ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long do I need to main sufficient income?
Is there anyone else that can help sponsor your fiancé? If not you may have to wait.
Aidee AlcantarMaleMexico2013-10-21 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy world is crumbling
Praying for healing! When there is life there is hope. God bless you guys.
Aidee AlcantarMaleMexico2014-03-20 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 bio info

Aidee Alcantar,

I will tell the truth. What do you mean you were able to fix through your husband.

I just wondering if they will look at this when in the future years from now she applies for her father.



I was brought illegally at the age of six, I married my husband a us citizen. He petitioned me, I-130 and I-601A. I was able to fix my status and now I am a legal permanent resident. I did have to leave the country but only for 11 days to attent my visa interview. I am now back in the states. That's how I was able to fix through my husband. And as far as that coming out when she applies for her father. I'm not sure. Depending on the laws, I heard from an attorney Lauren Scott that the bans/bars are no longer going to be in place after 2018. Hopefully we can have good news in the future regarding that.

Edited by Aidee Alcantar, 22 April 2014 - 03:59 PM.

Aidee AlcantarMaleMexico2014-04-22 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325 bio info
No it won't affect her application at all. You do need to put there truth though, you never lie to immigration. I was able to fix through my husband and it didn't affect my case. And msmontader are you trying to get your permanent resident? Cause then that will be the option.
Aidee AlcantarMaleMexico2014-04-22 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheap flight
Kayak.com
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-04-17 20:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnemployed
Merci :)
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-04-19 20:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnemployed
Thanks
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-04-19 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnemployed
Sorry, I am in the US Yes.If I found a job next week do I need a co sponsor?
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-04-19 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnemployed
Hello all my friend,

I didn’t work for 2 months and looking for a job. Any suggestion? Hopefully I will found a job next week (few interview waiting for a reply) Thanks
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-04-19 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help

Thank you guys,

I hope it?s not a big deal. I am very nervous and happy in the same time.

 

 


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-10 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help
Request for Evidence

On May 10, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting evidence/information for this case to you or your representative. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the material requested. This case will be held in suspense until we either receive the evidence/information or the opportunity to submit it expires. A new processing period will begin when we receive your response. You or your representative will be notified by that office of a decision or if any further information or action is needed from you. If you move, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address.

 

The problem I don?t have any photos with my fiancée, I just have one photo of my 7 years daughter with my fiancée, I sent the plane tickets for this summer when I went with my daughter and my son . Do I have to spend $1300 just to go to take a photo with my fiancée or just send them the photo I have my fiancée, my sister and my fiancée?

 

I am so worried.

 

 


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-10 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Chat
Thank you so much for quick reply
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-21 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Chat
Is Skype chat has to be Translate in English? We do chat only in Arabic and French, Your answer will be appreciated.
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-21 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSkype Chat
Is Skype chat has to be Translate in English? We do chat only in Arabic and French, Your answer will be appreciated.
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-21 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 fiance visa.....petitioner died

I am very sorry for your loss, I am very sad to hear this new, God bless you both.

 


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-01 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help

I got the same thing today, I hope we both will be approved tomorrow :)


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-12 18:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice from Algerian/American couple.

Thank you so much, good luck with the rest of the journey. As far the medical you should ask your fiancé to contact the Dr. Sana Driouche  &  Dr. Mohamed Bouzfour
Al Azhar Clinique
4, Djenane Achabou
Dely-Ibrahim, Alger 16020
Tel: 021 91 98 61
021 91 83 53
056 008 7870





 

If he has a conection he could get an apointment fast. This clinique is about 5 miles from the embassy.

Best regards.


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-16 01:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed advice from Algerian/American couple.

Hello my friends, I need help from the Algerians/Americans couple.

I just received my NOA2 Approval hard copy so what should I do from now on? I know that I have to wait for 2 weeks to contact NVC to ask about the status and my # but I don?t want to make any mistake regarding what should I send to Hadjer(My Fiancée).

Every consulate is different so that?s why I am asking you  for help since you had to go thru the American consulate in ALGIERS. Please advice! I really appreciate your help and advice.

Ghanou.

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Attached Files


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-15 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview process

Thank you for the info, I appreciate it. Please keep me posted about your journey. I wish you a fast and a good luck. Merci Mon Ami.


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-08 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview process

After the case will be forward to the embassy, should I receive an email/letter from US Embassy in Algiers or my fiancée will receive a letter (I?m a petitioner). Also do I have to call or email the Embassy to schedule an appointment for her or they will give her a date for an appointment? I love to hear from others from Algeria who have gone through the same thing. Thanks in advance.


