ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Haha I know, right? I think it's because the summer is a very popular time for people to take a vacation so it's easier for people to get time off right after. I can't take off Christmas or Thanksgiving, but no one needs a holiday the first week of January so I swooped in (plus my vacation time is replenished the first day of the year). It's the same with us. I am only using 1 week of next year's time to visit, then I'm pleading with humanity he gets here earlier in the year. After that I need the time and money for the wedding/honeymoon.

I mean, all of us July/August filers have to be approved (pending no issues) before April, right?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-21 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I'm so glad you get to see your Fiance soon! You guys are going to have such a good time together and its going to make the wait so much easier! (at least temporarily) I'm 99.99% positive he'll be totally fine going though immigration. :star:


Thanks Amy! I'm so happy that you get to visit yours in a few days as well. I'll be going back to England for New Year's Eve. We're so excited to get to celebrate the year we get married together. I know he should be fine, but I'll be a nervous wreck at the airport until I see him.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-20 23:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
So my fiance is visiting me for the first time here in the States since we filed for our I-129F next week. I'm a bit nervous, even though I know most people get through without issue.

He is bringing:

-A letter from his employer stating his expected return to work date
-A copy of our NoA1
-A recent bank statement
-A return ticket
-A recent cell phone bill

He lives with his family, so he doesn't have a lease. Do you think this will be enough? He's only staying for a week, hasn't been to the country since April and has never overstayed a visa. He's also just bringing a carry-on bag.

He knows not to volunteer too much information unless asked specifically, is a very calm and collected person when questioned, and understands not to mention any specific wedding plans. He should always answer "not until the visa is approved". Is there anything we're forgetting? I read he shouldn't bring the entire I-129F copy, do you think this is necessary?

Thanks!
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-09-20 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Yeah my fiance is bringing a carry-on only as well. I'll mail him the NoA1 (even though sending the original does make me nervous in case it gets lost in the mail or something).
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-25 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
*bump*

Any ideas on what else my fiance can bring with him? (see above)
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-24 10:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
My fiance is visiting me in Chicago from the UK on Oct 1 for just 1 week and I am pretty nervous. It's the first time he is visiting since we started the K-1 process. He is a contract worker, so he is bringing his contract but not a letter from his employer (if he asked for one they would realize he is quitting and moving away so he doesn't want to jeopardize his job). He lives with his family so he doesn't have a lease. He is also bringing a copy of the NoA1 (we don't have an NoA2 yet), a copy of the !-129F application, bank statements, and will have a return ticket. Any other suggestions? We really want to be on the safe side. He's never overstayed a visa and is only staying here a short time with carry-on luggage.
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-08-23 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
So I have passport stamps (his and mine), boarding passes putting us on the same plane sitting next to each other, train tickets, hotel receipts, date-stamped photos together and date-stamped subway passes in both cities....think that's enough?

Also, for the passport scan of his stamps I'm just including his photo page and the stamp page, should I have him scan his entire passport the way I have to for mine or do you think his photo and stamped page is fine?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-14 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
So I haven't yet sent in my I-129F application, and I've been combing through this thread making sure I don't make the same mistakes. Luckily I have saved a lot of my boarding passes and train tickets. We recently traveled to San Francisco together and stayed in a hostel. The hostel was in my name and he paid in his name. I just called the hostel and they have agreed to send me a confirmation/receipt via fax stating this information. Do you think this will count as proper evidence? I can back it up with airline receipts and bank statements as well, I just though something on an official document might help.

Also, did you guys just photocopy your pictures (in color) or did you print out originals for the application? If you're including original photos, what is the best way to display them in the packet?
gap1FemaleUnited Kingdom2010-06-12 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew here! My concern is...
I don't know if this helps, but I also lived in two countries, and when I called police in Germany they told me to go to the German Embassy in my country and to require my documents there.
I went, filled all the data, and it was delivered to me in 2 days!

So, she just have to go to do Canadian Embassy and ask for the documents.
KlaxiFemaleSerbia2012-03-29 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
I got mine in only 3 days!

Hope you will get yours before the interview.
KlaxiFemaleSerbia2012-03-29 03:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHire an attorney to file K1 for me, waste of money?

Hire an attorney to file K1 for me and fiancee.

Is this a waste of money?

How doable is K1 without assistance of attorney?



I think it is waste of money. Hiring someone to fill in the forms is not necessary if you can read and follow the instructions. We finished everything alone, and visa is in my hands already :)
KlaxiFemaleSerbia2012-05-02 03:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Processing Times

We filed for a K-1 previously, and the wait time listed was about 3 months. Now if I search the CA service center, it lists 5 months!! Is this accurate, does anyone know? Has anyone filed recently? What was your experience?



