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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F *denied* :( What to do next?

It is not so clear if the OP is a USC...

That said, anybody who intends to be the petitioner must be a USC and not LPR. In your case, it seems as if you're not a USC and that categorically is an automatic denial of the petition without giving out any reason because the instruction is clearly written in the i-129f form.

I will advice you wait until you adjust your status to USC before ever thinking of filing again, otherwise USCIS will see it as an immigration fraud and you could be ban... Just my 2cent.. But then, keep your head up!!


Incorrect. LPR's can also file. The wait is REEEEAAAALLLYYYY long, but it can be done.
amesaFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-07 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F *denied* :( What to do next?

Brace yourself because this is going to sound a little harsh... :blush:

Your fiance didn't read the form instructions. Even without the VJ guides, you could have successfully submitted the I-129F petition AND included all of the required supporting forms, documents, and evidence just by exactly following the instructions for the I-129F form.

You don't need "proof of relationship" with the petition. You DO need proof that you've met, face-to-face, sometime in the last two years. You also need original statements from each of you indicating your intention to marry, and you may provide additional evidence to support your intentions. All of this is covered, in painful detail, in the form instructions. The form instructions also tell you to submit a G-325A form for each of you, and THAT form also has instructions. There is also evidence that must be submitted, and other evidence that may be required, depending on your circumstances. Again, it's all covered in detail in the form instructions.

I have seen other cases where people didn't read the instructions, and sent only the I-129F form, and they got a lengthy RFE asking for all of the additional required forms, documents, and evidence. I've also seen cases just like yours, where the petition was flat out denied. A USCIS adjudicator receives guidance in the Adjudicators Field Manual to send an RFE rather than deny when a case would be approvable if further evidence were provided, but this is a discretionary call the adjudicator makes. If they received none of the required evidence then it's understandable that they might not have the patience to play RFE tag with someone who clearly doesn't understand what they were supposed to have done.

It's also possible that your fiance blew some extremely important declaration on the I-129F. For example, did he check the "married" box for either of you? Did he fail to indicate how he acquired his US citizenship? Did he check "no" to question 18 - have you met and seen each other within the past two years? Did he check "yes" in response to the criminal conviction questions in part C? Did he fail to sign the form? Any of these would be sufficient reason to deny the petition outright, though some of these could have been overcome by providing the appropriate evidence.

Is your fiance subject to the IMBRA filing limitations? If so, did he include a request for a waiver? Don't know what I'm talking about? Of course not, because you didn't read the instructions.

Look, I'm not trying to rub your faces in this, but you and your fiance need to understand that the US government is beyond ####### when it comes to getting immigration paperwork right. They will not take you by the hand and walk you through it. They publish detailed instructions, and they expect you to follow them.

A minor point on semantics - don't refer to the I-129F as a "demand". There are many things which Americans have a right to demand of the government, but immigration is not one of them. Every immigrant visa petition is a "request", and a request can be denied.

Read the guides. Read the form instructions. File again. :thumbs:


:thumbs:
amesaFemaleDominican Republic2011-06-07 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Important is it for USC's Children to Visit Fiance before Interview?

I have a 2 year old son, whom I thought would be traveling with myself and family to Jamaica in two weeks. However, after 3 months trying to get his passport, I realize the passport cannot be obtained before August 16th... Soooo my son still has not met my fiance face to face. They talk on the phone and Skype video chats, but in an interviewer's eyes at the embassy is this really enough?

Does anyone have personal experiences with this issue? I'm hoping to get a passport for my son within the next 3 more months, and make a trip with him then to see fiance; however, nothing is guarenteed at this point with his passport. So my question is, how important is it for fiance and USC's child to meet face to face before the embassy interview?

:clock: :clock: :clock:


My daughter was unable to meet my husband face-to-face until he arrived to the US. However, they got to know each other best they could through skype video chats. The CO asked about this and if my husband knew my daughter and had met her. She is not allowed out of the US due to previous divorce agreement, but make sure your fiance knows the child's name, age, and things about him. Those questions may come up in the interview.
amesaFemaleDominican Republic2011-07-29 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDon't want to get married anymore....

I'm curious how your fiance feels about it. Does he think everything is fine? Or would he be happy to get you out of his life? Does he feel like he made a mistake in bringing you over here? Would he be willing to buy you a ticket back to your country? Does he still want to marry you?

You have 3 unattractive choices.

1. Marry this guy you dont like anymore, assuming he is willing.
However unhappy you are with him now, multiply that by 3 and that is how unhappy
you will be married to him.

