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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan someone explain this please?

Check out this link for some comprehensive info about 'touches'.
http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=300

A touch means that your case has been handled in some way, if only to be moved from one corner of an adjudicator's desk to another.

Your estimate of adjudication is a calculated date which is an *** estimate *** based on exisiting timelines averages. It's the date when you can expect an yes/no about your visa approval.

Jen



Yes/No on your PETITION approval - not your visa. The petition simply allows you the privilege of interviewing for a visa at your consulate.

(I know that was a typo JenT!)


Oh, of course... thanks for catching that Kit!!

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-19 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan someone explain this please?
Check out this link for some comprehensive info about 'touches'.
http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=300

A touch means that your case has been handled in some way, if only to be moved from one corner of an adjudicator's desk to another.

Your estimate of adjudication is a calculated date which is an *** estimate *** based on exisiting timelines averages. It's the date when you can expect an yes/no about your visa approval.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-19 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?
Best wishes, Serena. I hope you're find the help you need to feel better and take control of your financial situation.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-19 12:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?
Desperate
No hope
Pessimistic attitude
Useless
Depression

...all words used by the OP.

No offense, but it sounds like developing some self-esteem/confidence is in order....
JenTFemale02007-05-18 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?

neither of us meets the financial criteria required for sponsorship; neither of us qualify for either US or UK sponsorship.


She has already indicated that sponsorship to the U.K. is also not possible.


I saw that comment but wasn't sure whether that was what she was referring to. If that's true, then improving their income situation is the only option, I'm afraid.
JenTFemale02007-05-18 10:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?
The financial restrictions exist for valid reasons... if you cannot improve your income level and do not have a co-sponsor, you will not qualify. Your only other option would be to move to the UK.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-18 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-129F while Foreign National is in the US, USC overseas
I agree. Don't see any reason why you couldn't file now, based on what you have listed. If anything, it'll help the time pass quicker since you'll be together and NOT checking the post box every day....

BUT, if you get an RFE, you'll want to be able to address that ASAP. Your online status will not tell you what the RFE is for, specifically... only that they are asking for additional information. Doubtful that you'd receive an RFE in a month's time, but who knows....

Welcome to VJ and best wishes on your journey!

Jen

Edited by JenT, 20 May 2007 - 09:22 PM.

JenTFemale02007-05-20 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLots of questions
Welcome to VJ! It's daunting, but do some research and ask questions if your particular circumstance isn't documented in the guides.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-21 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp or no help?

If you do not feel confident about your ability to understand and correctly organize the paperwork or you believe your case is more complicated than normal, you should certainly start by having a consultation with a qualified immigration attorney.


Yep... it's that simple.
JenTFemale02007-05-23 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMistakes on G-325A
Yes, I would correct it during your interview.
JenTFemale02007-05-23 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need help...
She's baaaaaack........
JenTFemale02007-05-21 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Forms Question (Help)
You did the right thing by making sure all 4 were readable with original signatures... your solution will be fine.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-05-21 11:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslooking for a posting...medical
Send her a pm
JenTFemale02007-02-16 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMisdemeanor
[/quote]

Why don't you pay for a *consultation* with an *immigration * lawyer who can correctly assess your charges in the context of the petition?

I really wouldn't want to get caught out in a misrepresentation because I was getting advice from a bunch of well intentioned non-professionals.
[/quote]


Agree... I wouldn't hang your hat on the literal interpretation of the wording for something so important. If you appear in any way to be withholding information, it will come back to haunt you. I wouldn't take any chances.
JenTFemale02006-06-20 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost in the Maze, please give me ideas.
A medical reason for not traveling is not considered 'extreme hardship' as far as I know, which is what you would have to prove to circumvent the "must have met in person" rule.

You'll have to find a way to meet her in person before you can file, unless you can prove extreme hardship. I don't know of any cases here at VJ where an extreme hardship claim was successful.

I asked her to marry me and we started the K1 process. So far, we are at the point of her going to get a visitors visa and being denied because she has a fiancee in America.


What's her original country? Where is she engaged to this other guy? Is she going to end things off with him?

Why does she have two men!!

so confused.


Oh for crying out loud. Re-read the original post.
JenTFemale02007-06-26 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost in the Maze, please give me ideas.

uh, she has a fiance in the US?


Uh, yes.... he proposed to her, so that makes him her fiance.

:wacko:
JenTFemale02007-06-26 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE HELP! Letter of engagement, AOS, SO MANY QUESTIONS
She doesn't have an A# yet, so don't worry about it. You don't need a copy of her bc, or the letter she has written. You need proof that you have met in person which it sounds like you will have.

