ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResidency Requierd
Hello b_4desi,

What you are referring to is the direct USCIS filing at the Delhi Embassy. There is a minimum 6 month residency requirement, and the full details are here at the Delhi Website:

http://newdelhi.usem...cisi130pet.html

There are other routes availble to you that do not require you to be an Indian resident. You can file the I-130 here in the U.S. and pursue the IR1/CR1 route or the K-3 route.

Best of Luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-21 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLack of Info?
QUOTE (Jose_A @ Aug 21 2007, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the package was sent July 24th, anticipating the higher fees, and they were sent over night.

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bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-21 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Aug 21 2007, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anything you list can be scrutinized. If they don't like your documentation, they can ask for something not immediately available and delay approval. For instance, maybe they'll ask for an appraisal of your home.

This is good advice, although I did not follow that when I submitted my I-134 to my fiancee. I ended up listing income + stock certificates because of was scared of the specific wording in the Mumbai Packet 3 (even though I went through Delhi Embassy, I assumed it to be similar.)
In the end, its up to you to decide what you are comfortable with. Although I have never heard of anyone having an issue following this advice of pushbrk/yuanddan, I still wanted to deviate.

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-22 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting the USA
QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 23 2007, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now they are treating Canadians the same as they treat Mexicans at border crossings.

I'm not certain if there are any rules that give direct CBP (Customs & Border Patrol) to give special treatment to either Mexicans or Canadians.

Assuming there is no such rule, I would expect CBP to give Canadians and Mexicans the same treatment.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-23 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting the USA
QUOTE (JINDAAZ @ Aug 19 2007, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hEY FRIENDS, my situation is a little different,i came on B1/B2 visa, got married, we filed I-130 But due to urgency in my home I had to return to India, after 2 weeks of marriage (sorry). apparently didnot file I-485. I guess we are screwed now. I find no path but to apply for K3 and wait. Anyone can please suggest something, we both feel disturbed now.

Jindaaz,
I am afriad you are not in a good position. Depending on your visitor intent when you entered the U.S. using your B1/B2; you could have applied for I-485 Adjustment of Status.

Since you have left the country, that is all moot - you have the K3 or the IR1/CR1 option. DCF may be available to you if it is offered by your consulate and your U.S. Citizen spouse wants to relocate to your country to live there for 6+ months. (Of course, that makes it harder to show U.S. domecile and sufficient U.S. income above the 25% above poverty line).

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-19 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisiting the USA
QUOTE (witchy13 @ Aug 5 2007, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all first timer here, just wondering how you go about visiting USA when you are apping for the K-1. is it just like any other trip? or do i have to bring a ton of stuff to show them at the boarder? thx for the help ^^

Yes, in fact this is a popular question.

Please, see the following threads for more info:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=67796
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=83496
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=82474
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=83223
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=82901
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=82968

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-19 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa pathway?
At the danger of putting words in the OPs mouth, I believe what he is trying to say is that he does want to marry his fiancee - however, for his relationship to work, he needs to support himself by working ASAP.

I can understand that sentiment, as I share that as well. Luckily for me, I am the U.S. Citizen, so it does not affect me. Had I been in his shoes, I would looking for the same information.

And I agree 100% with pushbrk - it is very wise for you to ask about this beforehand.

Best of luck!

Edited by bszoom42, 23 August 2007 - 11:48 AM.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-23 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long a RFE arrives if it is necessary?
kitkat1 - I don't know if I like it better, but thanks for the pointer!

Here is one of your Spanish posts:
QUOTE
Malego, sí es posible que puedes recibir un RFE después de 90 o 120 dias. Pero es improbable. Si lo recibes, simplemente tienes que enviar la información necesario inmediatamente. Tu aprobación vendrá poco después que les manda la información requerida. No te preocupes!


Here is the http://www.freetranslation.com translation:
QUOTE
Malego, yes is possible that you can receive a RFE after 90 or 120 gave. But is improbable. If you receive it, simply have to send the necessary information immediately. Your approval will come shortly after that the information required sends them. You do not worry!


Here is the http://babelfish.altavista.com/ transalation:
QUOTE
Malego, yes is possible that you can receive a RFE after 90 or 120 days. But it is improbable. If you receive it, simply you must send the necessary information immediately. Your approval will come shortly after that it sends the required information to them. You do not worry!