2. Go back to your country: Assuming your fiance doesnt want to co operate with this
I think you would contact the USCIS and they would probably make some arrangement
to get you back to your country. You already know what life is like in your own
country. Probably the main advantage to this is you would be eligible to come back
if you managed to connect with another american man. If you decide to do this
dont wait until day 89. you need to be gone before day 91 and dont necessarily
expect your fiance to handle it for you. he may not be in the mood.

3. If you stay after the 90 days and you havent married this guy you are officially an
illegal alien. You wouldnt be able to get a legitimate job because you wont have
the proper paperwork. You would be subject to deportation if the police became aware
of your status. You would completely blow any chance of staying in the US legaly.
There are thousands of illegal aliens in this country now and some have been here for
years, but there is a major crack down on illegal aliens now.

Can a non-US citizen get another K-1 visa if they already received one before and ended up going back to their country and not getting married? My findings and my understanding of this is that it's one shot...for life. If you get it and you don't get married, then you go home and cannot come back to the US through another K-1 visa petition. Am I understanding that correctly?
amesaFemaleDominican Republic2010-11-20 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling a I-129f for someone who's not living in their country of birth

I don't understand. Who the petitioner on this. You or your friend? I get confused!


Im filling out the appplication for my friend who lives here in florida w/ me. she's a us citizen by naturalization. she was born in nicaragua and so is her boyfriend. she wants to apply for a fiance visa so her boyfriend can come to usa. but her boyfriend is currently living in costa rica even though his country of birth is nicaragua. we want to know if we can still file the I-129f even though her fiance is not living in his birth country
MGG032589FemaleNicaragua2011-11-09 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling a I-129f for someone who's not living in their country of birth
my friend wants me to file a fiance visa for her boyfriend who is originally and born from Nicaragua but he is living in Costa Rica. what we want to know is can we file this i-129f even though the beneficiary is not living in his country. and how should we go about that? im asking this because after the petition is filed normally the benificary receives a package at the home address thats listed on the i-129f form.so in this case would the package be sent to his address in Costa Rica? thanks
MGG032589FemaleNicaragua2011-11-09 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures5.B of instructions page for form I-129F
im filling out form I-129F for a friend. while reading the instruction pages, #5 letter B states:

"Provide original statements from you and your fiance(e) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission and copies of any eveidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent"

can anyone explain to me more briefly what this instruction means? provide a statement of what exactly? thanks.
MGG032589FemaleNicaragua2011-11-15 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Crime Certificates

Your missing the point... the DOS is recommending that if the visa applicant is NOT present in the UAE that the visa issuing post waive the requirement for a police certificate from there... Bring in a printout of the info from the DOS website to the interview as proof why you cannot get a certificate from there



Payxibka,
I want to thank you for your patience with me. Now if I understood you correctly, the Dubai or Abu Dhabi Post, is recommending that the visa issuing post waive the police certificate requirement and this is well known in the USA Department of State. Now why this information is
not trasmitted to the local Cosuslar Offices when the Department of State knows you cannot get a Police report by mail. It appears to me that one hand does not know what the other one is doing and we have to suffer the consequences.

Again thank you very much
bolin785 =Archie (real name)
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-04-19 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Crime Certificates

Your missing the point... the DOS is recommending that if the visa applicant is NOT present in the UAE that the visa issuing post waive the requirement for a police certificate from there... Bring in a printout of the info from the DOS website to the interview as proof why you cannot get a certificate from there



I am sorry but what is DOS and where can I get that printout

Thank you very much
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-04-08 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Crime Certificates

Police Records

Available, only if applicant is physically present in the UAE.

Police certificates may be obtained by any person, regardless of nationality, by personally appearing at the Central Police Headquarters located in the emirate of residence or former residence. When appearing to request a police certificate, the applicant should provide recent photographs, a letter from the requesting authority, the date of residence in the emirate, and their passport.

Not available by mail. Post recommends that consular officers waive the general requirement to obtain police certificates unless the applicant lives in the UAE.

http://travel.state....ocity_3698.html


Do you need to have fingerprints taken like required in Oman?

Thanks,

Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-03-29 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Crime Certificates
By the time my girlfriend files her forms she would have to have gathered Police reports not only from the Phillipines but also from Oman, the UAE and Hong Kong. This process is quite labor intensive as some of you probably know. The matter is compounded by the fact that I believe the UAE requires that you file the Police report in person. Can anyone help me with this?
Can you give a friend a Power of Attorney act of your behalf? Are there any attys in the UAE that will assist? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Include experiences with the other
countries.


