Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	Cheaper Airfare???	Hi, I have been shopping for good deals on flights to Brazil and back with little success. I was hoping someone knew the tricks that I could use to pay less..... Thanks, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-21 23:25:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Medical	Hello, My fiancee has had her medical, she has scar tissue on her lungs from tuberculosis she had when she was young. Will this affect her eligibility for the visa???	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-04 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	need prayers!!	Found a co-sponsor.....!!!!!!!!!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-17 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	need prayers!!	Is there any way they would approve the visa without a co-sponsor on the basis that I get out of school in May and will be working full time again?????	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-12 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	need prayers!!	Hmmm, is there a close friend you could ask to co-sponsor your fiancee? Maybe you could even ask a co-worker or colleague to do it for you if you feel comfortable. Best of luck, you still have some time! at this point I am asking everyone.....:-/ Thanks	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-11 23:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	need prayers!!	Just found out my co-sponsor has backed out of the deal, we have until October 31 to have the documents in my fiancee's hand in Brazil. We are praying we will find another co-sponsor in time!!!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-11 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	5 more days!	December 29th, on my birthday, we will be together!!! Edited by Tye & Shirlei, 25 December 2011 - 12:11 AM.	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-12-25 00:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Together and married.....	Finally together and married. Now I need to change our address and USCIS is no help. Do we need to use the address we put on the I129-F as the previous address?? Thanks	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2012-01-20 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Alien number	When does my new bride get an alien number???? Here on K-1	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2012-01-21 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Support	Thanks, I thought that was it, I will breath easier now...:-)	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-06-17 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Support	I just sent our I-129F packet in May. I am a student and haven't had significant work for over 2 years, I do have an Aunt who has the funds, and is willing to be a sponsor, but I don't know how it works. Does anyone here have any ideas as to what happens in this case?	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-06-15 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 fiancee visa question	Yes, six months should be correct. Check the visa once she gets it to be sure there is not an earlier expiration date on it. With the interview at the end of October, you would only be waiting a couple of months to go get her (it sounds like), so you would be fine. My fiance was approved in the beginning of September, but didn't come until the middle of November. Good luck with the interview! Thanks, I have another question for you, What do we need for packet 4?????	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-03 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 fiancee visa question	1) NICE NAME The visa is valid for 6 months if i am not mistaken. so she has 6 months from the time she gets the visa until it expires and she will no longer be able to enter the US on that visa. The support forms will be presented at the interview so start talking to more people who are interviewing in Brazil and they can give you insight on packets 3 and 4 for the interview. good luck with everything, Tye (also my name lol) Thanks, I will troll for more info.....:-)	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-02 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 fiancee visa question	Hi, My fiancee's visa has been approved by the USCIS and the interview has been set in Rio for October 31, 2011. I am wondering about the timeline we have to get her here once the visa has been issued. I am currently in school and have very limited time to go to Brazil, and she wants me to go get her. I hope everything falls into place so I can get her on my winter break, but just in case...Is there a time limit as to how long we can wait before she comes? I know we will have 90 days to be married once she gets here, but that's the only time limit I see. Also I have not been asked for the support forms, what do I need to do? Thanks for any insight, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-02 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packets 3 & 4 for K-1 fiancee visa from Brazil	I was told that Rio consulate does not send packet 3 anymore, but here is a link to all of the information that you need: http://brazil.usemba...ncee-visas.html Boa Sorte! Obrigado, I think I'm more nervous than my Fiancee is......	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-04 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packets 3 & 4 for K-1 fiancee visa from Brazil	Hi, I was wondering what material my fiancee will need at the interview in Rio for a K-1 fiancee visa, I heard something about packets 3 & 4 ?????	