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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisit in the USA through the visa process?

Hey everyone

if my fiance and I have filed the petition for the K1 Visa am I allowed to visit him? I read a lot about that you are not allowed to travel because you could stay in the country illegal and the immigration officers could deny your visit and send you back home. Has someone of you visit the US citizen in the USA after filed the petition? Did you got in trouble? Could you stay or did you had to fly back home?


Germany is a Visa Waiver country for USA. You do not need a Visa to visit him. So as long as you meet the requirements for travel you can come visit for up to 90 days with no visa.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-08 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDiferrence Age

Jus would like to Know if there is only 3years diffrence is that ok or it will be against you in Interview :whistle:


Ha HA
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-08 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa case status

slap my hands.
Thanks for the correction.

And, I'm not sure I understand completely, your explanation.

But, I have been wondering myself, if it is REALLY ANY HELP OR JUST HINDRANCE,... to establish an account on https://egov.uscis.g...ectusertype.jsp to track activity between the NOA1 and NOA2.

Can anyone give an opinion??


I got a text and E-mail when my NOA2 was ready. Other than that I never so any activity. It was nice to get a text and wonder what it is then see that it was from USICS.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-07 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Numbe

Just be patient. We got NOA2 June 24 and did not get a case # until July 27. But, once you have the manila case #, provided
both you and your fiance have prepared all that is needed, everything will happen very fast. Just hang in there. I was the
same a couple of months ago...:)



Just got off the phone. They said they have received case but it is not in the system yet what ever that means...:).. At least I know its there. Maybe next week we will have manila case number
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-07 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Numbe

Hi, I have the same problem!!> Nothing for me too!!. Since 9/23.. When others received their well after us..??.. I mean why does NVC has to be a pain ALSO??.. Cant we just get this NUMBER and move on?.. pffff.. Im getting tired of ALL this... I want the number!.. So that I can start getting an appointment.. And having my baby here and planing my wedding.. And leave with my baby..
Is there anything that we can do to get it faster??..
NB: When you get the NVC # then you can call the embassy, start doing your medical and police certificate right??..
Please advise.


From my understanding every embassy operates a little differently. It is my understanding that when NVC gets my NOA2 and assigns a Manila case number, my Asawa to be, can call and schedule appointment. I am not sure you have to have case number for physical. .. for sure you don't need case number for Police Cert. If you have NOA2 already you need to be getting it.

I guess we both have 23 Sept NOA 2, so I guess it is like waiting on NOA2, some later than us will be before us.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-06 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Case Numbe
I know I have seen this discussed, but is the NVC like USICS, some may get a case number right away and some may take weeks.? I am very patient I was just wondering when to start getting conncerned. My Noa2 was 23 Sept. A firend had a 27 Sep NOA2 and got his case number today.

I wonder if I call every day does it log it and I get a big ol' PEST ! by my name LOL.

P.S. I called at 8:20 tonight EST and got right thru no wait.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-06 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAvailable INTERVIEW DATES for Nov. 2011

Dear Fellow VJers,

If any of you here knows the available interview dates for the month of November at the US Embassy Manila, pls do reply. I would like to know if i still have a chance of getting interviewed next month or not so i can prepare myself and all my docs accordingly.

Thanks so much and hope to get some replies here... Please... Posted Image


Chie


Booked a Nov 3 today. You should have no problem getting a Nov interview.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-12 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresonce you have been approved, how long does.....

it take from uscis approving you with their NOA2 before the national visa centre get the mail from them. NVC have told me they process files within fifteen days once they have them but the approval was mailed out to us october 7th (we don't have it in hand yet....checked online). Could this be Possibly another long time waiting for them to pass it along? The benefit of anyones knowledge and exerience on this matter would be greatly received here :)


Somewhere between 3 -25 days .
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-12 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1: What is Proper arrangement of Documents during Interview?

Hello VJers,


I am just staring of my documents and thinking how it should be arranged in order to be presentable & easy when asked by the interviewer(s). Should this be placed in folder by folder?

i.e., (1) DS FORMS (in one folder) and place each forms in a refillable plastic or should I put all DS forms in "one" refillable plastic?

(2) Birth Certificate, Police Certificate, NBI (in one folder), again, put each one of them in a refillable plastic... with a level on it.