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-03-29 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa filing abroad

She will apply at the US consulate with jurisdiction over her current place of legal residence... If that is HK then it is HK



Thanks you again for your prompt answer. My gf has been working in HK for the past 12 years caring for an elderly lady. She has her residence in HK and picture ID from HK so I guess she can fill her part
of the documents and complete her part of the application as soon as I submit my request for a K-1 visa on her behalf back in the states. She tells me it would be a lot easier for her to do this while in HK.
She knows her way around and besides she does not like me to be spending monies if she can help herself. She also sends money to her daughter who is 18 and in college studying to be a teacher.

Now that I mention her daughter, should we file for her also? She is at present wanting to stay in the PI but we would like to be able to give her the optio

God bless you and your family for all your kindness.
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-05-11 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa filing abroad

All visas are filed for at a US Consulate abroad. However, she is not yet eligible until you submit a petition on her behalf to the USCIS and it has been approved.

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I am presently in PI meeting my fiancee and her family. This our first encounter together and I am delighted with her and she is also with me. I understand that when I return to the states I am the one who has to submit a petition on her behalf to the USCIS. I just wanted to know if she could complete her part of the process in HK since
she works there and it would be easier for her complete the application there. She lives in a small province in the PI and traveling to Manila everytime she has to go to the US Embassy can be a tremendous hardship for her. She know her way quite well in HK and she can go to the PI Consulate there as well as the US Embassy.

Thank you again ever so much for your assistance. You have been quite a support in these times when you are filled with anxiety about a process that appears so complicated. Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-05-11 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa filing abroad

Just a note of clarification here too - you cannot file K-1, get married and then bring her to the US. You must file, get approved, bring her to the US, THEN GET MARRIED.

If you get married at any point before her entry to the US you will be starting all over with a CR-1.



Sorry I mispoke. I meant bringing her to the US after the K-1 Visa is approved and THEN getting married. But thanks for pointing out my error.
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-05-11 06:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa filing abroad
My GF is a Phillipino native working in Hong Kong and was told at the Hong Kong US embassy that she could file her documents in Hong Kong thru the USA embassy and Phillipine Consulate. I have always understood that she has to be in the Phillipines when filing her application. I am a USA citizen residing in Miami, Florida and I will be filing a K-1 visa so we can get married and I can bring her to the USA. Please assist us because I want to be sure and not commit any mistakes that can delay the application process. Thanks
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-05-04 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeing touched

Oh, haha sorry I was totally off then.


Thanks for your extensive explanation.

Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-05 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeing touched
I see on ocassions the phrase " I was touched", referring apparentely to an action by USCIS that I do not seem to grasp. Please help with these abreviations and expressions that drive me nuts. Thanks

Bolin786
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-03 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform 156

15. Hong Kong
16. Hong Kong
20. The name and address of where she goes to work even if she also lives there.

Good luck



Hi Audy,

Thank you much

Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-12 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresform 156
My girlfriend is practicing filling out her forms and she asked me a few questions that I could not respond too so I am asking for advice. She is from the Phillipines but works in Hong Kong and it is from Hong Kong where she will be filing and where she will be interviewed.

Question 15. asks for a home address. Does she gives her home address in the Philippines or her address in Hong Kong where she is presently at.
Question 16. asks for her home telephone number. Again which telephone number should she enter, her Hong Kong telephone number or her
Philippines number.
Insofar as question 20, since she works as a domestic helper, the address would also be her home address or not.

Please help me. It is very confusing


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-12 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuploading photo
Attached File  boat trip to Iloilo.jpg   33.66KB   4 downloadsAttached File  Anna\'s house.jpg   37.91KB   4 downloads

Yep, Picaasa works and it will rezize and control pixel size. If you want send me the pic and I'll fix it for ya.



Hi Hank,

Herewith I include two pictures.

Thanks Hank,

Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-12 20:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuploading photo

Under "settings", "profile" tab, choose "change avatar", and upload your picture! That should do the trick.



Thank you but still no dice. i get a message stating photo has too many pixels. The other mechanism to reducing pixels size does not work for me. I think I am giving up. too much hassle
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-08 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuploading photo
I would like to upload a photo to place it on my member's description. I tried and could not. I looked up directions about modifying my setting and it explain that it is up to the
administrator of my group to allow me to post photo. Please help
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-07 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTX lockbox
I thought that I was suppose to mail my I-129F to VT since I reside in Florida but suddenly I see that I am suppose to mail my application to the Dallas Lockbox. The second question is in reference to electronic filing of I-129F. Should I consider electronic filing? Pros and cons. Who can apply?
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-08-18 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Report
If you can start sooner than when your fiancee receives her package, God bless you. The only problem I see is that the countries where you would apply for the Police Certificate require an official
letter from the agency requesting the Police Certificate. This letter is the one your fiancee will eventually receive when the case goes from the NVC to the local consulate of residence of your fiancee
requesting the various forms, eg., 230,156, 156K and the Police certificate among other things.

