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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa case procedure.
someone with currant timelines can answer you BUT expect months if not years to get through all this, if you read and look around you can compare timelines with people from your area. Sit back and (enjoy) the ride its going to take awhile
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-22 06:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa case procedure.
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brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-22 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy fiance wondered......
will need a current one at interview time
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-26 05:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnoa1 3days late
QUOTE (aragon @ May 28 2009, 03:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I first filed for k1 in January 2009 after visiting philippines in may 2007 I returned to usa may 17th usa time may 18th philippines time. I sent the papers in after using the guide here first thing they asked me for was original copies. Then They asked me for a newer check. They sent me the whole k1 packet I sent them asking for the new check and original papers. so i sent that back to them. The first paper was dated may 10th then then i sent in fedex three day and they got that on may 13th the noa1 is dated for may 20th 2009.

Will that effect the two year requirement?



two years may 07 to may of 09 so u filed within that timeline (jan 09)
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-28 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressomething has to be done
if u marry then u start a different application cr1 and basically it will take another year, they tell you most anything they want at the time. Calling, complaining etc unfortunately wont change a thing and our reps can only relay the information between as it is given to them. It is true tho some cases are waiting 2-3 years with still no review so personally unless there is some (very distint) reason you KNOW it was denied (something that still would change the outcome) i would marry and continue on.

Each case is different and only you know if there was real reason for the return with ours we were never told ANY reason the only thing we suspected were the age issues and this cant be changed, after marriage and refile as cr1 it sailed right thru with no issues and visa the next day, so who knows what they are thinking
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-21 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1, K3, IR-1/CR-1 ? ? ? Which one to choose?
you havent even met and she is asking you about ways to marry etc? As others said depends if you do marry there (cr1) or she comes here to marry (k1) but you do need to start with the meeting requirements etc. Basically dont marry on the first trip (some do) and are fine but i would spend some time to get to know first.
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-01 05:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant Advice for NEW K1 Filers
to meet and talk does not mean to meet and (whatever) also others would or could be present to oversee this meeting. It often happens in Morocco you meet (introduced lets say maybe thru friends, family) maybe you talk quite a bit maybe meet again family gathering and marry soon, hopefully you already know alot of her from your computer talks etc and know this is the one you want to marry. The last i knew of one fr Morocco did this met, married same trip got the visa fine
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-20 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa help for my girl friend
we withdrew nothing, k1 denies are returned to either calif or vermont...calif usually lets them lay to expire, vermont has been known to review after a longggggggggggggggggg time. I waited about 6 months and ask my rep to do some checking, got the word fr calif that is was ok to refile, then we married and refiled then waited the wait again. If you do suspect what the reason for deny was it will need to be addressed but alot of times you never know (for sure) why it is sent back, whatever ours was i guess it fixed itself because we did nothing different except i went second trip to marry.
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-26 06:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHe is 65 and She is 23
Thru this journey the (print) always appears age is never to be a issue BUT in the end it is the (unspoken) thoughts of the person doing the interview. It does and can affect the papers its just never written that this is the problem on the returns. As was said the age difference can cause problems along the way, the older person already has done so many things and the younger has never experienced alot of these things. The older will in time feel they are raising another child
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-30 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me! I have no idea where to starttt!!! (Egyptian/US relationship)
your first issues are going to be with him standing up to his family, so take this one step at a time and ask yourself the questions one at a time....will he move either way if you marry here or there then you can send the papers from there knowing which visa you want to try for. Its not a fast process either way, i dont know much about the direct filing while living there but i suspect it is the fastest, and yes definately go to MENA where others can help with similar situations sometimes
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-08 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Met My Fiance,,
read, study and ask, in most cases forget the lawyer
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-05-10 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenial
depending on the circumstances of the first denial, can it be fixed or is it something that isnt going to change even if your married?...we married and had no problems
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-07-23 05:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf K1 is denied, senator or lawyer?
IF they say they are going to return, yes take all measures to keep it there. Call, write keep calling and checking stay on them with your state rep.....all you can do is try to keep it there. If it is returned your pretty much out of luck and will need to refile or marry then refile as married
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-07-25 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant questions before we send away our petition!
get the trip in as good extra proof, get few more papers, pictures etc then send. Some papers (like fr Morocco) take 2-3 weeks just to get here so thats within reason to be a few weeks, you do use a small bag for the pictures, put names and dates on back of all pictures, use the large clips no staples im talking about the slide lock kind, punch a hole at the top use clip. Make a good cover sheet and like table of contents of divisions. The letters of intent are from both, dated and original signature for each. Depends alot on past history of your embassy as to how much, maybe ask someone that has been there. For us in Morocco we have to get alllllllllllllll information in the original filing others only have to do very simply but it sounds like your going in the right direction
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-07-27 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 is almost impoosible now???
you know your case better than us, give details such as location, problems you know of etc then more can be examined BUT if just two people together wanting to marry, then depending on other information should be no problems. Location sometimes gives problems and longer times but it can happen, divorces are no probems frompast. You DO have to meet face to face, follow the rules and wait it out usually lawyers are (not) needed (unless less you know the reasons for this)