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-08 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Co Sponsor

Thank you for your reply, I make $23,800 and I just started. Also I have a joint custudy for my 2 kids.


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-17 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Co Sponsor

Hello,

I have a friend that he is welling to help me as a co sponsor, however my friend is sponsoring his wife next year for AOS. The have a baby too so my question is: Can he sponsor his wife and my fiancée? He makes $36,000 a year and a make $23,800.

Thanks for your help.


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-06-17 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

I am sorry

It?s not the system its you, if I was the one who handle your case I will reject your case because what you claim is a lie. I am a Muslim like you and we both know that what you are telling is completely not true. You can meet you fiancée and you don?t have to date her or take her to a hotel to spend a quality time with her in order to satisfy USCIS.

Good luck and I hope you learned a lesson, book a flight and go see your future wife.

 

 

 


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-05-15 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLS help. I134 ( co sponsor) #11

Thanks


How about this:   I intend to supply furnish room and board and any necessary financial founds for as long as needed. is it ok?


Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-09-05 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLS help. I134 ( co sponsor) #11
Hello everyone, Do I have to check the box for question #11 for a co sponsor I134 ? Intent or do not intent, and if my co sponsor will check the box intent, Does he have to indicate The exact nature and duration for the contribution? Your feedback would be very much appreciated,
Sami0101010001MaleAlgeria2013-09-05 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I thought I would update people on my experience yesterday at Chicago O'Hare at 3:30pm and hope it helps other people. Before I start the story, just to say I got in.

We are still waiting for our NOA2 and I have come in for 6 weeks. I was made redundant and left my employer on 23 November, so have no job and only have a room in a flat as I have sold my flat in preparation for my eventual move to the US. Better to sell it a reasonable leisure than sell it in a hurry!

So. I brought a folder showing all my ties to the UK and our lawyer provided us with a letter saying that I was only coming for 6 weeks and then leaving again. Our lawyer has constantly told me 'do not come back to the US without the K1 Visa in your passport'. So it was good of him to provide the letter - I expected to only provide one saying that he was acting on our behalf.

I was nervous at passport control but controlled the nerves well.

All he asked me was:

What are you here for?

Answer: holiday

How long are you staying?

Answer: six weeks - I return on 12 January

And then it was the usual - 4 fingers - one thumb routine and I was through.

Collected my luggage and made my way to the customs guy with my completed form. This has always been quick - hand the form and through. However, this time he had questions. As I had bought my fiance's children a couple of London t-shirts and mugs, I declared them although it was under $100, which I know is the limit. I did this last time too. He saw the total on the front and then turned over the form and saw the items.

He asked:

Who are you here to visit?

I was thrown as I didn't expect him to be asking that question - I expected that from passport control.

I said 'pardon?' He didn't repeat the question - he just looked at me.

I said 'My fiance'

He asked 'When are you getting married?'

I said 'March or April, whenever the K1 Fiancee visa comes through.'

He asked 'What visa are you on now?'

I replied 'An ESTA'.

He said 'You know you're going to have to go home, don't you?'

I've said 'No!' and as my heart fell through the floor. My fiance is just yards away from me - waiting for me at the other side of the door I can see.

He said 'You can't stay until April'.

I said 'I don't want to. My return flight is on 12 January.'

He said 'OK. Have a nice day.' and waved me through! He didn't even ask to see my return ticket!

I think my mistake was putting anything on the customs form. Everyone else was being waved through. I only did it as I had left the tags on the presents to give to the boys. In hindsight, that wasn't really necessary as I'm not going to be able to return them as I'm in the US for 6 weeks! I should just have removed the tags and not declared anything.

There's also another possible explanation for the questions. If I did show up at passport control as having applied for a K1 visa, passport control might have tipped the wink to customs whilst I was getting my luggage to ask me more questions. The customs guy did look down at my luggage as if to assess how much was there - I was about 3kg under the 23kg allowed and had my carry on bag and laptop. However, I have a brand new passport, so no stamps in it - I would think their computer system will link my new passport to my old one but I don't know what detail it would show.

I walked out into the arrivals hall and into the arms of my fiance and just wanted to cry. He said 'You're shaking but you're here and that's all that matters'.