hey all, still waiting for the NOA2, but I was just wondering if it was possible to get the police check done now even if it could potentially be a few months from the interview?
just trying to get it all sorted so i can walk straight into the interview when needed.

thanks!

brad


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-10-04 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to bring to interview? (UK)
I think you covered it all. The only thing I would add is evidence of continued relationship, but I am sure you have that well covered also.
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-08 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponce to RFE
Thank you very much

The general guidelines from USCIS also cover RFE's:

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

They ask that you mark both envelope and cover letter (e.g., "Response to Request For Evidence"). They also ask that you include the RFE notice on top of the other documents you're submitting, and that you provide the receipt number and/or A#.


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-15 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponce to RFE
I am sure I have read in the past somewhere in this wonderful site about the proper way to respond to an RFE, but at present I cannot recall where.
What I am talking about is what you write on top of the page in responce to an RFE, meaning if you have to put the applicant's name and beneficiary's name, A_ number if known and the like so that the process is expedited. Also, do you include a copy of the original RFE.

Thanks,

Archie
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-08 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrequest for Provisional File
I would like to know about the request for Provisional File. It is posted as optional in the site and I really
do not know what is it there for and if there is any benefit in filing it.

Thanks,

Bolin786
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-14 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslooking for another set of eyes
I would add a cover letter. In addressing question 18 on I-129F form I entered see attachment and in a separate piece of paper I wrote Attachment to form I-129F, Question 18 and describe in detail how we met and how the
relationship grew to the point that we decided to pursue being together for the rest of our lives. Remember boarding passes of initial trip as well as follow-up trip, photos of engagement and receipt of down payment for engagement ring if you have.


Hi everyone! I'm new here, but so thankful you all exist. I decided against using a third-party service for filling out paperwork to bring my fiancee to the US, I just figured it was work I would have to do to give to them when I could be 100 times more meticulous on the whole thing.

Anyway, my first-draft packet is ready! Here are the contents as described on my cover letter

Contents include:
-Payment in the amount of $455.
-Form I-129F (with Fiancee Address attachment)
-Form G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner)
-Form G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary) (with Fiancee Address attachment)
-Copy of Certificate of Naturalization (Petitioner)
-Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary)
-Proof of having met in person in the past two years
--American Airlines E-Ticket Confirmation of last trip to Bolivia (Petitioner)
--Copy of pages 12-13 of US passport showing entries/departures from my last trip to Bolivia (Petitioner)
--5 pictures taken during my last trip to Bolivia (Petitioner and Beneficiary)
-Proof of ongoing relationship
--T-Mobile phone records as of Sep 29, 2010 and as of Oct 14, 2010
---See phone calls to calling card bridge 301-591-xxxx. This is a number bridge from uniontelecard.com that allows purchasing of calling card credit for calling Bolivia. I use this as a method to call my fiancée.
---See text messages to mxxxxxxx_xx16@
---See various text messages to E-Notes
--T-Mobile phone record as of Nov 12, 2010
---See phone calls to MagicJack number 240-3xx-xxxx. This MagicJack number is a Voice Over IP phone line given to my fiancée in Bolivia. I use this as a method to call my fiancée.

And of course, so you know the story as well as the answer to question 18 on form I-129F, this is what I have:
I met my fiancee during a mission trip I took to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She is a member of the church that I was serving at during the trip. We fell in love and kept a long distance relationship after I came back to the US. I asked her to marry me during a follow-up trip I took to Bolivia in mid October 2010.

Too much? Too little? Missing something? More proof? More detail? Thank you for your time!

Jorge


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-17 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresincome requirements
I am getting ready to start filling out form I-134. I am on Social Security Disability soon to become Retirement Benefits since I am already 65 As you know, Social Security benefits are not considered income when I filed my Income Taxes last year. Some years I have not file at all, but I filed last year to receive the stimulus for buying a home
last year. This year I also plan to file because I made some energy efficient upgrades to the house. I do not have W-2 forms either since I am retired. Is form SSA-1099,
Social Security Benefits for the year 2009 enough evidence of income? Somebody suggested going to an accountant to write a letter stating that those benefis were my
sole income.

I also own the townhouse I live in with absolutely no mortgage and can provide deed. Finally, I have a savings and checking account with substantial funds in excess of
$50,000. I also was told in the past, but cannot recall that if I am short on the income, my bank account are considered for the amount I am short, to provide for 5 years
supplement to the amount I am short to support my fiancée and her daughter.

