ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLiving at Home
no0pb.gif You'll have to meet the poverty limit for both you and your fiance.

Your mom only factors in if you were supporting her as well.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-27 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?

I thought of that, too, but didn't know how to intelligently explain it. :D


You have that problem often? :D


Shup you! :lol:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?

I agree that it may be a waste of time, but for a different reason - the person who issued the RFE, who is expecting a response, and who is going to make the decision is not at the loca office. They are at a service center. The DO people do not speak for that case officer.

If you're lucky, though, the local person that you speak with may be willing and able to contact the case office and get you something definitive. Worth a shot.

Yodrak


I thought of that, too, but didn't know how to intelligently explain it. :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?

Meowboy has the RFE with him, so I don't have the exact language. WHen I get it back I'll try to remember to add something to the RFE thread.

The appointment is an Infopass appointment. I called the customer service line and they told me to make an appointment using infopass. So I set one up for Thursday.

I'm hoping this meeting will help clarify expectations for the next part of the process; the telephone customer service reps were not as helpful as I had hoped. For example, if the officer tells me that the date they use is the NOA1 date, then we might as well start working on the next petition. We don't want to waste time with the RFE/appeals if there is no hope whatsoever that these processes may result in success. We'll just get going on our next petition (which is certain to be approved).


I don't suppose it the Infopass appointment can hurt, but I'll be a little surprised if it comes to more than a waste of gas for your fiance. Mainly because you need to have met your fiance in person in the two years prior to your filing the petition - it states this on the instructions of the I 129f. If that hasn't happened (which is what they are trying to verify via the RFE), then your petition will be denied.

Whether or not they'll tell you that at the Infopass appointment, I cannot say for sure - I suspect they'll reiterate to you what the RFE is seeking (what you already know).

Edited by TracyTN, 08 May 2007 - 02:09 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?

julezabelle,

Not, it will not help. The present meeting did not take place during the 2-year period prior to submission of the petition.

Yodrak

..... When submitting proof for the RFE it would probably help to show that he's here now as proof of meeting also. ......


:yes:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?

I'm confused. What immigration person are you seeing?



I am curious as well - OP, is this an INFOPASS appt?

Tracy - she has an RFE now (for meeting in person in 2 years).


Got it on the RFE - I missed that part somewhere.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestwo years?
I'm confused. What immigration person are you seeing? Isn't your case still at the service center? Your timeline doesn't show you were issued an RFE - when did you receive that?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresno foreign police report, possible denial
QUOTE (cartoboy123 @ Oct 23 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You need a police check (documented) from every country you've lived in since age 16.

Carla rose.gif


A minor correction to the above:

You need a police check (documented) from every country you've lived in for more than 6 months since age 16.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-10-23 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPHOTO's RFE
How odd. I'm sure I've read of many folks whose digital cameras didn't put the dates on their photos and they didn't receive an RFE.

Just another inconsistancy in the process...!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-28 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94 issue
Zyggy is right. We had to mail back my fiance's first I-94. I always keep the link to the address handy. It is:

ACS-USCBP, SBU, P.O. Box 7125
London KY 40742-7125
USA
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-04-10 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo more I-129F form?
Uh, no.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-28 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespetition ????????
Why?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-08 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm getting F*cked by USCIS
QUOTE (SnowyTater @ Feb 14 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you could get it transferred over to Vermont that's essentially the same thing as a fast track compared to Cali good.gif Sorry no idea what MSC is.



MSC = Missouri Service Center. Better known as the National Benefits Center. Your AOS will be sent here from the Lockbox. They will adjudicate your AP and EAD, and forward your AOS to either the local office for an interview, or to the CSC (where you may be approved w/out interview).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-15 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy does it is take so long to get a K1 visa
Think of the sheer numbers of people going through the system. That's why it takes so long.