I have bolded the differences.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-24 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long a RFE arrives if it is necessary?
QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 23 2007, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
malego, ¿Qué exactamente es tu pregunta? Puedes contestar en español si es más fácil para ti.

i love babelfish! I can snoop on foreign language conversations...

http://babelfish.altavista.com/
QUOTE
malego, What exactly is your question? You can answer in Spanish if it is easier for you.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-23 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUgh...where to file?
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

is the correct instructions for filing I-129F.

IF You are a U.S. citizen.

And You are filing a K-1 petition for your fiancé(e) and you live in: Ohio

Mail Form I-129F to

USCIS
California Service Center
P.O. Box 10130
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0130
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-24 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmore basic question about confusion of k-1
I don't believe it is requiref to put the embassy's full address on the letter of intent.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-26 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance unaware of previous marriage
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Aug 22 2007, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
all this piled together says either you havent posted all the pertinent facts or your fiance isnt telling the complete story to you and is thus not being honest.

Or... it could be one of those stories that starts with "Honey, you won't believe the year I had."

Sometimes stories are very crazy, but they happen nonetheless.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-22 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiance unaware of previous marriage
QUOTE (amesina40 @ Aug 19 2007, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004

I'm still reeling from that statement. I didn't realize that in the Phillipines it is possible to get legally married without knowledge of the bride.
I am pretty sure that in the U.S., a signature from the bride would be required for a legal marriage.

I do agree that you should be honest with the situation, and explain the situtation in your inital filing, as it would seem peculiar.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-19 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIndia K-1
Depending on what type of work visa he has, and where in the process he is, he can get married and his spouse will pick up derivative status.

He is not eligible to file for a k-1 visa, as he is not a U.S. Citizen.

I should add that this has nothing to do with India or its culture.

And yes, his spouse would need to do some paperwork, although I am unsure of specifics.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-26 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe got the visa!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-29 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelease of Information Form
Augment it with a tax account transcript.

http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html
QUOTE
A tax account transcript shows any later adjustments either you or the IRS made after the tax return was filed. This transcript shows basic data, including marital status, type of return filed, adjusted gross income and taxable income.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelease of Information Form
http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html
QUOTE
A tax return transcript shows most line items from your tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) as it was originally filed, including any accompanying forms and schedules. It does not reflect any changes you, your representative or the IRS made after the return was filed. In many cases, a return transcript will meet the requirements of lending institutions such as those offering mortgages and for applying for student loans.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa, Nerves and worries
QUOTE (Sheri&Carl @ Aug 30 2007, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I plan on sending it out the day the divorce is final. Hopefully this doesn't raise any red flags.

My advice would be to include a detailed explanation of how you met within the last two years which explain why in your relationship it is perfectly normal to apply the day you received the divorce decree.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLooking for Good Lawyer for K1 application
Not having photos does not sound tricky to me, provided that you have evidence of meeting within a two year period prior to filing. Passport stamps, boarding passes, plane tickets, bills and receipts with both your names on it, all of which are stronger evidence then just photos.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent question
QUOTE (dj1206 @ Aug 30 2007, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't see rush-mailing one piece of paper when a consular officer might not even look at it.

You should do whatever makes you comfortable. I know that I would not hesitate to rush mail one piece of paper to my fiancee even if I only thought there was a 1% chance of it being used.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent question
I did the former and the latter.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs I-130
#1. Meet her in person, and gather evidence of said meeting in terms of passport stamps, boarding passes, receipts with both your names on it, photographs, etc.

#2. Talk to her and decide what you want to do - get married in Phillipines or get married in U.S.

#3. Choose the K-1 or K-3 based on what your plans are. Both are similar (give or take a couple of months) in time frame... and both can be very long depending on how the process falls out. That is why it is very important to decide what you want first, and pick the visa path that matches your desires.

And don't forget, just like the stock market, past results do not guarantee future performance... so just because a K-1 or K-3 was fast before; does not mean it will be fast for you.

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-31 02:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do you check processing times for your case??
Sara,

You're not on the CSC list as of yet because your timeline was updated after I posted it. I will probably post an update either Monday or Tuesday night, in which you will get a number.

http://www.visajourn...h...t&p=1162800

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-01 17:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinformation on g-325a
When the word illegal comes up, that is a key sign for qualified legal advice.

Go get yourself some qualified legal advice. That being said, my opinion would be to be honest and list the work that was performed in perhaps a more politcially correct fashion.

For example, the profession of "garbage collector" can be properly referred to as "sanitary engineer".