Edited by brnidokiegurl, 01 August 2009 - 09:00 AM.

brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-01 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many copies???
stay safe have a complete copy of everything to send and keep a copy of all for yourself (they tend to say they never rec'd some mail) etc and its good to have a copy for the person going to the interview so they can review and know what the interviewer is looking at for the questions
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-03 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance has been denied his visa and I just found out I am pregnant
first thing quit listening to friends and family, at a interview you dont mention money, dont make it sound like your already married and dont let them think its arranged by family. Get with Marc Ellis and get some help wether your consider yourself married or whatever, he will know what to do for your area. Having a baby wont change their minds and return petitions can take 1-2 years for review, you may just have to refile....
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-02 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost my ticket stubs, can a DNA test on the baby be proof of having met?
surely you also have other proofs, credit cards, receipts from things from there, pictures of you together and maybe with family, did you call home from there etc i do believe you can call the airlines also and get a print out, maybe how was the ticket paid for credit card> but things (pictures etc from there)will show better proof as anyone can buy a ticket but you need show you used it....(i know crazy logic but) the other things are good also, letters, chats show ongoing and of course the baby is pretty good proof you met innocent.gif it all goes together so get as much as you can
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-03 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Somoene give me an example of a...
yes what i said was for the interivew stage, then just take out the salary and show time for visit and it prob should be a letterhead and should be certified
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-04 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Somoene give me an example of a...
it will state (name) has worked for (company) in the position of (?) starting (date) at a yearly salary of (/) thats pretty much it..
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-03 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew G-325A
write what you can and attach another sheet if needed for more info, best i remember there has always been a prob with this form in trying to fill out on computer
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-04 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible red flags in K-1 visa petition
(engagement) ceremonies are common practice many places BUT the fact you were still married and not free to become engaged would look worse to me. Establish your timelines and be prepared
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-06 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp I just got fired and am petitioning someone
do your best to get the new job, if not get the co sponsor for now, update the support info at interview time. hopefully this will buy you some time until interview. Im pretty sure now with the economy they are used to this situation but still that doesnt change the requirements of support
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-06 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReady to apply
as long as u file within the 2 yr, but extra trips will help when the filing/interview time comes
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-08 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp me
what evidences did you show...have to know little more details to answer to much. IF it is going to be returned you need to work fast, so give us more information soon
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-23 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I laugh or cry?
should be no prob
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-28 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Received K1 Visa....
first alot on here would trade places with you, turn the tables, how quick could or would you leave. You will have him for a long while, let him enjoy his family and friends.....
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-28 05:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long does it take to cash check?
I would say within a week not usually as long as 10 days from what i remember
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2008-08-09 16:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much extra documents to send?
alot depends on the observations fr others going thru your area...sometimes its best to get it all in at the first because at interview maybe they dont ask for much, i would say couple email from each month, your main pictures together, and with family, engagement party if u had one, things like that. Some say less is more but i feel better giving them the full effect from the beginning.
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-31 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRe-Opening a canceled File
i too believe you just have to start over, once closed i would think it stayed closed until a new case is filed and opened having no ref to first case (other than maybe explaining why the closure)
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-07-06 05:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo you think age difference would be a problem?
actually this age difference would be (could be ) considered small, just go prepared i dont meant 10-20 pictures i mean a album, maybe 2-3 chat logs each week, letters from friends and family. I dont know for this area but i would think the area we came out of Casa was prob one of the hardest with age differences, so it is a do able thing if you are true and prepared. This age thing is a crazy thing people like to talk about, usually not even concering their causes, people are what they are some mature better than others. You can have a 50-60 year old man and he can be as stupid and immature as a 17 year old, same could be said with a woman but i think most american women (with some age and experience behind them) know where they are headed. Live your life based on the two of you, how are you together and how do you feel. I personally have more age difference and we are fine and no one has ever mentoned him as (my son). My friends, family and business people address him as they would anyone else,
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-08-09 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long Does the Entire Procedure Take, Roughfully Speaking
"generally speaking" each case can be different ranging from months to years
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-22 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Ongoing Relationship
There is such a thing as (common sense) again if in same city would u go out once and say lets gets married? FOr some it might work others no. But then again you can be married for 14 years after knowing and working together in same company and still not know each other. Its life. Talk on a computer is very different than seeing the actions each day time invested to know is a very wise investment, there are no guarantees either way.
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-29 06:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of Ongoing Relationship
QUOTE (D&R @ Sep 27 2009, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David & Ellin @ Sep 27 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is one visit enough to pass the interview at the Philippines. We met online at the end of February 2009. I visited in May 2009 for 10 days. We were together the whole time. We were formally engaged with an engagement party. I gave her a ring. I think i have enough proof of ongoing relationship. YM chat records for everyday, phone bills, emails, and 100's of pictures. I have a limited amount of vacation time. We both thought saving the time for when she arrives to adjust here and get kids enrolled in school would be better use of time than another visit. I plan to make the trip there to bring her back to the USA, and then have a week off. But I'm wondering if I need to make a trip for her interview to make sure there is more than one visit.