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-03 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Another support question	I was speaking with a friend today and he said a co-sponsor needs to live near where we will live when my fiancee gets here. My co-sponsor lives in Salt Lake, and I'm in Boise......What's the protocol???? Thanks, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-08 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical in Brazil	Oi, 2-3 days should be fine, if she does her medical in another state. Just in case, make sure she has plenty of money, especially for the interview (if she gets approved, they'll mail the passport with the visa for her, so she needs to pay a fee), or for any possible delay. If she decides to make the medical here in Rio, then I'd say, at least 1 week (if she doesn't have some of the exams that the doctor here requires, BEFORE the medical itself). For more info about it, you can PM me, I'm from Rio. Good luck! Thank you very much for your help, I noticed you're just ahead of us in this whole process. I have read the posted cost of the medical and the visa, but I was wondering what you have found? Also, what does the doctor there require? I don't think I understand..... Thanks	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-09 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical in Brazil	Oi, My fiancee is concerned about the time she will need in Rio, she is nervous about having medical done in Curitiba because she doesn't want to make a mistake. If she gets the medical done before she goes to Rio and her Appointment is on Monday, how many days will she need to stay in Rio?	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-09 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More affidavit of support questions	That's like saying "If I build a house, it might be destroyed by a fire.....well then I guess I shouldn't build the house" I disagree so hard with that. A lot of people who "fall in love" are blinded by "love" and don't think rationally or think everything is storybook ending. Any rational person should not only think about "what if this ends in divorce", but also weigh their options if such thing were to occur. Especially with the legality of the I-134. It's not wrong to be a rational person who covers all the bases. We all have our opinions, mine just happens to be different than yours. I have been through a divorce and know from experience that when you go into a marriage thinking "if it doesn't work out there's always divorce" your going to get a divorce.... I look at things spiritually now too, so I listen to Christ...... :-) That's like saying "If I build a house, it might be destroyed by a fire.....well then I guess I shouldn't build the house" I disagree so hard with that. A lot of people who "fall in love" are blinded by "love" and don't think rationally or think everything is storybook ending. Any rational person should not only think about "what if this ends in divorce", but also weigh their options if such thing were to occur. Especially with the legality of the I-134. It's not wrong to be a rational person who covers all the bases. Nothing like a house!!!!!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-16 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More affidavit of support questions	First of all I accidentally removed you as a friend......and secondly I hope you get some answers on this post as I wonder the same. I believe the lawyers are correct in stating that an I-134 is a binding contract, I also believe if you are getting into a relationship with even the slightest thought it may end in divorce you should reconsider...... Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-15 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-864, Affidavit of Support	My Fiancee has her interview on October 31 and we need a co sponsor still! BUT... I am a little confused, I was told by an acquaintance who brought his wife from the Philippians that I need a I-864, Affidavit of Support not an I-134 Affidavit of support form. He also said a co-sponsor will need to submit an I-864A in the place of the I-134..... What is the proper form?? And what is a OF-167 financial support document??? Please help me understand .....	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-16 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Form I-134 signed and notarized???	Since late 2008 the I-134 no longer needs to be notarized Thanks!!!!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-18 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Form I-134 signed and notarized???	One more, (and I hope the last) question about the I-134, My fiancee is going to have her interview in Rio on October 31, I read in the requirements that the Form I-134 needs to be notarized but in the instructions it does not specify.......What do I need to do??? Thanks, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-09-18 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical	I don't see how this can affect her Visa but it will show on her Medical records. They may require that you get it treated upon arrival to the USA. Thanks, I wonder how they treat scar tissue on the lungs from 20 years ago......	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-05 18:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical	Hello, My fiancee has had her medical, she has scar tissue on her lungs from tuberculosis she had when she was young. Will this affect her eligibility for the visa???	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-04 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	More Medical Questions	Ok, So my fiancee has her interview in Rio in little more than a week. Our question is about the paperwork from the gynecologist. He said that there is no need for one of the exams the consulate wants to see. Is that possible? Then as far as the paperwork she was told she would have to wait. That was a month ago. What do we do?	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-20 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Monday!	APPROVED!!!!! I just got the call, we are approved, now to finish saving the $$ to get her here!!!! Thanks VJ!!!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-31 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Monday!	My fiancee's interview at the Rio consulate is on Monday. Wish us luck, say a prayer....Thanks VJ family!	