Here's a copy of the (edited) cover letter I sent with my packet which you can use to help yourself gather the info you need:
==============================================================================

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87130
Lincoln, NE 68501-7130


RE: Form 129-F Petition for Alien Fiancé (Jen/David)

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed the following:

• Completed Form 129-F Petition for Alien Fiancé (Jen/David)
• Filing Fee: Personal check payable to the Department of Homeland Security from Jen for the amount of $170.00
• Birth Certificate (Jen)
• Completed Form, 4 pages, original signatures, G-325A Biographic Information (Jen)
• Completed Form, 4 pages, original signatures, G-325A Biographic Information (David)
• Personal letter: Statement of Intent (Jen)
• Personal letter: Statement of Intent (David)
• Personal letter: Pastor of Messiah Church
• Copies of receipts as evidence of our having met within the last two years, including:
o E-mail to Phillippa Jessen in response to an on-line request for stories about overseas love
o Phone card calling history
o Northwest Airlines WorldPerks Account Summary
o Trip Summary & Receipt for David’s Trip in May 2006
o MerkurBergBahn Tram Ticket dated the day we met, August 30, 2006
o Wal-Mart Receipt dated February 18, 2006, during my second trip
o Northwest Airlines E-Ticket Receipts for Jen’s third trip in March 2006 with the children
o Copies of passport pages for Jen and girls
o Personal letter from David to Jen, dated 08-31-05 (the day after we met) and postmarked the following day, 09-01-05
o Photographs from all three of Jen’s visits to Germany, labeled on the reverse of each photo
• Copy of previous marriage termination (Jen)
• Copy of previous marriage termination (David)
• Passport-style color photo (Jen)
• Passport-style color photo (David)

We thank you for your consideration of this petition and appreciate your expeditious processing of this request.


Sincerely Yours,
JenTFemale02007-08-09 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy visa journey is over right here
This is a bizarre thread.
JenTFemale02007-10-11 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick questions to start the process
Don't EVER leave anything blank on any form. I answered it by writing: "David and I met in a restaurant while I was on vacation in Germany." Simple and to the point is all you need.
JenTFemale02007-10-30 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout to begin the Journey - I-129F questions
QUOTE (Trusting Him @ Oct 28 2007, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
blink.gif My first piece of advice to you...keep your posts waaaaayyyyy shorter ...


Agree....

You do not need a copy of the beneficiary's birth certificate when filing a I-129F.
JenTFemale02007-10-29 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsequences
What are you asking exactly? You can phone anytime you like. Doesn't mean they'll tell you anything.
JenTFemale02007-10-30 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance got bar for 5 years after deportation..
You're going to have a good fight ahead of you. Definitely agree.... get an attorney. Yesterday.
JenTFemale02007-11-02 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support Question
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 5 2007, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You were lucky you had a friendly counselor officer. In most countries that would not fly. Counselor officers in the higher immigration fraud countries look for things like that to deny visas. So don't try that in China, or the Philippines.

If your fiancee was approved and has visa they you have nothing to worry about.


Agree... perfect example of how officer's opinions differ, even in the sme Consulate. It sounds as though you have nothing to worry about. Congratulations!!

Jen
JenTFemale02007-11-05 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement ring
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 5 2007, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (moxcamel @ Nov 5 2007, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not sure where the impression that engagement rings are necessary keeps arising. There is no formal requirement for it, and in fact many cultures (such as FSU countries) usually don't even have engagement rings, although this is changing in the bigger cities as western cultures gain more influence. While a CO might express curiosity or interest, it would (IMO) be an abuse of authority to read anything into the lack of a ring. And since anyone can just throw a rock on their finger, I highly doubt it strengthens the impression of an ongoing relationship either.


A little off topic.

As a beautiful woman working as a waitress, my wife was getting hit on quite a bit because she didn't wear her rings to work. She didn't want them getting dirty or lost. It became such a bother for her, I suggested we buy a cheap ring for her to wear to work. Even the smallest cubic zirkonium looks like about a full carat, so now her customers think she's married to a real moneybags. The Chinese don't really wear rings either.

The ring is quite attractive. I think we paid about $6 for it.


What a great idea!
JenTFemale02007-11-05 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement ring
Not having a ring is no big deal. Many people opt to have wedding rings only.
JenTFemale02007-11-05 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance wants to visit me
She doesn't need to prove that she's not going to marry you. She has to prove strong ties to Canada such that they do not believe her to be an immigration risk. There have been so many posts, ad nauseum, about this subject. Do some searching....

Jen
JenTFemale02007-11-09 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore questions...
Sign the G-325a in blue ink.... there have been a few cases lately where petitioners have signed in black ink, the sigs WERE origs, but they received an RFE because the service center thought they were copies...
JenTFemale02007-11-14 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa rejected
what was the reason you received?
JenTFemale02007-11-14 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHappily Married
Congratulations!!!! Now, prepare for AOS!!