Thanks,
Bolin786




bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-20 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressavings as offset
Hi,

I was told in the past that if you have savings in the bank you can offset a deficit in income requirements. Let say that you are just $1,500 off a year with a family of three (fiancée plus her daughter). If you have at least $7,500 in the bank that money will secure the offset. I think you have to be able to provide sufficient funds to support over three years, although some people say five years. Please clarify,

Also has this money have to be place in a trust assigned for this special purpose?

Thanks
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-20 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresforms that daughter has to complete
I already received the NVC notice informing that my fiancée should be receiving her package #3 from the Hong Kong Consulate in two or three weeks and I would like to know what forms her underage daughter has to complete. She already has a passport and will be joining us in about one year since she is at present in college. Does her daughter has to be
present at the interview and how does she gets her K-2 Visa. Please help.

Thanks,

Archie


bolin786MaleHong Kong2011-02-16 22:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Sent Today, Now What Happens?!?
Your next step is waiting for your first NOA, or NOA1, which usually takes about 10 days to 2 weeks. After receipt of NOA1, a very long wait then from 3 to 5 months for NOA2, which is the approval of your application. After that the case is sent to NVC and from there to your beneficiary's consulate in about 30 to 45 days. Then about 45 days to 60 days for completion of packets 3 and 4, medical exam and vaccinations and interview and visa issued. Check the guides and processing times available here in this site or with USCIS to have a better idea.




Hi All! I finally have my packet together and FedEx IS on their way to pick my package up!!

Now what happens? Is the next step the NOA? And how long does that usually take?

Thanks in advance!!!


bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-17 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Question
I am sure it is because you sent a form in Russian. USCIS specifically states that all documents submitted have to be transalated into English. That includes birth ceriticates, marriage certificates, Cenomar and Divorce certificates. You do not have to sent the original but have it available for the interview.

Bolin 786
bolin786MaleHong Kong2011-09-17 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Support
No that would not be considered as a red flag.

Hello Everyone! quick question, pls.

If your fiance does not need to send you money coz you're pretty much capable of handling your own expenses, is that considered a RED FLAG?

Thanks in advance for your replies.


bolin786MaleHong Kong2011-09-17 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 arrival how long

I believe the visa is valid for six months.

 


bolin786MaleHong Kong2014-03-07 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGeneral K1 Guides and Info
I doubt you will have the visa by the end of the year. After you receive your NOA2, figure about 2 and a half more months. I do not think you have to worry if it is in review. I am sure that if your fiancé answered everything they
asked in the RFE, you will be approved. Insofar as the Police Certificate, since you have not lived abroad after age 16, the only Police Certificate you have to provide is that of your country. Make sure it is an official certificate however and not a local one.
bolin786MaleHong Kong2010-11-17 13:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho is the best K1 visa lawyer?
Okay, I am seriously considering a lawyer to help me out with the K1 visa; in particular helping my fiance with her interview. There are so many hits on a google search that it is mind boggling. I would like the wisdom of VJ members to comment and or recommend true and tried bona fide immigration lawyers specializing in K1 visas that are going to do more than just take my money....
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-10 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresClarification of foriegn fiancee travel to USA while K1 in process
I always make sure to search the forums for answers to my questions. I have not found a answer to this one: My K1 visa is currently at the level of the USCIS. If my foreign finacee wanted to come to the USA on a J1 visa, is this permissible? I just read a posting that states travel to the USA by the foriegn beneficiary is not permissible once a K1 visa has been applied. Is this true? And at what stage? Once it gets to the NVC or from the beginning when it is at the level of USCIS?
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-04-12 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance visa K1

Hello,

we are finally making possible plans for our first meeting in a nearby country from Iraq, it's very overwhelming, should fiance go back to Iraq after our meeting or move, work, etc. etc. to a nearby country? he just got a four year degree and would like to continue stdying also.
the way the situation is in Iraq, I do'nt know if it will be possible or even delay the whole process if when I apply here he is in Iraq. The timeslines I've seen mention other countries those Iraqis met in, I haven't found one in my situation yet.

any suggestions on places to meet would be great also.

thanks :whistle:




Turkey, Istanbul. There are direct flights from Baghad to Istanbul, your fiancee can get a Turkish Visa at the airport as long as his passport is new. I am visiting my fiancee in Turkey next month.

Turkey is also much cheaper than Amman, Jordan or Beirut, Lebanon, which interestingly enough are outrageously expensive.
jgvmd1968MaleIraq2010-07-05 21:09:00