OR... Should I lessen these folders from, lets say, from 10 to 6?:blush:


If I count all the folders, that makes 5-6 inches high, lol! It looks bulky, I know... What can you advise and in able to be acceptable infront of the CO?:help:

Thank you all in advance!


A nice pile on the kitchen table, that i keep promising to go thru works nicely for me :)
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long for NOA2 to get to NVC?

Hi all!
Quick question... how long does it take after NOA2 to get to the NVC? I want to be able to have the case number as soon as it becomes available since my interview wait is very longggg :( How long did it take for you??....
Thank you



My NOA2 was Sept 23. I called today and they have not received my file. Who knows. I got lucky on NOA2, only 3 months at VSC. Maybe the Karma is going to catch me at NVC.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-06 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMontreal Interview APPROVED!!

Ryan and I can finally say that the interview is over and we are APPROVED! So happy... such a weight lifted off.. as soon as my passport comes back in the mail I'll be going to rent the Uhaul! Thanks for all the help everyone!! Now on to the next!


Congrats
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 TODAY!!

HEY EVERYONE!!! Im SOOOOO excited I had to post it! lol Got my NOA2 today! WOO HOOOOO 91 days later :)
We are getting there slowly but surely!
Just a couple more steps left


Awesome. Congrats. it's amazing to watch how for so long everyone wished to be at CSC, not VSC is ripping them out in record time.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

yeah I dont know the max time on scheduling just that you need to wait 4 hours after paying visa fee before trying. Don't know about scruffy , all he told me was he got his MNL same day as me. In my case the operator said it was just forwarded the same day I called. I'm curious too. Jim.


Four hours is what I read was the minimum time. I think as I said in my other post it was 5-6 hours after she paid that she scheduled. All I can recommend to anyone is that if you have MNL and are ready to set an appointment pay your fee and try. You have nothing to lose..
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

yeah I dont know the max time on scheduling just that you need to wait 4 hours after paying visa fee before trying. Don't know about scruffy , all he told me was he got his MNL same day as me. In my case the operator said it was just forwarded the same day I called. I'm curious too. Jim.



My case was not even in the system at NVC on Friday 7 OCT. The next Business day 11 OCT they told me it had been completed and Forwarded that day. and to allow 2 weeks for it to get to Manila and be processed.. The next morning my wife to be went to the bank and paid the fee. That afternoon she scheduled an appointment about 5 or 6 hours after she paid. I also did not know you could do this, but she said many people who had gone thru the process told you could pay the fee and schedule as soon an you had MNL. . I can't say for certian 100% that Manila did not have my case and have it entered in, but NVC .did not have it in thier system until 11 OCT and we had an appointment the next day. I have talked to at least one more person on here that did the same thing. All I can say is that we were told by many that you could do this, but it was not widely known. We did it and it worked.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

Thanks for the info, I had read that you wait 4 hours after paying fee to schedule interview. The crazy thing is my friend has same Noa2 date and got same date for MNL # and says the next DAY his girl already paid the fee and scheduled interview. Hope he writes that one up here cause all I read says give it about a week. Jim.


Yes i wrote it up. Got the case number and made appointment the next day. Manila still does not have our packet. At least in Manila you can shcedule the appointment as soon as you have MNL number. Still lots of early NOV appointments in Manila.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-13 08:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

Hey guys,
I don't understand anymore..??.. Im 23 september TOOO.. But I called the automated phone and they said. "My number cannot be found".. :(. This is starting to be depressing..
How did you guys get the good news???..
Tx.


You have to talk to an operator for a k-1 number I am pretty sure
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-11 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

and when i get to america i will be ummm... somewhere close i think haha. i will be in danielsville, madison county :)


Fairly close. It's North..
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-11 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila case #

Finally!!!! after being on the phone ALL day I got thru to NVC and got my MNL case # and forwarded today. USEM here we come!! :) Some FYI for others the noa2 date was 9/23 so it was 14 business days to NVC. Jim


Today must be the day at NVC I am 23 Sept NOA2 also and got my case number today also
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-11 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOSTAL SERVICE UNRELIABLE

We haven't had anything lost yet but the Philipinne post office has been slow without fail. It's not cheap either. I sent her a large package that took almost 2 months and a letter that took 1 month. I used FEDEX for the documents she needs for her Embassy Interview. Hope that helps.