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-27 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VISA APPROVED!!	My fiancee's visa was approved today! Thank you VJ for all the help and support! Edited by Tye & Shirlei, 31 October 2011 - 10:17 PM.	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-31 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Work status	I have a question about work status. My fiancee will be here in January and she wants to be able to work as soon as possible. She loves to work and keep busy. How soon can she apply for work status? How long does it usually take after we are married? Thanks, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-11-17 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	SSN	Hello VJ, I will be going to Brazil for the New Year; when I return I will bring my fiancee back with me. We are planning to be married as soon as we get to Salt Lake (Jan 14). I noticed the items in the K-1 chart show applying for the SSN is just before getting the marriage license. Is my fiancee required to have her SSN before we can be married??? Thanks, Tye	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-12-04 22:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Religious Differences between Fiancees	The biggest issues from these arise when neither spouse is willing to convert, and one spouse doesn't want the other spouse's religion practiced in the home. For example, Buddhism is largely an individual belief system that doesn't compel it's believers to convert other people. Buddhists can usually get along fine in a relationship with a non-Buddhist. The conflicts arise when the non-Buddhist spouse refuses to allow the Buddhist spouse to have their idols in the home or to pray there. I've seen relationships between American Christians and Vietnamese Buddhists fall apart over these conflicts. My wife is Buddhist but I'm agnostic. This works out well for us because I have no problems with my wife setting up her altar in our home and praying every day, but she doesn't expect or require me to believe in any of it. I'll participate in some of the rituals for a group event like a funeral, but everyone knows I'm doing it out of respect and not because I believe in any of it. So far, everyone has been fine with that. I've even had people thank me for it, saying that they know I'm not a Buddhist, but they appreciate the respect. I guess it would be different if I was a devout Christian. There is a difference between the LDS concept of the "Godhead" and the traditional Christian concept of the "Trinity". The concept of the "Godhead" is more a counsel of separate beings. The concept of the "Trinity" is that they are aspects of the same being. One of your church elders would be able to explain the differences better than I could. I'm no expert on the LDS church, and I've never managed to get all the way through the Book of Mormon, but everything I've read about the LDS church has always emphasized that they don't share mainstream Christian belief in the "Trinity", and are not considered trinitarian. Thanks, I do understand the Godhead beliefs in our church, I am an Elder, I guess I didn't understand trinitarian.... Thanks again :-)	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-20 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Religious Differences between Fiancees	Mormons believe the "Godhead" to be a social unit consisting of three beings - God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, with God being the superior of the three. Trinitarians believe that all three are separate persons but part of a single God, all co-equal, as in "God the Father", "God the Son", "God the Holy Spirit". You are correct in that we Latter Day Saints (Mormons) believe in three beings, God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. But we also believe together they form the Godhead, one depends directly on the other. God the Father is the literal Father of our spirits. Christ lived and died for us all atoning for our sins to allow us to be resurrected, and giving us a chance to return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. The Holy Spirit is the means at which we communicate with our Heavenly Father, He also comforts us and helps us choose the right. They are distinct personages and all one at the same time, this is a little confusing without faith. We must rely on and have faith in Christ and be receptive to the Holy Spirit to be true followers of Jesus Christ.	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-16 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Religious Differences between Fiancees	Excuse me, but the Catholic and Baptist traditions are BOTH Trinitarian, i.e., the both view the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as a part of the Godhead. This would also include Episcopal/Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, most pentecostal/charismatic, including the majority of non-denominational churches. The important thing is to learn of each other's beliefs, finding the points you both have in common. It can be more difficult, but it's not impossible. Bruce Latter Day Saints (Mormons) also believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are all part of the Godhead......	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-15 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Religious Differences between Fiancees	Correction. Both Catholics and Baptists are trinitarian, though one sect of Pentcostals is not (the Oneness Pentecostals). Non-triniatarian's include Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, and Unitarians. Anyway, I've never heard of this being an issue at the consulate in Manila. I would assume that the majority of beneficiary's there are Catholic and a substantial percentage of the petitioners are not. What do you mean "triniatarian"??? I ask because I am LDS, mormon as you say, and I have heard the LDS religion refered to as trinitarian before from non-LDS people	Tye & Shirlei	Male	Brazil	2011-10-15 23:43:00