I waited less then 4 months, filed in October 2011.
KlaxiFemaleSerbia2012-05-31 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations Required for K-1 Visa
I only got 2 shots. One of them is MMR, which suppose to last lifetime (and I got it as a kid). Not sure know why I took it all over again?
KlaxiFemaleSerbia2012-07-22 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCENOMAR for Petitioner?
you don't need a cenomar. if you were married at some point and are now divorced then you need to supply a legal document showing you are now divorced.
anthillMalePhilippines2010-10-15 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129
In other words..proof that I canceled my previous petition..
anthillMalePhilippines2010-11-14 11:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129
A letter may not be enough..USCIS told me I needed to include documents to support my request for a waiver..
anthillMalePhilippines2010-11-14 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129
I just filed for the second time within 2 years too. There is no form for this. I just included in my I-129F petition a letter saying that I'm requesting a waiver because I am filing a second I-129F within two years. I included a copy of the letter I sent to the U.S. Embassy in Manila requesting that my petition be canceled, a copy of the letter the U.S. Embassy in Manila sent to me stating that my petition had been canceled and I also included a copy of the email the U.S. Embassy in Manila sent me saying that they had sent my petition back to NVC for proper disposition. I called USCIS when I read that I needed a waiver and this is what they said I should do. All the best...
anthillMalePhilippines2010-11-14 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppointment Letter for interview
Thank you!!
anthillMalePhilippines2011-02-19 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAppointment Letter for interview
Hi Everyone,
After calling to make an appointment for the interview at the US Embassy in Manila, will the embassy mail my fiancee a letter or will they email it to her and she will print it out. Thanks...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-02-19 08:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling To Get Fiancee

Hi there! Why would u want 2 round trip ticket? 1 way ticket is much cheaper. Just call the booking agent and they will set it up for you. Just like i did. goodluck!!!

That sounds like excellent advice. Thank you...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-02-20 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling To Get Fiancee

in addition to what Mai and Meg said, watch out if you decide to get a roundtrip for her the other way round (i.e. Philippines - US - Philippines): you gotta make sure that you cancel the return flight, because some people had problems due to the airline mistakenly communicating to the DHS the passengers' list including their name.
although they were still in the US they resulted as having left (which is considered an abandonment of the AOS process, if it occurs before getting the green card or at least AP).

Thanks for the info
anthillMalePhilippines2011-02-19 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTraveling To Get Fiancee
When my fiancee has her K-1 visa I want to go there and get her because it would be really hard for her to come here on her own. Whats the best way to do this? Would it make since to just purchase two round trip tickets online even though she would not be using the seat going to the Philippines but only using the ticket for the trip back to the US. Do airlines allow this? Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-02-19 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing I-129F
Thanks everyone
anthillMalePhilippines2011-03-26 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdrawing I-129F
I think perhaps I didn't wait long enough to really get to know this girl before filing my I-129F. I have the NOA. I don't expect to receive my NOA2 until May or June. Two Questions:
1.Should I wait until I receive the NOA2 before sending the letter stating I want to withdraw my petition or should I send it now?
2.If I should send it now, should I send a letter to NVC and the Vermont Service Center?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks
anthillMalePhilippines2011-03-26 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReapplying for k-1 for same fiancee
I have called that number and they just give out general info. From my experience with them they have told me that any correspondence with the service center needs to be in writing. I think its pretty much a done deal now but I can hope that they are so disorganized there at the VSC (which they are) that maybe they have lost the letter. Stupid me for ever sending that letter.
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-10 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReapplying for k-1 for same fiancee
I'm going to send a letter tomorrow asking that my withdrawal letter be canceled and thrown away. I hope its not to late...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-10 07:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReapplying for k-1 for same fiancee
Thank you. I hope someone who has gone through this can tell me what I need to do.
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-07 21:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReapplying for k-1 for same fiancee
I sent my I-129F at the end of last year. I received my NOA1 but my petition is still sitting somewhere at the Vermont Service Center. My fiancee and I had a falling out and in a moment of anger I sent a letter to the VSC this week asking that my petition be withdrawn. We have since patched up our differences. I feel terrible about what I did but we all do stupid things. My question is can I reapply for her given my petition was never processed? I'm guessing no but I have to ask. Thanks.
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-07 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBitter Sweet
Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much for your posts. I called USCIS today and I was told that at this point I need to contact the US embassy in Manila and let them know I don't want to withdraw the petition if they receive the letter I sent to the VSC. I'm not really sure what to do at this point. Perhaps I should just do nothing at this point and just hope for the best. In my withdrawal letter I did include my name, her name and my receipt number. And the reason I wanted to withdraw my petition. I'm realizing that the burocracy (sp?) may be in my favor because of the fact that I did receive an approval even though I sent the withdrawal letter. I know I'm not out of the woods yet because that letter may yet bite me in the #### at a later date. I hope pushbrk is right and that the letter I sent will just never go anywhere. I hope I will have good news to report in the future. I feel blessed to have all of you rooting for me..Thank You...
Stephen
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-21 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBitter Sweet
Thanks everyone. I need a miracle. I hope I get one....God bless you all...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-20 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBitter Sweet
Thanks. What is a tier 2 person? When I call USCIS do I ask to speak to a tier 2 person?
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-20 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBitter Sweet
Hi Everyone,
Well, I received my NOA2 today via email. That's the sweet. The bitter is: on the week of April 4th I sent a letter asking that my petition be withdrawn. My fiancee and I had a big fight and in a moment of stupidity I sent that letter. The following Monday,the 11th, I sent a letter to VSC via fedex overnight asking that my previous letter be canceled and explained why. My fiancee and I have resolved our misunderstanding. So at this point I have no idea if I will be receiving a letter in the near future saying my petition was withdrawn. I guess I'm writing this post to anyone who is having problems with their loved one who is far away and is thinking of sending that withdrawal letter. Take some time to think about it and really make sure you want to send that letter. I'm going to call USCIS tomorrow and ask if my withdrawal letter had been canceled but I really don't think they will be of much help. I guess I'm in limbo now...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-20 19:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBypassing the NVC???

