt' need to be family?

Have you been over the numbers in detail? Carla mentioned you get child support. Are you an at home mom? Is it possible at all for you to take a p/t job to meet the income requirements? Perhaps your family would help you out with that since they wont help you with sponsoring?

With your description of your fiance it sounds like you've had a rough past with at least one man. It's a shame your family can't see what you have now and isn't willing to help you out. I hope you find a way.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-03 06:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 received - Should I now send Letters of Intent?
QUOTE (Devkpaik @ Sep 17 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kirsten UK @ Sep 16 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, now that we have our case number, would it be a good idea to send both of our Letters of Intent that we forgot to enclose in our I-129f package rather than wait a few months for a RFE? Do you think they will now link the two together? Thanks!!


You're going to get an RFE for sure (sorry, hate to say that) so you need to send any evidence or documentation you forgot to include when they request it. If you were to send it now, it'd probably just be thrown away.
Good luck.


This is incorrect. As eric and teresa stated, there have been couples who got approved without getting an rfe for this reason. Every adjuticator is different.

Do not send any additional evidence while you are waiting for your approval. It will not get to your file.

Edited by KimandRuss, 17 September 2008 - 06:46 PM.

KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-17 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeing pregnant
rofl.gif smart @ss!
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeing pregnant
S & J is right.

No expedite for pregnancy..otherwise we'd all be pregnant. wink.gif Good luck.

mbk
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-18 07:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat senators have helped?
have you been to www.candleforlove.com ?

Is your petition still there? You're going to want to try to keep it there if you can and will most likely need to hire an attorney there to do so. I'm sure pushbrk will have some advice for you when he chimes in.

good luck to you
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-15 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressealed divorce decree
Divorce decrees come many different ways. It all depends on the State. In MA, you get a 1 page certified (raised seal) document. In Texas I believe it's many, many, many pages.

You can get certified copies any time for a small fee from the County in which he was originally married, so don't worry about 'sending originals'.

As pushbrk stated, if you have an agreement with your fiance then perhaps you should honor that. But i'd surely want to know why. wink.gif Also, it's imperative that you know all you can about his prior marriage as it's most likely to be addressed at your interview.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-20 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmissing a document when you go to Interview
Usually, you will just be pending approval until the missing document(s) are sent in.
KimandRussFemaleNew Zealand2008-09-20 08:58:00