ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denied
The visa was not denied, should be just pending for the submission of the police certificate.

Go look at Italy US Consulate http://italy.usembas...ication.html#pc for the requirements of police certificates.

You must submit Police certificates from your country of residence for the past 6 months and from other countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months after age 16.
MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2012-09-12 07:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 cancellation

We received our NOA2 two weeks ago and now my beneficiary wants to continue with K-1 VISA but wants to come to US and marry first week then return to China for two year's to finish her retirement with government. In China retire at 50 years old. My answer was no because I provide our income and I am only one with home and I live and work in US. I am 65 and two years is a long time. She has been called by embassy to expect a package and I received NOA2 letter. If she gets VISA in Guangzhou how long does she have until she must marry me.

She has 6 months to enter USA once she gets the visa. After entering USA, you both have 90 days to get married. After that, file for Adjustment of Status AOS (conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for 2 years). In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the condition during the 90 days before the card expires. The conditional card cannot be renewed. The conditions must be removed or you will lose your permanent resident status.

See the VJ Guides above for better understanding of the AOS / Remove Conditions process.

I will not marry her and be in US for two years while she is in China for two years. If the case is that we must marry then how do I stop the VISA process now. I have not paid any fees and I have not received anything from NVC. If I do nothing will the process just die or am I liable for anything at this point. I have made several trips to China for a month at a time and this was a surprise. Some advice from wiser than I am would be appreciated. At this point I do not know if I can trust her so I really just want to cut my losses and stop this K1 process with me being the beneficiary. Her English is very poor and I got an interpreter to help but I still hear she wants to come back to China after marriage in US.

If she goes back to China after marriage without AOS, you have to file IR-1 / CR-1 Visa for her to come back to US after that.
http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

To stop the K-1 Visa, prepare a letter explaining that you'd like to withdraw/stop the K-1 Visa. It wouldn't hurt to have your signature on the letter notarized. Send the letter, along with a copy of the NOA2, to the US Embassy in Guangzhou.


Thanks in advance for help


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2012-10-03 08:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 cancellation after receiving NOA2

When we received our NOA2 my beneficiary informed me she wanted to come to US and get married after getting VISA then immediately return to China and work out her retirement until age 50 for her. That would take two years. I have job, house and investments in US so I have no choice but to live in US. I said no. Need to cancel K1 process. Do not trust what next surprise will be. I am 65 and two years long time. Help please



To stop the K-1 Visa, prepare a letter explaining that you'd like to withdraw/stop the K-1 Visa. It wouldn't hurt to have your signature on the letter notarized. Send / Fax the letter, along with a copy of the NOA2, to the US Embassy in Guangzhou.
MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2012-10-03 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat when inadmissible for K-1 Visa?

so you think a child together is not enough?


It only proves that you have unprotected sex...

Your USC spouse must prove extreme hardship..
MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-01-29 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa rejected, have 90 days to show proof, affidavit, both of us are unemployed, what to do?
Please fill in your timeline, country of origin so that people could advise you better.
MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2012-11-14 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDon't Lose your NOA2! Make copies!
If you have lost your NOA2.. DON'T PANIC

People have successfully AOS without the NOA2 too..

I was one of them. I didn't pay the extra $400 to get the NOA2 duplicate copy.

http://www.visajourn...-send-with-aos/

Edited by Merrytooth, 13 February 2013 - 05:12 PM.

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-02-13 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRefused J1 visa
You could apply for other visa e.g. Tourist Visa to visit. Or I-129F (K1 Visa) if both of you are ready.
MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-02-25 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Sponser $9,200 Total Income Last Year HELP!!!

Maybe OP will get more answers by posting in MENA sub forum.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-05-21 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelled the marriage - do I have to cancel the petition?

Read this case, where the couple has problems with past petition not cancelled.

 

http://www.visajourn...iple-petitions/

 

I would suggest you guys to officially cancel the petition, to avoid any future problems, should any of you want to file petition / apply visa in the future.