Anthill --I am happy to hear that you are proceeding with your petition . I wish you best of luck on the remainder of yr journey .

Thanks..I almost lost my angel..I won't be that stupid again...
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-27 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBypassing the NVC???
So...I will get a letter from NVC saying my petition has been forwarded to Manila?
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-26 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBypassing the NVC???
Hi Everyone,
I received the hard copy of my NOA2 a few days ago. The first line said "The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate." There is no mention anywhere on my NOA2 about my petition being sent to NVC. This is my second approved I-129F for a Filpina. The rest of the wording on my NOA2 just explains that because this is my 2nd approved I-129F it has been added to a multiple visa petition database and says that when my fiancee enters the USA we have 90 days to marry. Has anyone else gotten a NOA2 like this?
anthillMalePhilippines2011-04-26 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw Petition or let it Expire

I'm not judging you, I'm just giving you an advice, and my best thoughts for you. And I'm sure the others guys were doing the same.

Best wishes for you and I wish you find true love, no matter where it comes from! :thumbs:

Thank you. I wish you and everyone else here a very happy life....
anthillMalePhilippines2011-07-24 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw Petition or let it Expire

No need the sarcasm. Maybe you just need to stop looking for and just wait for someone to come to your life...
Just a thought no need to be rude if you don't like it.

Good luck, and I really hope you find someone that truly loves you. But trust me, it'll come, no need to look for it! :blush:

No. There is room for tons of sarcasm here. I just asked a simple question. I thought this forum was to help each other. Not pass judgement!!!!
anthillMalePhilippines2011-07-24 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw Petition or let it Expire

well FYI, don't forget u had a K1 withdrawn before and now ur still asking the same question.. don't u get a good answer the 1st time u posted about withdrawals...???? :wow: and i can answer u back a very constructive answer if i know ur not been here for a long time and not posting thread like this one again!!!! :girlwerewolf2xn: :diablo:

Wow! I finally know someone who hasn't made mistakes in their life! I didn't think that was possible!!!! Good for you!!!!!
anthillMalePhilippines2011-07-24 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw Petition or let it Expire

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I am truly sorry you're going through this again. I really hope that one day you will find that special someone whether she is from the Philippines
or another country. Good luck and God bless you!

Thank you for your kind words.
anthillMalePhilippines2011-07-24 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWithdraw Petition or let it Expire

I seen this one coming, no offense but why do you insist on finding a filipina and why so much younger than yourself? Maybe finding a Filipina more mature with commonalities would help? I understand why you dont want an American woman but theres plenty of foreigners in the U.S to choose from and you can probably save a fortune in not having the expense of flying half way around the world. IDK Just some suggestions, yes im with a Filipina but i didnt go looking for mine i was sent to work in the Caymans and met her that way.

35 years age difference?

To You and anyone else passing judgement on this relationship: You don't know anything about the circumstances and I don't feel obligated to explain. I just asked a simple question. Please keep your opinions to yourself if you have nothing constructive to say. What does age difference have to do with anything????
anthillMalePhilippines2011-07-24 18:27:00