ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats the MOST important the embassy looks at?
There's not a factor that is weighed heavier than the "only requirement" of having met the future spouse since financial mingling is not required etc. if i had to say though I would say the Affidavit of Support.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-04-18 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGood News

I was so happy when my fiance' called me this afternoon and told me he had received the letter for the interview!!! Sending the rest of paperwork overnight tomorrow!!!


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RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-04-19 00:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConcerned after being over questioned at the airport
they got into your head real quick.. ! but they have access to their systems ofcourse.. she can always make a note but not the leading factor based on the questions asked.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-04-23 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS NEEDS MORE EVIDENCE HELP!!!!

Hello VJ :star: ,


Receive this today from USCIS...After I recieve the letter and submit more evidence, can I asked them to process the the petition or will I have to wait? :crying: I havent hit my 5months mark yet.. :help: :help:

Thanks Advance!!!


You will have to wait

They are processing the petition - The request for evidence means they looked it over and you forgot to include something in your packet - When you get the letter, comply with what they ask for and send it back ASAP following the instructions in the letter - then your petition will continue to process.


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RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-04-25 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325

Help! I just found out an address is missing from my G325A list of residences. Anybody ever experience this? Results? Denial? RFE?

OMG. :(


ok so u will not be denied for that.. other wise i'd hope they would re-open the filed and deny some who slipped thru the crack. So as long as they still got in.. you kool. It's not likely that you'll be given a RFE checklist if they are able to properly verify you in the background checks .
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-05-20 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresit is safe??? (Juarez - travel)

This is not a helpful answer because Ciudad Juarez is only one place in a very large country, just because she is from Mexico does not mean she "knows the ropes" in that city... I know that my fiance and I are very worried to go there, he is from Mexico, his whole family is from Mexico, his friends are from Mexico and NONE of them would ever feel safe going there considering the problems it's facing with the drug war.. Just because they are from Mexico doesn't mean they know the ropes..

Anyway to answer the OP's question, she'll probably be fine. I've been reading a lot of reviews from people who have gone and it seems like the area around the consulate is relatively safe. She should take precautions, only go out during day light, stay in the consulate area, don't go wondering around the city.. that type of thing and she should be fine. She only has to be there for a couple of days.


She is still living in Mexico ... she's not dead.. so going somewhere she should be familiar with their way of life .. it's mexico .. all the same. have some street smarts i'm sure she'd be find.. i many others have done it.. so that alone says a lot... and the office seemed to be in the same pace so this is not a different case.. nothing to even talk about.

Edited by RICARDO4EVA2, 26 May 2011 - 09:17 AM.

RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-05-26 09:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresit is safe??? (Juarez - travel)

Is it safe for WOMEN to travel alone to juarez for her interview?? my Fiancee wants to go alone, I cant go with her because of my job, and the plane tickets are soooo expensive.

thank you


i'm sure she would be fine.. she's from there and i'm sure she know the ropes and hope to play it safe.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-05-25 21:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresANNOYING...
hold ya head high.. i see em getting thu but dont really let it get to me.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-04-22 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused. Should I use the I-134 Affidavit or the I-864 Affidavit?

I keep getting mixed messages about this from the government websites I go to. How do we KNOW for sure which one to use?


thought the i-134 was used for k 1 applicants
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-11 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresssn on ds260

so i contacted the consulate and they told me since she is sworn under oath to just bring it up at the interview and admit the mistake and they will correct the mistake she just has to take her ssn card as well. but to be on the safe side im going to do a ds230...lol...do u know where it says spouse information on these forms i put my info??? im not technically her spouse yet


ok kool take the completed form since would have her complete a new one. They cant just scratch out and initial the area. Glad you're almost done.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-11 10:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresssn on ds260

no i submitted the ds260. no ds230. but what if the case has been forwarded to the consulate?? the ds260 is at the consulate


then I would first email the consulate and ask them how to correct it. OR you can just bring the UPDATED DS-260 to the interview if you are able to print it. IF not i would take a completed DS-230.. The DS-230/60 are no different. One is done electronically the other my paper.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-11 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresssn on ds260

ok so my fiance has ssn card. but it says "not valid for employment" now on ds260 it says if she currently has a ssn. and i put no and submitted the ds260 already how can i correct this??


you're doing the K1 visa with the DS-230? To update the information call the NVC and let them know the information on the form is incorrect and they might ask the updated from be emailed or give another option.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-10 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE

Is Housten a POE for someone from philippines? Does it matter where i enter as long as they have immigration customs there?


first connect into the US unless the flight is pre-cleared.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-11 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Immunization Record
Eagle Eye ... my responses have stopped and i will allow the responses from others from Canada, Mexico etc to continue. Trying to keep this real short. God Bless you Happy Sunday I mus get ready for church.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-12 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Immunization Record

Please be aware that what is done in other countries may not be available in Jamaica. Therefore things related to the embassy are handle different from country to country.


