ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photos
Can she email you a digital photo? That would be best. Then take it to a photo place so they can print it on good paper if you dont have a printer. I would not send a photo that was not 2" x 2". They need them that size in order to create the Visa and green card etc.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-02-19 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplication Number on Cashed Check?
That looks like the number. The banks scan those checks so fast the resolution is super crappy and the numbers stamped by the service centers are very faint and small to start with. If you can get a paper copy of the check that would work. Otherwise wait for the NOA1.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-02-22 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresairline
Airfare goin up up up! (Yay) I hate airplanes anyhow. Less of them the better. Plan your trips. Its not like bus fare any more.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-03-21 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally need some help with the I-129F form
Sorry, I was thinking of the I-130. Disregard what I said. On the I-130 its more of an either or and it redirects the petition. The I-129F can not be processed in the US so what I said was wrong.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-11-27 22:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReally need some help with the I-129F form
Dont put that you are in the US on your I-129F unless you are planning to stay in the US. If you are going back. Put your foreign address and consulate on it. Otherwise the Service center will not forward it to the NVC and on to the consulate. It will stay at the service center untill it is requested by a local office. File it like you were abroad. And yes, you will need to include your current trip in your list of visits the the US. But it is probably not that critical.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-11-27 22:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGreetings Friends, New Here with 2 Q's
That wasn't rude lol.. this is rude.

I am going to bring a female, high school degree, no english, 25 y.o. from Peru.


Nice, how many miles? Hows the teeth?
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-12-02 19:02:00
Canadaquestion about currency transfer Canada/USA
you need to have a US social security number to open a bank account here. once you have it you can do a wire transfer but it will cost money to do that, I would just open the new account and write a check to yourself and deposit it in the new account. after it clears close the old account.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-07 21:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
Finally Both my wife and son have the I-130s approved! now on to NVC thanks god after almost 10 months i was losing patience with Vermont.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-04-02 12:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
3-28 Approved!!! thanks for all the support. Stll waiting for our 4 year old son's NOA2. hopefully soon!
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-28 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

I'm still on the list of no action, filed june 7th...and still nothing!

So I called today, talked with a pleasent guy Matt, Said i have a cool name, Anyway, went thru all the numbers and dates, he said he was sending a request to vermont, and that yes my petitions are outside by 23 days. he put me on hold while he was generating the ticket number, then i lost my telephone connection :( . I guess i will have to call again tomorrow and go thru it all over again. at least i was able to speak with someone very quickly, less than 2 minutes waiting.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-25 22:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?

Did u call them?u have a chance to call this time bec now they are processing july 2nd applications.

I sent an email to the attorney on friday asking him to call. hope to hear something tomorrow.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-24 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
I'm still on the list of no action, filed june 7th...and still nothing!
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-24 19:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
I am still waiting......and waiting....and waiting....since june 7th
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-02-26 19:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2012 I-130 Filers?
I filed on June 11th, nothing yet. just trying to keep my wife from crying!
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-18 20:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI 130 July 2012 Filers
I Filed on June 7th with the vermont service center and still nothing I am so disgusted
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-18 20:45:00
PhilippinesDirect flight from Manila to JFK airport

Hi everyone,
I would like to book a direct flight from Manila to JFK airport for my fiancée. Is this even possible? Any suggestions as what airlines might do this? Thanks for any help!

i believe the nearest airport would be toronto canada direct from manilia
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-02-07 22:43:00
PhilippinesIf I send a cell phone or somthing expensive?

Chances that the phone would even be operable in another country is slim to none. Why not send some $ so she can get something she can utilize?

I have to disagree, it has been my experience that the smaller country's are well ahead of the US as far the 4G thing. many less towers and such to upgrade vs the US
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-19 16:01:00
PhilippinesIf I send a cell phone or somthing expensive?

if i were sending expensive items that are likely to be stolen. the only service i would consider is FED EX

Also if you go to the post office (USPS) you can send Global Express, those packages are handled by FED EX and delivered by FED Ex, it even says Fed Ex on the box, and it cost about half the price of what you would pay if you went directly to Fed Ex.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-19 15:58:00
PhilippinesIf I send a cell phone or somthing expensive?
if i were sending expensive items that are likely to be stolen. the only service i would consider is FED EX
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-19 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129 F got approved after 241 days! I SURVIVED @VSC
Congrats

My wife and I are trying to be Patient as well, but very frustrating. We filed 6/11 and still under initial review in the vermont service center. each month the backlog seems to grow. still i try to be patient.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-05 19:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont processing timelines: Very frustrating!
We are in the same hole, file date of 6-11-2012 still under initial review, it's hard somtimes to be patient .

Edited by Dallas47, 05 January 2013 - 08:09 PM.

Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-05 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports183 days waiting for noa2.
June 7th at VSC still waiting..........
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-22 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVERMONT SERVICE CENTER
Don't feel bad, I am going on 8 months

I have now officially hit the 5 month marker--153 days now since I received my NOA1. It is strange because so far, I knew that the average processing time is about 5 months, but now I have actually hit that 5 month marker, I feel slightly scared and worried for some reason. Please, Go Vermont Go.


Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-24 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVERMONT SERVICE CENTER
I filed June 7th at Vermont, I still have not recieved NOA2
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-21 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports200 days & over club.
VSC filed june 7th, so aggravated!

The 200 club is nothing I am currently at 358 days with no NOA2. This has truly been a test of all my faith and I hope none of you have to wait this long.