And yes - they look at and verify all your documents. They will even send you a request for further evidence if they don't feel what you have sent is sufficient. Again, multiply that by THOUSANDS, and there you go.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-02 18:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Fraud
If you truly suspect immigration fraud, use the link at the bottom of the page to email ICE.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-26 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
Did you join the site as a member?

Often times you have to be a member in order to search the posts for specific information.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-27 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
QUOTE (selena @ Mar 27 2008, 12:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TracyTN:
How can we get rid of the barrier? Someone said: just provide more evidences through marriage or re-filing (w/ new supporting documents). I really got frustrated. Wish you and others to provide some advises. Thank.


Selena:

I am not an immigration attorney, nor do I have an iota of experience overcoming such issues. It seems that folks on candleforlove would be more well versed in such matters, and with such matters at GZ specifically.

That said, there are a few different instances when I would always recommend an immigration attorney, and this is one of them.

Thank.

Edited by TracyTN, 27 March 2008 - 12:31 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-27 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1/2 denial in Guang-Zhou
You can't 'reapply' for a fiance visa; also, marrying and applying for a spousal visa often does no good - you still have to overcome what is now seen as a relationship strictly for immigration purposes. Being married to that person does little to convince them otherwise.

I would go to the site recommended to you several times in this thread (candleforlove) and see if those folks can offer more suggestions; hopefully one of those suggestions would be the name of an immigration attorney who has extensive experience with GZ.

*edited for clarity*

Edited by TracyTN, 27 March 2008 - 12:10 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-27 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlown away
You should have whispered to them, 'Pssst - Google is your friend'

I mean really!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-10 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa denied for a silly reason
I wouldn't call that a silly reason for a denial, unfortunately. They had evidence that made them think you were already married - in which case, a fiance/e visa is inappropriate.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-10 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (devilette @ Sep 28 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Might as well give up now, J. You sissie. devil.gif Tracy fingers crossed they approve your AOS! laughing.gif


We can only hope! laughing.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-28 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 28 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Sep 28 2007, 09:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Sep 28 2007, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Add me to the Scarlett Letter club...!

Guess its a miracle we were ever approved, eh? whistling.gif


Me too blush.gif I guess all hope is lost for me getting my fiance approved. wacko.gif


Tell me you are just poking fun! I've had about all the ageda I can take for this week!


yes.gif wink.gif

And I ditto what Caladan said - I'd go ahead and apply for the fiance visa. You'd still be working towards getting him here, but you'd not have to uproot your lives and would still be able to visit him while you wait it out.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-28 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
Add me to the Scarlett Letter club...!

Guess its a miracle we were ever approved, eh? whistling.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-28 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 27 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tracy, it does not matter when and where we are married at all.

He has my heart. All of this bureaucracy is merely for goverment.


Right on!! smile.gif That is exactly how we felt.

As for what the others are talking about - read this guide, and see if it is a feasible option for you:

http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=dcf

Edited by TracyTN, 27 September 2007 - 01:18 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-27 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 27 2007, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (meow mix @ Sep 27 2007, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Getting married while here is not illegal. Coming here to get married and STAY, however, is illegal.


Yes, I understand that. My point is that in order to actually stay together for this difficult and lengthy process it's much easier to get married while your significant other is in the country with you.

- - - - - -

6-9 months of separation before an intended marriage does not seem a healthy way to begin a lifelong relationship.



Yes it is! biggrin.gif But it really just depends on where the couple would prefer to get married. Some would rather do it in the states, some in the foreign fiance/e's country - some prefer a 'destination' wedding in another country altogether. There are no right or wrongs when it comes to that - except as you know, if you marry in the states, you have to be mindful of potential immigration issues (unless the foreign fiance/e intends to return home shortly after the wedding).

- - - - - -

You're right - it doesn't. But MANY of us here have had to do exactly that. sad.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-27 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry VWP
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 27 2007, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (devilette @ Sep 27 2007, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow. I'm surprised he got in as much as he did! Sucks he flew all the way from NZ tho to get turned away. That is one long a$$ flight!