Correct

Is this valid for all countries I wonder?


life - told you that all countries are different... they are different in required shots. so check with the schools.. info then u know what to do.
RICARDO4EVA2MaleJamaica2011-06-12 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes US customs enforce visit lengths?
And not to split hairs, but it isn't customs who enforces anything of that nature. It's immigration. Customs agents are the ones who inspect your baggage.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-06 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 NVC Case Number
Aww - that's awesome!! Great location for such a thing!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 NVC Case Number
Yes you can - good luck!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 NVC Case Number
Yes, London will use the NVC case number (hence the first three letters - LDN). The NVC is under the Dept of State, as is the consulate - which is why you get a new case number once you move from the Dept of Homeland Security to Dept of State (via the NVC).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline
Wait - you want to get married in May 2010 (next month) but haven't yet started the process? I think I'm confused.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

Edited to add that you just passed step 4 on that chart (figured that would be the next question...!)

Edited by TracyTN, 02 April 2010 - 02:33 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-02 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
Google is your friend. :)

http://www.uscis.gov...000b92ca60aRCRD

Though I sincerely doubt calling them will help one iota.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-15 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
If you're calling that 800 number, you're wasting your time. They aren't known around here as the 800 MISinformation line for nothing...!

But anyway, yes, if you have your case number, I can't think of a reason that either party couldn't call and make an inquiry.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-05 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
I doubt anyone here would want to chat to dispense immigration information - it's best to do such things out on the open forum. I don't even like doing it on private message. You may not get the best answer possible one on one with someone. While many of us have a fair amount of knowledge on the subject, it's rare to find one person who knows EVERYthing, and with something as complicated and important as immigration, it's wise to seek a consensus answer instead of relying on one person.

Just my .02.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-01 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
:yes:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-03-01 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process
Yep - I remember reading that consulates were now looking on this more sternly, but couldn't remember where I'd seen that. I figured some folks here would have better knowledge about it than I do. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process
As pushbrk mentioned, it is definitely something he will have to overcome to get the visa, regardless of the exact details. And that's in play whether you're married or engaged. So no, marrying doesn't help it very much.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa process

have just made a big decision to marry and now we find ourselves in Limbo. I am from Dallas Texas and he Is from Ireland. We met 4 years ago in Spain/Valladolid during international studies. While he finished his final year of studies I visited twice and he flew over to me. In total i think i was in Ireland for a few months. After he finished his studies, we decided to travel and volunteer for a year. We traveled together to Panama Peru where we voluntered and taught English for 1 year. We've had our ups and downs and after a year travelling we were not ready to make a commitment. So he went back to Ireland and I returned to Texas.

Before making a decision we wanted to live together to be really sure. I didn't want to live in Ireland( the rain!) and he couldn't live in the states so we decided to live in Spain We have figured everything out are madly in love. Now we are ready to move to the states were I can pursue my career and he will work and go back to college.

Not sure how much of that is necessary but its our story:)

I will post some of my questions here as I feel overwhelmed by questions and doubts about this visa process.

Here are my question, any help will be much appreciated.


1. I have heard that the average time for the K1 visa to be issued is 7 months. Is that true? Not exactly. You first must get the I 129f petition approved stateside, which can take a few months on it's own. Then you go through the consulate which has it's own timelines (that tend to vary). Read the K1 flowchart on this site to get a better understanding of the process.

2. He was issued with a drink driving ban in September 2009 in Ireland (basically like a DWI, meaning he's banned from driving in Ireland for 2 years) -->How does this affect the greencard process? Will he be able to get a driver's license in Texas? The green card process? If he gets to that point, it shouldn't. I'll have to defer to other posters about how DWIs by the alien may effect the visa process itself, though. I'm not quite as up to speed on that as I should be.

And each state has different driver's license laws - Google it.

3. Right now in Spain we are both self-employed, off the record (private English lessons). When he goes back to Ireland, he won't have a job. I will probably have a part-time job in Texas (not making much). Will his unemployment history, and/or his unemployment in Ireland when he returns affect the application process? We do have a sponsor for K1 visa. His employment history is of little consequence, though there are a few forms along the way which ask him to list current and former employers.

I'm also moving your thread from the general immigration forum to the K1 process forum so you'll get more feedback.


Many thanks in advance,

Ash and Paddy


TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

My posting was to assist the OP with their question. The K-1 is a technically a "non-immigrant" type of visa and technically the I-134 is used. That was my only point.

And, I am aware that various consulates look for a higher % level than just the 100%. But, how did Costa Rica enter this discussion? The question was the OP's, not mine.

Since you brought up London, are you telling the group that the consulate there will deny the K-1 to a beneficiary if the petitioner earns over the poverty level plateau but not quite 125% at that moment? Which form do they ask for at the interview...I'm curious? Do they not give consideration to the fact that the petitioner or sponsor may receive a raise in pay/income, take a second job after their loved one arrives and they marry...or whatever?