Jen
JenTFemale02007-11-15 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNecessary to go Back a Third time?
Is she your wife, or is she your fiancee?
JenTFemale02007-11-20 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee visa for Holland
QUOTE (rocky @ Nov 26 2007, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 26 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rocky @ Nov 26 2007, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi! All,
God's Blessings on all of us!!!
My friend is in the process of arranging to have my fiancee come back to usa to get married in usa. I'm not sure what i need to do to file fiancee visa. Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Prayerfully,
Carmine


If your friend is arranging for your fiancee' to come to the USA and does not know what to do then I would advise to find someone else to make these arrangements

Sorry,
Not my fiancee but my friend's fiancee.
Thankful and Prayfull,
Carmine


Ummm.... didn't you file for a K1? Shouldn't you already have these answers?

I'm confused. blink.gif
JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (cartoboy123 @ Nov 26 2007, 07:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you're a Canadian citizen you don't need a visa to enter the USA, nor remain for the 6 months. Just use your Canadian passport. Remember, you're going to be asked questions as to who you're going to be visiting etc. and you'll want to have ties to Canada (in writing) to prove you intend to return. You might have trouble with that if you're giving up your residency, and maybe won't have a lease agreement? If you're going down for six months, maybe you're not working right now? You're going to need some type of documentation, if you're asked, to prove that you intend to return.

Another concern, perhaps depending on the province, is your health coverage for yourself. Are you covered for the full 6 months? You might want to look at additional health coverage for your stay.

Like everyone else has said here, don't stay past your six months. I see that you've mentioned you'll go back to New Brunswick to await the rest of the journey. You'll be going through the Montreal Consulate at that point. You won't be able to return to the USA until you have your Visa by then as you'll have been in the US too long by then to return until it's finished.

Best of luck on your journey!

Carla rose.gif


Bringing Carla's post back as this is the answer to the OP's question.

Jen
JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
Um.. what was the topic?

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JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 26 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 26 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mags @ Nov 26 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JenT @ Nov 26 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry Mods, but I'm with Becc on this one. I advocate diplomacy as much as the next person (well, ok, there are not many 'next people' on VJ) but there are a couple of members who continually jump on their holier than thou soapboxes with misinformation and accusations.... I don't see them being reprimanded and it's getting really, really old.

We are, for the most part, a blunt bunch here on VJ....


Becca ~ I can't say it any better than what LaL did, so I'l just say "what she said" in answer to your question to me. wink.gif

JenT ~ As I've said a million times, mods don't police the board. We respond to PMs telling us where the problem is and then we act. If you think people are getting away with things then report to us the post where the problem is and we can act. Don't assume we have seen it.

The problem here is that if everyone jumps in and fights fire with fire then we find it harder to actually take action. There is no one person responsible any more and we just tend to lock the thread in question. If you want us to act against the continual misrepresentation of information by certain members, and/or any attitude you may see that is out of line, by NOT responding yourself it makes it easier for us to reprimand where it really is needed.


So Mags, when one clicks on the "report this member" its not brought to your attention? We need to actively send you a PM? I just want clarification.


Yup, you don't even have to type anything, just C&P the link to the post and we'll have a look. I always send a response PM too, so you'll know I received it.


I thought the "Report this Post" only got sent to Ewok.
JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
Alrighty.... now you know about D&N.
JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian wants to stay in America - urgent
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Nov 26 2007, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another sad point is that this individual is not isolated in this belief as there are a few more on this particular "bandwagon" at the moment.


Very true.
JenTFemale02007-11-26 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe whole Schnitzel, and nothing but
Wow, I am glad that someone is almost as confused by this whole process as I am. I have to file a what what form? An Ineedtodowhat? Another wheredoigetthat? :jest:
aya*abouelnasrFemaleEgypt2007-03-17 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill age difference matter?
:devil: Okay, if they look at the difference in ages differently when it is the woman who is older, I am in a lot of trouble with this process. My hubby was born the same year I graduated from High School! Okay, so call me a cradle robber. :whistle:
aya*abouelnasrFemaleEgypt2007-03-24 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome questions.

I am self employed and have a few questions.

A: will I only need to provide my Schedule C or will I need to provide the entire income tax packet?

B: This years Tax return show I meet the income requirements, but the previous two years I did not due to big deductions spent to build improve and expand my business. Will those previous two years be a problem? Or are they really only concerned with the most recent year?


Thanks
Wioombeen
wioombeenMalePhilippines2007-07-08 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphone call and touched

I called USCIS and then checked the status on-line and it shows the case has been touched. Does it mean someone worked on my case or because of the phone call to USCIS? Any ideas? Thanks!



Did you call and talk to someone only at at the USCIS number? Or did you use the RFE trick to contact the CSC directly? If you called only the USCIS that should not result in a touch. But if you contacted the CSC by route of the RFE options then that will normally result in a phone call based touch. Otherwise if you only called and talked to just a USCIS agent then it is most likely a legitimate touch.

Wioombeen
wioombeenMalePhilippines2007-07-14 23:36:00