 

You never know if you will meet someone else and intend to pursue immigration visa again.

 

Also do keep all the paper works for references.

 

The petitioner could email the US consulate that you are not intending to continue the process anymore.

 

Send a letter of cancellation with copy of NOA2 to USCIS too.

 

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-06 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129 sponsorship question-help

You might want to post in the VisaJourney.com  ? General Discussion Area  ? Regional Discussion  ? Vietnam, to get answers


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 14:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWarrants?

It depends on whether the crime is considered a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) or not:

http://www.uscis.gov...ter5.html#S-A-1

 

 

9 FAM 40.21(a) N7.1 Provisions of INA 212(a)(2)(A)(ii)
(CT:VISA-1318; 09-24-2009)
As amended, a conviction or admission of the commission of a crime of moral turpitude will not serve as the basis of ineligibility under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i), if the following conditions have been met:
(1) The applicant has been convicted of or has admitted to the commission of only one crime;
(2) The maximum penalty possible for the crime of which the alien was convicted or for which the alien legally admitted to did not exceed imprisonment for one year and, if the alien was convicted and the alien was not sentenced to a term of imprisonment in excess of six months; or
(3) The crime was committed when the alien was under 18 years of age and the crime was committed (and the alien was released from confinement if applicable) more than 5 years before the date of the visa application. (See 9 FAM 40.21(a) N8, below.) 

http://www.state.gov...ation/86942.pdf






 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

This topic comes up from time to time in VJ, always generates heated debate between members with various schools of thought.

 

 
 
 
 

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 23:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

A pernup is actually recommended in many guides( Foreign Bride 101, Love Afar, Doing It Again, etc...) in marrying a foreign bride. I am in the process of bringing my fiancé from Ukraine. We have discussed this at length. My house is paid for, I have worked hard to build up my 401K,I have an account set up for my infant daughters college. We agree that what was prior to marriage - she has no right to. After marriage, I give her life residence in the house, but at her death - the house goes to my daughter. If I die and she remarries, then she must leave the house. What goes into my 401K( start new 401K) after marriage is half hers (state law) as is half ownership in anything we buy , invest, or acquire. She has a small daughter and I am setting up an account for her college fund, that I will match what ever my future wife puts in. I fully plan to provide for her daughter, as I would my own. Marriage is a joint venture!

 

Sounds fair and reasonable to me. good.gif


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

A pre-nup protects you AND him. You should go over it with our own lawyer. Determine what you would want if the relationship were to collapse. Would you want alimony for a certain period? Would you want him to pay for your flight back to your country? Would you want physical custody of the kids? It's not pleasant to think about a relationship breaking down, and things do change over the years too so make sure it protects you as well. Then live secure in the knowledge that you'll never need to use it but i you do, remember it came from a time of love and remember why you loved each other.

 

 

Vanessa & Tony is correct. You have rights to make demand in the prenuptial agreement too. smile.png

 

You should only sign the prenuptial agreement after both of you agree to the terms. Talk to your own lawyer about it.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

A prenuptial agreement is not only protecting your fiance. It can also protect your interests in the event of divorce, or death.

 

You can add your terms in the prenuptial agreement as well, like stating what you are entitled to, during divorce/death. idea9dv.gif 

 

Don't take it too negatively. It hurts feelings when the topic is first brought up. 

 

Keep an open mind, be honest and frank in your discussions with your fiance.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-08 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got scammed the biggest scam of my life

no scam, stop the madness, for 90 days!! no way.. Marry the woman let her come enjoy your life

 

 

why marry the woman if he has doubts about their relationship? 

 

They should sort out any problem first before moving forward with this immigration path.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-12 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK2 Benefiaciary Needs DNA Test

I can't help you with your question but I found some info from the US Consulate Dominican Republic

 

 

http://santodomingo....atc-090330.html

 

 

Why did the consular officer request a DNA test? March 30, 2009

For certain categories of residency visas, the consular officer may request a DNA test to prove the required biological relationship exists. DNA is the most reliable way to determine that the necessary biological relationship exists in order for an applicant to qualify for an immigrant visa.  Unfortunately, these tests are sometimes necessary because of the high levels of relationship fraud that exist in the Dominican Republic and other countries.  A biological relationship is a relationship established by blood line.  U.S. law does not recognize informal/"crianza" relationships because they are not blood relationships.  