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-02 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfaxed I-129F Expedite Request this morning
congratulations!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-30 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my son come back to the States using the K2 VISA
K-1 and K-2 is a one way trip through CBP.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-31 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShot-Gun Weddings
K-1 would not be quicker then I-130+AOS for someone already in the country. Most lawyers will do an initial consultation for free or a nominal fee.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-01 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShot-Gun Weddings
QUOTE (gflova @ Sep 1 2007, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what if i don't have intent on marrying? what if i am simply visiting my bf, and we decide "lets get married?"


I would think if you have no intent of marying upon entry, and you do intend to return as per your visa requirements, you should be fine.

However, I am not qualified to make such an opinion, so you should consult a qualified immigration attorney.

My concern would be "thinking about the possible marriage and researching immigration process" while you are not in the U.S. could possibly show you had intent to marry before entering...
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-01 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShot-Gun Weddings
And I should add, that entering the U.S. using a tourist visa or visa waiver program with the intention of marrying and staying in the U.S. may be construed as "unlawful entry". You might want to consult a qualified immigration attorney to get a professional opinion.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-01 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShot-Gun Weddings
This USCIS fact sheet will help you out.

I Am a U.S. Citizen...
How Do I...Help My Fiancé(e)
Become a Permanent Resident
of the United States?

http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A2.pdf

Pay attention to the following section:

QUOTE
What if my fiancé(e) is already in the U.S. in another
status and we decide to get married now?
A fiancé(e) visa is only available to a person who is outside the U.S.,
or will be leaving the U.S. and then returning as a fiancé(e).

If your fiancé(e) is in the U.S. and entered using a visa other than
a fiancé(e) visa, and you marry, then you may file an I-130 relative
petition for him or her as your husband or wife. He/she may be able
to file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or
to Adjust Status, along with your petition. For more information
about the I-130 relative petition, please see Fact Sheet A1.

If your fiancé(e) is in the U.S. and entered unlawfully, while you can get
married and file the I-130 for him or her, in most cases he/she will not be
able to adjust his/her status to that of a permanent resident while in the
U.S. In this situation, he/she will have to pursue an immigrant visa at a U.S.
Consulate/Embassy overseas.


And here is the link to Fact Sheet A1
http://www.uscis.gov.../article/A1.pdf

Best of Luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-01 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTexas Immigration office
People who used to send to Texas now sent to Vermont.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-03 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about first cousin marriage in India
QUOTE (neena @ Sep 3 2007, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I'm an American Citizen and I plan to marry my first cousin in India. I would like to file an I-129F for my future spouse. It is legal in my state of residence to marry first cousins BUT I am a full-time student in a state where cousin marriage is not allowed. Would that create any problems in obtaining the visa?

Thanks for your help,

Neena

Provided that the state in which you plan to solemnize the marriage allows such a marriage; you should have less problems. I suggest you detail all these issues specifically in a well written letter along with your I-129F application. You should also plan on demonstrating the bona-fides of such a relationship to the consulate; as this is not a very typical relationship; and they may be concerned that you are smply bringing your 1st cousin to America; and not serious about marriage.

You might want to get an opinion from a qualified immigration attorney.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-03 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot A Great Memory
Do the best you can! If he had a credit card, perhaps the credit card company has a history of his addresses?
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-04 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting a K1 advisory business
Just because you are not a lawyer doesn't mean you couldn't hire lawyers as you needed to to do your business.

For example, I could open up my own law firm, and hire lawyers to work for me - There is no restriction that a law firm needs to be owned by a lawyer. Sure, I can't do the lawyer's work, but it would still be my firm.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-08-15 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChanges in fees and service centers????
QUOTE (bigsky @ Sep 5 2007, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow have I been sleeping???

Probably smile.gif But on the bright side, your application should process a bit faster since you will be filing to CSC direct!

Edited by bszoom42, 05 September 2007 - 11:25 PM.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-05 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStudy English in US while waiting for K1
I would ask this question of a qualified immigration attorney. They can best advise you how to proceed.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-06 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight through JFK to get temporary EAD?
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 7 2007, 04:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The EAD stamp is only valid as long as the I-94 isn't it? I'm not sure what you gain by getting a temp. stamp.

Also, doesn't having the EAD stamp make it easier to do things like get a SS#?
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-08 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespreemptive strike
I think you should wait and hope for the best!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-07 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWE WERE APPORVED!!
Congratulations!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-09 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI´m a newbie, Is my display img. good to send as my 2x2 passport image?
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Sep 2 2007, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am worried it is a little dark. It was taken from a digital camera but it appears a little dark. Is it OK to send with the I-129F?

You need an all white background, not a white door. You can read up on some photo requirements here
http://newdelhi.usem...quirements.html
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-02 10:20:00