Good luck on your journey.


NZ?


New Zealand?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-27 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if my fiance doesn't know something?

As your teaching was more than 5 years ago, its not needed on the form.

Most USC's answer the "last occupation abroad (if not listed above)" question with 'none' - unless they indeed had employment abroad within the last 5 years (in which case, it is already listed 'above' on the form, and not needed again).



I don't beleive that is acccurate. My understanding is that the last work ourside the USA ("abroad" for a USC), if any, regardless of the number of years that have passed.

Perhaps one of the VJ experts can weigh in on this? Thanks!


Hmm. I think you're right. I opened the G 325a - thinking there were instructions with it to provide guidance on this subject, but there aren't any.

So I think the question as stated on the form indeed means whether or not the work abroad was 5 or 10 years ago - it says to list the last occupation abroad (if not stated above). So if I were a USCer who had taught ESL abroad, I would indeed list it there -- if I couldn't exactly remember the employer, I'd put 'employer unknown, see supplement' and then explain on a supplemental form that you know when and where it was (give the dates/location) but cannot remember the name of the firm that employed you.

I thought that the 'within the last 5 years' applied to ALL employment, including overseas employment. But that isn't how the form reads.

See - this is why I like coming back to threads I posted in and reading subsequent responses. Thank you!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-16 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if my fiance doesn't know something?
As your teaching was more than 5 years ago, its not needed on the form.

Most USC's answer the "last occupation abroad (if not listed above)" question with 'none' - unless they indeed had employment abroad within the last 5 years (in which case, it is already listed 'above' on the form, and not needed again).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-15 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPremium Processing
If there was a way to speed up this process, one of us would have figured it out by now.

You'll just have to wait like the rest of us, I'm afraid.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2006-12-28 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP!!! REALLY... NEED HELP!
QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't say I am not going to marry him. I still want. He is the only one who seems to look for all kinds of exuses. Now about his deployment, yet it has to do with his inability to marry me cause mentally and financially he is still in 2004 (the year he was deployed). He is owner of the business and after he came back from the war he found out that he was almost bankrupt. Now he is trying to put his business back to life. That's why I said before that I have no idea when we are going to get married, he is still trying to solve his problems.


I don't know what financial problems have to do with getting married. $40 or so for a marriage license is all you technically need to get it done. True, there will be some higher costs involved when filing for for AOS, but at least that would remove you from the position you're in now (being deportable and, in essence, unable to leave the US).

If he is not willing to pony up the $ to even get a marriage license and make it legal, then something else is wrong.

Edited by TracyTN, 14 February 2008 - 03:37 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-14 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Why doncha PM him and find out? Although I would be a little hesitant to give immigration advice over PM, as he might.

If its not too personal, pose the question(s) here and then PM him that you've posed the questions.

Edited by TracyTN, 05 May 2007 - 02:53 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-05 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

Funny, I thought Huskerkiev had answered that quite plainly - when he described the boxes and how they are distributed, etc. and that one adjudicator may start at the middle of the box, the other at the end.

And don't got by NOA1 dates - that will only be a lesson in futility for you. I was a November NOA1er and watched LOADS of December filers get approved way before me.


Well, I guessed I missed that post - there are well over 200 posts in this thread and I must admit I did not read each and every one.


I wouldn't read the whole thread, either, but I thought that discussion was pretty early on in the thread. Because people DID want to know - it was a burning question that was asked.


Oh and the 'completely random' part was tongue in cheek. You guys are losing your sense of humor :)


Sorry, I missed the 'tongue in cheek' part. The question didn't read like that to me at all, particularly when you said it was a burning question we had all missed.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-02 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

No one has asked the burning question!

Are the order the files processed in completely random?

I have been watching the forums for a couple of months now seems some people wait a year for an NOA2 and some just a couple of months.

There is a thread for K1 visas, with date submitted, NOA1 sent etc etc and today someone who filed after us at VSC got their NOA2.