 

If the consul requests a DNA test, he or she will provide you with a list of specific instructions and approved laboratories.  The applicant must make an appointment with the panel physician ("Consultorios de Visas") to give his/her sample.  If the other person to give sample is in the U.S. he/she can give the sample to an accredited laboratory there.  The process can take about two months or more to receive the results. The laboratory will send the results directly to the IV Unit and we will then contact the applicant with another appointment with instructions on the next steps.

 

 

 

More Info:

DNA Testing at Consulate Santo Domingo

http://santodomingo....atc-120206.html

 

Information for Parents on DNA and Parentage Blood Testing

http://santodomingo...._testing-e.html

 


Edited by Merrytooth, 13 June 2013 - 02:27 PM.

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-13 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

Some people are just very set in their ways, despite all the good advices given.

 

They would probably come back later to complain about how the USCIS is being very mean, unfair to them rolleyes.gif


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-05-16 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication for Fiance Visa denied!

Based on OP's past post history, they did get RFE and responded to it.

 

Not sure what the RFE was about and what they had sent to USCIS.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-06-28 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI NEED HELP WITH RFE (Request for evidence)

What evidence have you submitted in your original I-129F package?


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-07-15 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting with a K1 visa

This thread would answer your question:

http://www.visajourn...vating-k1-visa/


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-20 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 expired. Options?

http://www.visajourn...enew-it-urgent/

 

http://www.visajourn...erview-allowed/

 

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-21 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParental support and inter-religious marriages

I found this on ROM website:

 

http://app.rom.gov.s...o/rom_other.asp

 

9. Can 1 Muslim and 1 non-Muslim marry at the ROM?
Yes, under Civil Marriage Law.

 

I did read from some Singapore forums, that it is possible for muslim and non-muslim to get marry at ROM (maybe they didn't declare their reglion in the application form).

 

They referred you to ROMM probably because they want you to consult your religion organization, make sure that you understand the issues your non-muslim husband-to-be would face with your muslim family and to convince him to convert.

 

Oh well, you are applying for K1 visa, it would be better for both of you to get married in US, less scrutiny, and pressure from family about religion conversion.



MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-22 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresParental support and inter-religious marriages

Kitthekat, 

 

It is no big deal for couple with different religions/faiths to get married in Singapore.

In fact, it is getting more common, right? According to the shitty times newspaper whistling.gif

 

Remember that Singapore is secular country, not a muslim country. I am sure that US consulate is familiar with the social norms of Singapore culture.

 

And you are getting married in US, not under ROMM (Registry of Muslim Marriages) in Singapore.

 

During my interview,  religion or parental support topics never came up at all.

They are more interested in the bona fide relationship with your fiance.

 

The mails sent from the US consulate will not indicate anything on the envelope that it is for K1 visa but it will have the US consulate Singapore title and address on it.

 

 

As for informing your family about leaving Singapore and getting married, you probably should have a heart to heart talk with them after getting the visa.

 

It is always nice to have your own family to fall back on, should anything happens in US.. (Touchwood! tongue.png )


Edited by Merrytooth, 22 August 2013 - 12:15 PM.

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-22 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting i-129f for same guy a second time?

I don't think there would be problem since you are petitioning the same person.

 

Have you thought of getting married first and file for CR1 spousal visa instead?

 

See this to compare K1 vs CR1 (K3 is obsolete)
 
CR1 is cheaper in the total cost.

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-26 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBroke-up!!!

You as the beneficiary, notify the US Consulate you will not be going through with the K1 visa process. 

 

Letter or email to the consular section with your case number, DOB, petitioner name and withdrawal information should be sufficient. 

