ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresis a courthouse wedding a bad idea for bona fide marriage requirements?
Not at all. Legally married is legally married. We got married with a JP and a few witnesses- it wasn't an issue at all.

ETA- I have never changed my name- again- not an issue. Many women keep their name.

Edited by MissStacey, 27 July 2010 - 02:39 PM.

MissStaceyFemaleCanada2010-07-27 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew to all of this
I'm happy you found your way to this site. I only joined here yesterday and found out more info than I have in the last 5 months! I too have talked to many people and looked at many sites, and I got different answers from everybody. It was so frustrating. Now being here has put in me on the right track, and it will do the same for you. It is a hard process to understand. I am learning quickly now though. :)
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-03 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat I Learned About Evidence
I have been worrying about that too lately. We were only married 6 weeks before I came to Canada to visit and was denied going back. I wasn't able to work in the US, so my name isn't on any of the bills,etc. The only thing I really have is our Marriage Certificate, I am on his Medical Insurance through his work, I'm not sure if he added me yet to his car insurance. We do have lots of pics together.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-01 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLets Help the Newbies
I will be very excited to get my package and do the Physical, and the other things it tells me to do. At least I will feel like I am making real progress. The waiting for everything is the worst part. :yes:
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-04 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHOLY COW!!! APPROVED!!! November filer!!
Wow!! That was fast! Congrats!!! :dance:
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-05 21:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce certificate
My husband is a Notary. I know he would never Notarize anything that isn't legal. He wouldn't put his Commission on the line. If you got it notarized, I'm sure the Notary would have known if he was allowed to do so or not. As far as if you can use it in your case, I don't know. I'm still learning here.

Edited by Wilhelmina, 06 December 2006 - 08:59 PM.

MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-06 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThanks to all in this forum!
Congrats!!! I am so amazed all the beneficial information I have gotten in only a few days of joining here! Me and my husband struggled to find answers from anyone. I was absolutely clueless to what we had to do. You don't realize what the Immigration process involves unless you are going through it. I too am so happy I am on this site!! All the best to you!!! :)
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-06 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhee - Approval!
Congrats!!! :thumbs:
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-09 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS- I129 forms expire Dec 31 2006?
Good to know! Thank you! Let's hope this I 129F moves faster than out I 130!!
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-29 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS- I129 forms expire Dec 31 2006?
Mel, my Husband has just downloaded the I 129f form from the USCIS website. The site says that this form expires on Dec 31. If he gets everything in the mail tonight, should this still be ok?
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2006-12-29 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting each other during K-1 process (Canada-USA)
I am in Canada and my Husband in the States. I have recently talked to Customs at the Edmonton Airport to see if they will allow me to go down to visit Mel and stay for Mardi Gras. He was very nice and told me to write a letter to him telling him everything, where we are in the process, etc. That is done and right now I am waiting to hear back from him to find out if they will allow me to go.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-01-13 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorried about denial at POE
I'm hoping to go to New Orleans to spend some time with Mel, and be there for Mardi Gras. I talked to Customs at the Airport. They were very nice to me. I was told to write a letter to them giving them details and where we are in the process,etc. That is done and now I am just waiting for Customs to get back to me with a decision.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-01-16 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe are new here! Sam and Julie :)
Welcome! VJ is a great place to be. I have learned more here than anywhere else about this whole process.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-01-17 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow you met
I'm going to make mine X Rated and see what they think of that! :devil:
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-01-28 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy file both I-129f and I-130?
In my case, we filed for a K3 because we have hope that it will be quicker for us. Our I 130 is at a total standstill right now. If the K3 comes through, we will take it I'll go back to the US to be with my husband again.

Edited by Stacey33, 13 February 2007 - 01:42 PM.

MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-13 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp for this newby
That was amazingly fast! I hope the rest of this process goes just as good for you! Congrats!
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-14 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWho should you believe?
TRUST NO ONE!!!! Outside of VJ anyway.

Before I came to VJ, I tried so hard to get answers, advice, anything about what to do. Every person I talked to (and that was many) gave me a different answer. It was incredibly frustrating. It seemed like nobody cared or wanted to help.

VJ has put me on the right path, and I have access to all the Info I need to know. Info that I desperately searched for for several months!
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-14 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotary
My Husband is a Notary. Anyone who needs one in the Metairie/New Orleans area- I can hook ya up. :)
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-15 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is how I really feel
That was great. :thumbs:

I tell people I am hoping to see my husband before our 25th Wedding Aniversary.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-18 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFWAguy
Happy Birthday!!! :dance:
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-18 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 18 (how you met your fiance) Sample
From what I have learned here- just keep it short, honest, to the point. Mine won't be much different that what I have in my timeline.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-04 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCourt Certified Copy of a Divorce Decree
My Alberta Divorce Certificate is that thin tissue like piece of paper. Is that what you have?