There is nothing peculiar about our application (really!) We have been married for almost 7 years.

Our application hasn't even been touched, I just don't get it.


Funny, I thought Huskerkiev had answered that quite plainly - when he described the boxes and how they are distributed, etc. and that one adjudicator may start at the middle of the box, the other at the end.

And don't got by NOA1 dates - that will only be a lesson in futility for you. I was a November NOA1er and watched LOADS of December filers get approved way before me.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-01 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
According to his profile, he was 'last active' on the board earlier today.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-09 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

Then again you could always file a Congressional because those get pulled and worked right away. But you didn't hear that from me :whistle:
(usually)...


Heh, I have a friend that did that. He had some serious "issues" with his application. He fortunately had contact with the office with a very well known senator (due to his job) and was able to get his problem resolved. Unfortunately, he lives in a different state than I...
:mellow:

-ZG


Never mind. I can't read. :lol:

Edited by TracyTN, 26 February 2007 - 11:25 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-26 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner

is the noa2 notice when they pick up your petition and start reviewing it????? and thx again...


Um, the NOA2 is when your petition is 'approved', and is then on its way to the NVC (and eventually the overseas consulate).

Read the guides.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-22 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do we start

Thanks guys, have just read up on the visas and i think the K1 is the way to start. My fiance has criminal record - misdemeanor...will this cause problems, this was about 3 years ago that it happened... we have found someone who can sponsor me as his wages are below $24000 which the attorney said he had to earn in order to apply (is this true?).... also am a little confused, sorry. When we apply for the fiance visa, i go over there and mary within 90 days, do i then stay in the US or do i have to come back to the UK to file to stay there permantly?




Also, what sort of things do they ask during the interview that i would have to attend


Depends on several things - first of all, which one of you is the UK citizen?

There are sample interview questions on this site.
http://www.visajourn...p;page=exampleq

Its all here if you'll take the time to spin around and look for it.

Edited by TracyTN, 08 May 2007 - 11:19 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere do we start
No one can tell you whether or not to go for a K1 or a K3. Its a couple by couple decision. Read the 'What visa type do we need' section of the guide, then talk with your SO and see what makes the most sense for you.

http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides

As far as an attorney goes, I would NOT use one unless your case has complications in it (meaning the UK citizen has an overstay here in the US, or one of you has convictions on your record, etc). Most everyone here has done this on their own, following the guides on this site step by step.

No reason you couldn't do the same and save yourself some serious $$.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThink it's all over when you're visa arrives???

Lisa and Phil,

That was immigration he went through at Shannon, not customs.

He submitted his customs declaration, answered questions about what he was bringing into the USA, and perhaps had his baggage looked into at JFK?

Yodrak

I've kind of glanced through this thread, hoping to find some info about our particular situation. Phill just entered the country on the K-1 on May 2 with the hope of getting the temporary work permit when he entered thru JFK. The flight that we scheduled left London Heathrow with a stop over/connection in Shannon Ireland. The glitch happened when he got to Shannon. They told him he had to go thru US customs there! ....

Lisa and Phill



Jinx, Yodrak! :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThink it's all over when you're visa arrives???

I've kind of glanced through this thread, hoping to find some info about our particular situation. Phill just entered the country on the K-1 on May 2 with the hope of getting the temporary work permit when he entered thru JFK. The flight that we scheduled left London Heathrow with a stop over/connection in Shannon Ireland. The glitch happened when he got to Shannon. They told him he had to go thru US customs there! He didn't understand what was happening but didn't want to argue with them. He handed them the sealed envelope from the Embassy and they processed him and gave him the I-94 in his visa. When he asked about the work permit, they told him they don't give them. He was quite upset. So he just decided to get it sorted when he got to JFK. When he got to JFK they said they would have issued the permit but since he was already processed and didnt have the envelope from the Embassy anymore, they couldnt issue it.


To clarify, you went through IMMIGRATION at Shannon, not customs.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-08 09:31:00