 

Remember to keep whatever USCIS letters/receipts/documents for references, should you need to go through US immigration process again in the future.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-08-30 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance for Singapore for K! visa

See this thread:

 

 

http://www.visajourn...lice-clearance/

 

 

Applicants residing overseas should submit their applications (original) addressed to: Head Criminal Records, CID ( COC ), Blk D Police Cantonment Complex, #02-07/08, 391 New Bridge Road , Singapore 088762.

 

NOTE: Non-Singapore citizens requesting a Certificate of Clearance must also submit a copy of this letter after adding the names of the principal and dependent applicants as indicated, along with the checklist letter from NVC.

 

http://travel.state....5.html?cid=9732

 

http://www.visajourn...from-singapore/

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-09-03 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit US on Tourist Visa Instead of K1?

Read through these threads:

 

http://www.visajourn...vating-k1-visa/

 

Canada experience:

http://www.visajourn...-activating-it/

 

Disclaimer Your mileage may vary

 

It is up to you to decide if you want to take the risk or not at the POE.


Edited by Merrytooth, 18 September 2013 - 03:45 PM.

MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-09-18 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I enter the US on ESTA with a K1 in my passport?

Read through these threads:

 

http://www.visajourn...vating-k1-visa/

 

Canada experience:

http://www.visajourn...-activating-it/

 

Disclaimer Your mileage may vary


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-09-23 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt's not meant to be rude. Just a general observation.

why bother to read the guides when there are others who are eager to answer those questions instantly? rofl.gif

 

And to those people are not happy and become defensive when the answers are not what you want to hear / expected, get yourself a lawyer then. 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-05-12 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1VISA in my passport- can i go visit without using it!?

Hi OP,

 

I found this thread for you: Canadian Experience. 

 

http://www.visajourn...-activating-it/

 

Your mileage may vary. smile.png

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-11-23 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of Being Able to Sustain I-134 etc

Here are the few options:

1) Petitioner finds a better paying job

2) Petitioner finds a second job to supplement the income

3) Find a co-sponsor (USC or PR, at least 18 years old, living in US).

 

How Much Income an Immigrant's Sponsor Needs to Show According to the Poverty Guidelines

http://www.nolo.com/...chapter3-3.html


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-11-25 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPostcode on I129f and total cost

http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

 

filing fee is $340


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-11-26 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP - I Forgot To Include $340 Payment for I-129F Form

You can't pay over phone. 

 

Either wait for USCIS to send back the paperwork or you could prepare another package with check payment this time.

 

Hope that you have made a copy of all your paperwork.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-11-24 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the Beneficiary send the I129F package to USCIS?

I was the one preparing the I-129F package when I was in US visiting. US petitioner just signed the required forms at the right places, and mailed out the package. smile.png

 

Remember to keep an exact copy of the I-129F package for yourself.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-12-11 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fiance Visa Question About Expiration

K1 Visa is one time use for entering US. Thus it does not matter if it expires in a month, since it has already been used.

 

He is still in legal status while waiting for AOS adjudication.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-12-12 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent between 1-34 and I-864

 I know that AOS means Affidavit of support but ROC??? I dont know oops8rh.gif

 

 

AOS could also mean Adjustment of Status.

 

ROC ~ Removing Conditions on Residency.

 

You only need I-864 during the Adjustment of Status(applying for Green Card, US permanent residency), after entering US with K1 visa and gotten married.


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-12-12 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDifferent between 1-34 and I-864

K1 Visa ~ I-134 form


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-12-12 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Form

I don't remember I have to bring tax returns, W2 for K1 visa.

I only took employment letter, recent pay slips, bank statements, unemployment benefits letters.

 

My hubby also started new work for about 1 month before the Interview.

He was laid off and on unemployment benefits for a few months after I-129F approval.

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2013-12-10 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHello, new member with some questions.

http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

 

http://www.visajourn...nvc-case-status

 

 


MerrytoothFemaleSingapore2014-01-02 22:32:00