I did get an extra copy. One of my neighbors works at the Courthouse and got another for me. Same thing- the thin piece of paper.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-02-26 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressorry....
I think most people who are new here ask what touched means.

I know I did! :)
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-01 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is confusing

Stacey, by the way, I was waiting for you to reply to the food poll, but I have to say, I was disappointed in your response. Commmee ooonnn, you live in new orleans right? The state known for it's food.... :angry:


I'm sorry! I forgot all about that post!
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-01 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is confusing
I struggled for a while trying to find out info about Immigration. It was so frustrating!! I too am so thankful I have found my way to VJ. The amount I have learned since joining here has been amazing! VJ has also helped save my sanity! :)

Good Luck on your journey!
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-01 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresETICKET
I've never even had to show them my Itinerary when I checked in at the airport. I just give them my Passport and they print out my boarding pass.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-03 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLogin to USCIS site
I tried this morning and it didn't work. I'll try tomorrow.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-04 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMust you change your name?
I'm not changing my name. I would consider it if we ever have a child together, but we are not at that point yet.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-03-04 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending certified copies of birth certificates . . .

We sent photocopies and we had no problems. I will bring the real one to the Interview- with a photcopied one. They will keep the photocopy.


Sorry, maybe my brain is not working today. I am trying to understand. Is it ok to send photocopies of my birth certficate and my divorce certifcate to my fiance for his interview? My problem is sending my certified birth and divorce certifcates through the mail overseasl, where they could possibly get lost and somone could take them and steal my identity. Frm what an official told me it is very dangerous to send a certified birth or divorce certifcate overseas in case it gets lost and stolen.

Oh this is for the Interview!!

Sorry, it is my brain that is not working!!!!

Edited by Stacey33, 12 May 2007 - 08:32 PM.

MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-05-12 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressending certified copies of birth certificates . . .
We sent photocopies and we had no problems. I will bring the real one to the Interview- with a photcopied one. They will keep the photocopy.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-05-12 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite ur case
If they expedited everyone, we would still complain.

"How come hers took 2 weeks when mine took 3! That is so not fair!"
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-05-27 22:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is a fair price?
Don't worry. You will find all the info and advice you need right here.

When I started this process I knew less than nothing. Finding VJ is what helped me.

Unless you have any major problems arise during your process, a Lawyer really doesn't do that much for you.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-06-08 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt has arrived
Congrats!!!

Cross that border and get married! :)
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-06-25 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouch?
Yes- that is a touch.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-08-24 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is an A-number?
The A number is an Alien registration number. If you are just starting the process you won't have one yet. Just fill in N/A.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-09-03 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about crossing the canadian border.. for visit
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Sep 28 2007, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Canada's borders are sooo lax.

When I lived there and my fiance was coming to visit me, one time they asked him if he liked hockey and that was it.

The last time I went back to get my stuff the guy at the border just asked us how long we planned on being in Canada for and then said: "Proceed" he didn't even check our passports.

Of course, every single person is different and we've just been lucky I guess.

If he had said he didn't like hockey- he would have been refused entry.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-09-28 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about crossing the canadian border.. for visit
When I was 21 and living in Montreal- I flew to New York one weekend to meet a friend there. It was my first time flying to the US. I had everything in an envelope- my ticket, boarding pass and $50 dollar bill to use for cab fare to the Hotel. Going through Customs, he asked me for my boarding pass and I handed him the envelope- he made a comment about the money ( I think he thought I was bribing him) I told him that was my cab fare to the hotel.

He asked a few basic questions and was typing and looking at his computer. then he asked if I had ever been convicted of a crime. I said no. He looked at his computer again and said "are you sure you've never been convicted of a crime?" I said no again and was wondering what the computer said. It bothered me. He let me through.

I have done lots of traveling since and never had any problems, but I still think about that incident every now and then.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-09-28 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about crossing the canadian border.. for visit
I too always wonder what is in their computers, they seem to do a lot of typing smile.gif

I would think if they did know- it would be easier on you.

If your fiancee has paperwork to immigrate to the US, I don't think Canada Customs would be suspicious that you are a person who plans on remaining in Canada.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-09-28 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about crossing the canadian border.. for visit
Tell them- you have no reason to lie.

Mel had no problems coming to see me- he said he was visiting his wife.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-09-28 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphoto requirements
Yes, it is 2X2.
MissStaceyFemaleCanada2007-10-11 11:20:00