Chicago is always my POE, and I have only ever been asked the basic "who are you seeing, how long are you here for" questions - even when I offered further info!
Myke + KerryMaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-03 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos for the Interview
You don't need updated pictures from your finance. They will only use the one you submitted with your application I129F or If you decided to add any in your I134. Also, dating it "manually" can make a difference but you should have taken pictures with digital timestamps on the picture if you were using a digital camera. Anyway, I don't think it's all that important as long as your other documentation, proof of evidence looks legit.
iishinMaleLaos2012-04-03 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow should a employment letter look like

Date

 

To whom it may concern,

 

 

xxx has been employed full time as a Web programmer at Company XXX, Inc since June 1st, 1999. xxx is an employee in good standing with an annual salary of $xxxxx.

 

Sincerely,

 

_________________________

(date)

 

 

_________________________

(signature)

 

xxx

Vice President of Information Systems
(414) xxx-xxxx

 


iishinMaleLaos2013-05-16 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease HELP!!!!
Posted in the wrong Portal.

In Lao, the medical exam will provide you with the big brown envelope/Chest X-Ray, a document that you were vaccinated, with dates. Proceed to the interview where most likely they don't even care about that stuff! I would not be worried if the information was given verbally.
iishinMaleLaos2012-12-13 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Examination and I-129F extension needed

If you having issues with the Udon clinic I suggest the clinic in Laos. Also, when does it say you need to pass the medical before you even get an interview date? I recalled my wife had to go multiple times for vacinations and X-rays after getting her Interview date.  BTW, hire a consultant in Laos who knows the procedures to obtain the K1 Visa. It's dirt cheap and he/she would hold your fiance's hand the entire way! Dont know anyone? Ask the  Elders and you shall get in contact with one.


iishinMaleLaos2013-11-11 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support I-864, worried about finances

The UK embassy is the exception to the main rule. It's a I-134 you file with a K-1, not an I-864. You can have a co-sponsor at the London Embassy that is the primary sponsor and the beneficiary (UK citizen) has the option to self-sponsor. My fiance is self-sponsoring at London and my father is filing the I-134 sponsorship for him as I am a freelancer and can't show enough proof of income.



Actually, the London embassy is a sort-of-exception. They allow co-sposnors (someone not the petitioner) to be the sole sponsor and allow for the beneficiary to self-sponsor.



I was just about to make a new post asking a very similar question, but this is music to my ears! This is my first post to the boards, actually. I'm currently self-employed and can't show proof of income as well. My partner is in the UK. My parents have already agreed to sponsor him, so we'll have them, but he can also sponsor himself?! I've been worried about not being able to show my proof of income for a while and we're planning on starting the process soon. Is there a website that you can direct us to that shows this bit of information (about him being able to sponsor himself, or my parents being the sole sponsor?) Thanks!! =)
schuelstaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-13 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat did you write on back of photos? Our I-129f so far, Mailing options?

I already have the photos printed out from walgreens, so I'm sending the actual photos. Mainly, I'm guessing since some of you didn't have any info on back that just putting the date as "month, year" will be okay. 


schuelstaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat did you write on back of photos? Our I-129f so far, Mailing options?

Hi everyone! 

I'm getting the last bits of our I-129f package together and I just grabbed the sharpie to write on the back of the photos... and I'm not sure exactly what to put. I was just going to write who is in the photo, where the photo was taken, and the date. Can I just put something like, "April 2013" or "August 2012" or should it be exact? I know this probably isn't a huge deal, but I don't want to do the wrong thing!

Here's our I-129f so far. (We haven't included a TON of evidence as he's from the UK and we've read adding a bunch of excess info is too much for the UK.)



 

G-1145
I-129f cover letter
I-129f petition

 (Side note: For question 18, this is what we put: "We met online in July 2011. Robert first visited Stacey in the USA in April 2012, and then again in December 2012 to January 2013, and June to July 2013. Stacey visited Robert in England in August 2012 and March to April 2012." We didn't want it too wordy or too lovey dovey, so we just did a "to the point" explanation. Is it to little or just right?)
Fiancee letter of intent (petitioner)
Fiance letter of intent (beneficiary)

G-325A, Bio information (Petitioner)
G-325A, Bio Information (Beneficiary)

A photocopy of my (petitioner's) US Birth Certificate
Evidence of having met in past two years:
Rob and Stacey's boarding passes from each flight, our train tickets next to each other from our visit to paris, a photocopy of the passport page with our stamps from visits, emails of trip itinerary/confirmations, scanned copy of debit card with only last 4 digits showing and receipts from purchases/ATM withdrawal in england showing last 4 digits on card. 