I am assuming you know you can send a huge box with as much as you can cram into by LBC for about 70 bucks. Takes about 1.5 months. By huge I mean 24 x 18. I think my last box weighed about 60 lbs.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-12 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOSTAL SERVICE UNRELIABLE

Hi. I sent a letter to my fiance in the philippines via postal service and she never recieved it. After waiting for over a month she went to the p.o. and tried to collect it herself. However it is long gone and no where to be found. It made me think. If I have to send important papers/documents how should I do it? Use an American company like Fed-ex or hire a courrier? I know there is scan and then email option but there are so many papers. She would be charged for each page she has to print. I have never sent a PDF file before. Not sure I know how. My next concern was when time for her to get her packet from the Embassy how will she get it if its mailed? She'll need that to follow the directions and schedule her medical and interview. Then, the visa; it gets delivered. I heard they use some courrier service called 2go or something. So hope no problem there. Just want to know what others have done in this matter. thanks VJ MEMBERS. DAN


Fedex . I would not dream of trying to mail anything important to the Philippines. I sent out my package last Friday and it go there Tues.
The Nature BoyMalePhilippines2011-10-12 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswork in US right after entering on k1?
Hello everybody:)
I have read a lot about K1 but 1 question keeps evading me-
i see here and there that you can be given work authorization right after
you enter USA on K1 visa, but not on every port of entry.
I have 2 questions rehgarding that-
1) Is it true it happens only at JFK and even ther not always?
2)What do you have to do after that - do you have to go to USICS office or something?
3)Is it true that no matter whether you ge married or not your work authorization is good for 90
days after you enter USA?
I would appreciate if anybody can answer me, cause I'm really
confused about it. Thank you guys:)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-02-22 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinace's parents at the wedding in US
Hello guys:)
Im sorry i didnt ask in my previous question but how can u
get your family to be present at the wedding in the US when u enter with
K1 visa?Is thre any way at all?Thanks again
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-02-22 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG 325 A
Hello everybody!


I have a question about filling the G 325A form...
I am really confused about the line where I have to fill my residence for the last 5 years...
Does this include everywhere I have lived for the last 5 years?because I have been to the USA for the last 2 summers on J1 visa but only for 5 months - do I have to include my address there?
Another thing is that I study in a different city from my permanent address, so currently I live on a temporary address but it is registered with the police...I do not know what to do or write here, really...I feel so dumb that I cannot complete probably the easiest of all forms I have to...
Please help :help: ,Please!
Oh I almost forgot - another question about the employers - what if I have had 2 at the same time do I have to list them or add the second(third) oneas an attachment? The example forms says I have tolist all my employers but for example my fiancee has worked since he was 14 - he doesnt know all his employer's addresses...
I would really be very grateful if somebody could help...
Thank you
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-02 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met in person

DVD/CD-ROM not acceptable. Nor myspace sites or youtube videos... :no:


What do u mean by myspace sites?or youtube videos?im sorry for the question but i dont understand..
Is print screen from ur comp acceptable?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met in person
Thanks a lot:)
that just makes me feel better cause I alreday send my part of the papers:)just the sigmed ones..what do u think about sending a DVD w the petition?do u thuink they would take it into consideration?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 01:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of having met in person
Hi guys,

I was just wondering are scanned copies of my boarding passes ok for a proof of having met in person?
I mean not only them - like receipts and insuarance where it says both our names and just about everyhting...
Do u think it matters if they are the originals?cause i was thinkin what if they do not return them to us and we need them later?
can sb advise?
Thanks in advance
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-09 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRe: G325a

Hi Nagishkaw and ivelina,

As I had posted on line before..When we applied the K1 visa..my honey forgot to send my G325a ..then they asked for this form now.

LouisMary

oh im sorry i missed it too...good luck with ur petition:)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRe: G325a
What exactly was missing from ur form?just curious?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavid but not of support
Can I ask a stupid question?
Could sb tell me what the affidavids from relatives and friends(that they know us and they support us) should include?
Is there a sample form somewhere?
And do u think that if we submit too many(like 6- just want to make them inderstand that we really wanna be together) that could be a disadvantage?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-11 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavid but not of support

By the time you have been approved, and are at the interview stage, they really aren't necessary. But, it's totally up to you what evidence and documents you would like to take to your interview. They ask you to put your documents in order before your interview, and are very specific about what they want to see, due to time restrictions, so they may not even get a chance to look at the letters anyways.

Plus, like I said before, the fact that your friends and relatives say you want to be together is not really going to make any difference.