Wow, I would be so past my ability to keep my cool!
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-02-07 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports7 months and 4 days waiting for noa2
I filed june 7th and still no NOA2, just gotta be patient
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-02-26 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC STILL NO SIGN
mine is in vermont 9 months come next monday. arrghhh
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-07 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa I-129F Rejected - Need Help!

see the attached PDF for everything needed for I-130

Attached Files


Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-06-15 22:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Tax return while spouse is out side USA
i don't think you can claim her if she dosen't have a social security number.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-07 21:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe're both in tears over this. Please help. I can't be without her.
maybe the company that you took the job with will get her a work visa? I filed for Ir1 /Cr1 last june and my wife still is not with me yet and it will likely be another 4 months, all told maybe 13 or 14 months for a lousy visa. good luck
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-12 18:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLong wait on approval of I-130, I think something may be wrong, please help
I am in the same exact situation, except i filed on june 7th. if your case starts with EAC that meams it's at vermont service center, same as me. I know just the frustration your feeling. all we can do is wait. good luck
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-15 15:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmedical exams

can I get the medical exams done before I receive the package from the embassy? if so what will I need to take to the doctors and lab?

 

Thanks


Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-10-06 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresminor childeren from philippine joining fiance from hong kong
I am going thru the same process, my wife is colombian, even with the fact that she was not married to the father of her son. I am told we will need a noterized statement giving permission by the birth father that he will allow his son to emigrate to the USA, I am also told that the noterized document is only valid for 60 days, so we are waiting until we get the visa package from the us embassy in Bogota. we filed june 7th, and still have not recieved DHS approved petition, now going on 8 months. from what i see i can expect another 150 days from NOA2. by the math it looks as if this process will be at least 1 year

Good luck in your process

MY WIFES SISTER IS APPLYING FOR K-1 THRU HONG KONG SHE GOT DIVORCE IN HONG KONG .EMBASSY SAYS SHE NEED PAPER TO OK HER CHILDREN TO TRAVEL WITH HER ANY AND ALL HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED


Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-01-18 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresadditional review??
I don't think it means anything more than they are behind scedule, I am also waiting for NOA2 from vermont for over 9 months. Hang in there, I know exactly how you feel.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-02-18 00:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support
cheating on taxes always catches up with you in the end.
Dallas47Not TellingColombia2013-03-25 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 P4 Instructions -- Specific Documents List

Greetings Everyone,

 

(Short version of this rant--here's a link listing the exact documents to bring to interview--known as P4

Das Link:  http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

 

Now the rant----

 

There is little clarity on here (at least that I could find) and else where (including the web/us gov sites)  about the P4 specific documents for k1. When someone gets the p4 in china, a link to typed K Visa instructions is provided with a very broad list of documents . This is a pdf that does not clarify which documents specifically are needed for the interview (K1 visa explicitly) . For example the pdf (given to us in the p3 instructions and on the CGI stanley site) list documents like :

 

  • a resume
  • court and prison records
  • military records
  • visa extension notice

To add insult to injury the DS 156 K (included in the menu of forms on this very pdf) has redundant requests for documents and says they must be attached (to the DS 156K) to apply for a visa-- of course I know to attach them once for the entire packet but this kind of maddening stuff is ..well maddening and some of the stuff on the DS 156 K is not exactly what is on the larger pdf requirements or is slightly different.

 

  • A birth certificate (already covered on pdf above , the pdf says you also have to have this DS 156 form which says to have the birth certificate --pretty circular)
  • Evidence of engagement to Fiancee (what is this--can't provide engagement --show ring?)  Can provide plane tickets phone etc and proof of relationship==which is already covered on vague pdf above
  • Evidence of financial support (already covered on the K Visa instructions--which again includes the DS 156 K as one of the required documents that   t  h  e  n   requires this redundant evidence request.
  • Police certificates   (already covered)

The answer is here though.....an official US govt. list of what is exactly required for documents for P4 (the interview) for K1 (NOT the vague  PDF  "K Visa Instructions"  This link (active today and around for some weeks at least) has the following :

 

  • Two (2) Nonimmigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (prepared in duplicate).NOTE: K-1/K-2 visa applicants should not fill in Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
  • One (1) Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application, Form DS-156K

K Visa applicants applying at U.S. Consulate General Montreal and U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez have different application form requirements. Review information on the U.S. Consulate General Montreal or U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez website to learn which forms you must complete.

  • A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions)
  • Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor
  • Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)
  • Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)
  • Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)
  • Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements
  • Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)
  • Payment of fees, as explained below  

ETC

 

The link ---

http://travel.state....types_2994.html

 

I'd welcome someone provide a real exhaustive cookbook that gets updated when the gov updates about the hard and fast document requirements....it can be jury read so no single member makes the call but instead a sort of merry group of members all nod and say yes yes yes..especially those that got approved.

 

Thanks!


TheneededinfoMaleChina2013-09-16 23:27:00
United KingdomThanks
Ya know, this kind of stuff is what endears me to the UK even though I have never stepped foot in your great land.

http://www.sexyandfu...umber_2413.html

ROTFLOL.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2008-02-27 20:14:00
ChinaMoney/ Banking
The USA doesn't care how much cash you bring in. Just don't use a duffle bag unless you have to. If you use a duffle bag, there is a form you need to fill out if you have over 10,000.00 US. Bearer bonds are a nono too. Anything else like a check and the bank does the paperwork automatically.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-02-20 14:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC
K1 Visas do not sit at the NVC for a year. K1's are simply sent to the NVC for forwarding on to the consulate. They do nothing with them.
cmartynNot TellingCanada2006-02-18 15:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Police Clearance Check-CPIC - Need Info
Interesting.

Here is a link to the thread you mentioned. I guess one can fanagle it if they have to.

http://www.visajourn...h...0&hl=police

Edited by cmartyn, 27 July 2007 - 10:31 PM.

cmartynNot TellingCanada2007-07-27 22:31:00