Franc


Sorry - I somehow got you confused w/ the OP. I should have said 'your consulate' instead of Costa Rica.

London asks for the I 134 for K visas. As far as will they deny someone a visa if they don't hit the 125% - I can't say what a particular conoff will/won't do on any given day...not sure anyone can. I do know that, from anecdotal experience, folks have been sent away when they don't meet that criteria and asked to come back with a joint sponsor. Do I have links lined up in which to prove that - no. But it has been the general rule of thumb for London applicants as long as I can remember, and folks prepare their I 134s accordingly.

To my knowledge, London (and other consulates) prefer to take current situations into consideration over possible future employment. If they didn't, then they'd just be taking people at their words, and if circumstances were to change or not come to pass, then the alien could conceivably become a public charge. Probably not a chance they're willing to take.

I suppose the only case in which they might is DCFs, where the US petitioner is in the process of creating a domicile again in the US, and has a new job waiting for them. (Should mention, though, that in the case of DCFs, the I 864 is used - not the I 134).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-08 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!
Yes, but consulates take it upon themselves often times to apply 125% (London does this). I'm not sure what Costa Rica does. But also, as you must have 125% for the affidavit of support that accompanies the adjustment of status application (once he arrives in the US), it's best to get that in line now anyway.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-08 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

Correction. 125% above the poverty guideline is equal to 225% "of" the poverty guideline. The requirement is 125% "of" the poverty guideline.

Further, the US Citizen petitioner is NOT COUNTED in the cosponsor's household size.


You're right - thanks for clarifying my clarification! :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!
I knew what ya meant - just didn't want the OP to be confused. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP HELP PLEASE!!!

1) Your friend can be a joint sponsor if they are a US citizen or LPR (resident). It is OK if they live in another state. She needs to earn 125% of the total number of her dependents plus two (you and your fiance(e) plus your additional dependents like a child from a previous marriage of either of you.) She has to cover 125% of the total number of dependents involved.

2) I don't believe they will consider the job offer for your fiancee. There is no guarantee she will be hired and so on. You could send your current letter of employment, about six months of pay stubs (maybe less) and three years of tax records or transcripts. They might accept that. It depends on the Consulate.
Additionally if you have assets such as cash in a bank account or stocks and bonds you can use evidence of the assets to cover a short fall in income.

Good luck.


For clarity, that should be 125% above the poverty guideline for that number of dependants.

You can find that figure by downloading the following form:
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with Notice of Action
Yeah - K1s traditionally aren't in the automated system - you've gotta get to a human. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-07 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRemoving "Deported" Status

K-1 petitions expire within 4 months, I believe? Who said they'd hold the petition for a year?

Get the details of the interview from her--what was asked? How did she respond to those questions etc?


The OP said 'they' - I assumed that meant the consulate.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-08 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRemoving "Deported" Status
My guess is since she started - but did not finish - the process of applying for a green card, they denied her application and 'deported' her. Like perhaps they scheduled an interview date but she did not go (as she was back home by then). But there could be more at play - or not! - which is something I figure an attorney would have a better chance at unraveling.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-08 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRemoving "Deported" Status
I would hesitate to go this alone - I'd be seeking the advice of an immigration attorney, esp. one with experience in overcoming deportations. www.aila.org is a good place to start. I don't think anyone on this board would have enough experience to give you anything beyond a slightly educated guess as to where to begin.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-08 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

Thank for again for you interest and sincere, frank and open thoughts and comments. I find it fascinating that you have been in the middle east. I myself am not military and have not visited. How can a bona fide relationship exist? Well, through the course of emails, chatting online with and without video and telephone calls, emailing pictures of where we live and our daily routines...you get the idea.


Maybe you stated this above and I didn't catch it - but have you and your fiancee not met in person?

If not, that's a WHOLE other can of worms that could be coming into play in your case.

Edited by TracyTN, 06 April 2010 - 10:43 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-06 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

Hello, thank you for your reply.

My fiancee currently resides in Iraq. The RFE was about explaining why we have not had a face to face meeting. As far as the background checks go, I think they have more to do with me than with her.


If your fiancee lives in Iraq, I sincerely doubt the checks have much to do with you. It may not be fair, but given where she resides, they're going to be extra cautious and make sure all of their checks clear before proceeding with the processing of your petition.

It cannot hurt to get your elected official involved but I bet they'll get the same stone wall of an answer. This is one I think you'll just have to wait out.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-06 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding after visa in hand
Patience is a virtue with immigration. Besides, by the time you reach the POE stage, you WILL be together - so I don't exactly get the need to try and marry before he even touches US soil. Saving $ on flights does make sense, but that's not how it works unfortunately! Maybe the K1 wasn't the way to go if that was a consideration.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-04-12 13:39:00