You will probably get approved at your interview, unless you have a criminal background or serious medical issues.

i dont think it would help us to speed up the process - i thought it might help us to prove bona fide relationship,thats all.
wouldnt it be considered as a secondary evidence?
anyway do u know what it should include?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-11 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavid but not of support
Can I ask a stupid question?
Could sb tell me what the affidavids from relatives and friends(that they know us and they support us) should include?
Is there a sample form somewhere?
And do u think that if we submit too many(like 6- just want to make them inderstand that we really wanna be together) that could be a disadvantage?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-11 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Part B Question 18

We also had an extra sheet for that question. But we didn't sign&date it...Has anyone read of somebody getting an RFE for not doing that?

as long as I was told -yes you can get a RFE for that:(
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Part B Question 18

Do both of us need to submit explanation about Q18 of I-129F?Isn't it enough if just one of us does it?(with signatures and everything of course)


If you are the petitioner, the beneficiary is not required to answer question 18.

thanks Nagishkaw, I was just getting really worried:)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures129F Part B Question 18
Do both of us need to submit explanation about Q18 of I-129F?Isn't it enough if just one of us does it?(with signatures and everything of course)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG 325A - Attachments

well thats good but the DVD proves for certain the dates...HOw am i supposed to prove the dates if i cannot use CD that shows the dates of the pics and the videos?everything else i have are boarding passes and passport stamps...nothing w our names and dates on it...


The proof is that you met in person in the last two years. If they accept pictures with handwritten dates then I would suggest taking still shots of that DVD and turning them into pictures. Thank you technology. The boarding passes and passport stamps confirm the dates you put on them. (I still think the DVD is a great idea.)

im sorry i didnt get that - how do u suggest to take those still shots?i mean the way it shows the dates is by seeing the properties of the pic or the movie...do u mean making print screen and then printing it?thats kind of a good idea:)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG 325A - Attachments
well thats good but the DVD proves for certain the dates...HOw am i supposed to prove the dates if i cannot use CD that shows the dates of the pics and the videos?everything else i have are boarding passes and passport stamps...nothing w our names and dates on it...
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG 325A - Attachments
Hey,
Just thought of sth and I am really worried now - do the attachments you provide with the bio form have to be signed too?I mean attachments about overlapping jobs (workin 2 jobs in the summer)?
Another thing is do u really have to provide your residences for the last 5 years only or places of residence since the day u were born?
Sth thats a ltl offtopic - but do u guys think they would accept DVD as a proof of having met in person?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-10 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos as proof of relationship

You're going to be okay! Take a deep-breath and relax.

You can handwrite the dates on the photos or type them on. It's fine. We did that. Lots of others did that too. Most of the time, people take photos not thinking about how good they'll be for evidence later on, right? You took the photo because you thought "hey, this is a pretty spot" or "you look cute in that shirt, say cheese."

DO NOT stress at this point about and RFE. Do what you can now - include the evidence people here have suggested: boarding passes, passport stamps, etc. Print out a selection of photos. Write the dates on them. Don't go overboard trying to rig something up - THAT just might end up looking suspicious.

Then send in your package, buy a nice bottle of wine, and sit back and relax . . . for the next 7-12 months.

You'll get there.

Hope u r just kidding right?
those 7-12 months were a joke,right?:)
ok i am i ltl tight up but how could u not be?if u prefer thios site to seeing ur friends at nite u already have sth wrong with urself-visa fever:)
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos as proof of relationship

You're obsessing over this. Photos are important but they are SECONDARY evidence. Passport stamps are most important....

All right I am obsessed but i am obsessed with the idea to be with him...
Passport stamps of course are the hardest evidence but i read somewhere in this forum about a RFE askin for more evidence with pass stamps and boarding passes and other secondary evidence...not all of us have hotel receipts-who would think I would have to prove that we have seen each other?I am so glad I keep the boarding passes...
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos as proof of relationship
I am thinking about doing the following thing - print the pic and then make print screen of the picture of the cursor of the mouse over it(this way a ltl note pops up and it says when the pic was taken). I think this is the most we can do with datingf the picture other than writing myself the date and location on the back. Of course it is not as having a newspaper with the date on it but I think it is a lot harder to fake that than if u just put the dates...
What do u guys think?
Ivelina_AndrewMaleBulgaria2007-03-12 16:16:00