Proof of ongoing Relationship:

Two skype screenshots from 2011, a downloaded iphone imessage print-out of texts of three pages, one from 2011, 2012, and 2013, scanned copies of greeting cards two from me to him, two from him to me, one email print out from 2013, scan of envelopes with dated stamps, and then of course the photos of our visits.

OH! And I'll include the personal check for $340, too, haha. I haven't written that out yet!

 

 

Now that I typed it all out, I'm pretty sure that's just fine, haha. Thoughts? =)

Wish us luck as I'm hoping to get it in the mail this week! Speaking of which, what have you guys found is the best way to mail your initial packet? Delivery confirmation? Etc. 

 

 

Thanks everyone! Fingers crossed for all of you waiting, and keep your fingers crossed for us!

 

-Stacey


schuelstaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLondon Police Clearance

Hi,

 

This is my first VJ post! I was looking for similar information about Police certificates and the K-1 Visa process, and I'm finding it really helpful so far.

 

Do you mean your fiancé lived in Plaistow in London, UK? If that's the case he will need a Police Certificate from the ACPO Criminal Records Office. The guidance and forms are all on this site:

 http://www.acro.poli...rtificates.aspx

 

It costs 45 GBP for the standard service (about 2 weeks to process) or 80 GBP expedited, plus it costs 48 GBP to courier to an non-UK address. 

 

Hope that helps.

 

Good luck on your Journey!

 

 


Carl&EllieMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-08 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresl-129f filing address

Hi,

 

If you're sending by regular mail, all I-129Fs get filed at the Dallas Lock box facility, as per the instructions here http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f:

 

File Form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility:
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266
 





Once it gets there, they open it, cash your check and send it on to the service center for processing. Because your fiancee is from Wisconsin, it'll go to the California center like ours did :) Good to see another future Wisconsinite!

 

Good luck!

 

 


Carl&EllieMaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-23 06:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing I-129F / Process Questions

I agree you ought to send some evidence with the packet. Although photos of you together are considered 'secondary' evidence, you do need to provide evidence that you have met in person within the past two years - that's a basic requirement of the I-129F petition. You can include photos of you together in the UK, somewhere recognisable or at a dateable event is a good idea - you can provide a caption below the photos. The best evidence would be copies of your passport entry stamps and boarding passes from when you visited the UK or if he came to the US before. Also include receipts or bank statements that show you made purchases around the same time or in the same place - anything that can PROVE you were together in the same place at the same time. With regards to facebook, you cannot submit any evidence electronically, or on a disc/memory stick.

 

While it's a good idea to save some evidence relationship for the interview just in case, that is not a requirement for the UK consulate. Most of the reviews on VisaJourney report that the interviewing officer either did not ask or said they did not need to see their photos on the day. I understand that it's different in other countries.

 

Check out the guides on here, we found them really helpful when putting our I-129F packet together. http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

Also two elite members have just written a comprehensive guide for K-1 via London. Check it out so you know what to expect after the petition stage! http://www.visajourn...complete-guide/

 

Good luck on your journey!


Carl&EllieMaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-31 03:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth cert from US Citizen

My future mother-in-law (co-sponsor) lost her birth certificate. Can she scan her passport as proof of citizenship? Furthermore, can she scan only the biographical page or will she need to scan all the pages of her passport?


alexandlessaFemaleBrazil2014-02-09 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of American citizenship for interview

Even expired is should be ok (however there is no clear distinction written by uscis that stipulates the passport need to be current) however, if you wanted to err n the safe side, nowadays it is super easy to order a copy of a birth certificate online from the state records... Took me $8 and 3 weeks...

Ok, thank you christeen. 


alexandlessaFemaleBrazil2014-02-10 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of American citizenship for interview

Ok, thank you.
But do you know if this friend of mine can have any trouble with her co-sponsor's expired passport?

Congrats on the American citizenship, by the way.dancin5hr.gif



alexandlessaFemaleBrazil2014-02-09 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of American citizenship for interview

Hi, everybody.

My future mother-in-law (co-sponsor) lost her birth certificate. Can she scan her passport as proof of citizenship for my interview? Furthermore, can she scan only the biographical page or will she need to scan all the pages of her passport?
Oh, one more question: A friend of mine is sort of going through the same thing, except that her co-sponsor not only lost his BC, his passport expired a while ago. Along with the copy of his passport, he scanned his driver's license and his SSC. Can those be helpful in anyway?

Thanks in advance.



alexandlessaFemaleBrazil2014-02-09 12:37:00