Only 6 months chatting online and 'one' 10 day visit. Yes, that's enough to get the petition approved, but I'd say you'd want to visit a few more, times just for your own relationship to develope more than anything else. There's NO substitute for spending face-2-face time together.


good.gif take time now and get to know, you will see things the second time u didnt notice the first etc etc. If both lived in same city would u not spend more thant 10days total getting to know all the details

brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-28 05:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFacebook Concern?
its has been rumored they have done some research into (i dont know what programs) and actually looked and mentioned at interview, dont put anything past them or say anything you wouldnt want anyone to read
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-06-22 05:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending off I-129F Friday!!
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Oct 6 2009, 03:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad & Ellie @ Oct 6 2009, 02:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have gathered everything. I've been putting all of the things together and starting to make my cover letter when I realized I don't know if there should be a specific order of these things or not. Can anyone (with just a little detail) tell me what they included and in what order they put their documents in? It may seem like asking a lot but I would really appreciate a little help. I'm so close!!



Cover letters are optional. As such you can format it any way you like. Writing "Here Ya Go!" on a blank piece of paper with magic marker will work. Most important is making sure everything gets stuffed in the envelope. When it gets to USCIS they will take it apart and put it into their own folder, and a few hours after arrival t will be indistinguishable from anyone else's petition.

Now for the important stuff


Send it US Postal Service WITH delivery confirmation or Certified with return receipt. NEVER send ANYthing without having delivery confirmation.

Make a copy of the entire contents for yourself, three copies are better. One for you, one for her, one just in case. Sounds silly, but I assure you, much less silly than a cover letter
Use a personal check for payment so you can track the payment.

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brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-10-06 05:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about divorce certificate and noa2
You provide divorce papers on (either) that have been married and he will get a paper showing his status from their court (as in sgl for k1)
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-10-06 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa, and sending money to fiance~~~
I didnt good.gif
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-28 06:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa, and sending money to fiance~~~
QUOTE (john & jean @ Sep 28 2009, 05:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
k1``got married' '??? k1 is not for married people!!!


i read it as they knew for 4 years and have now decided to get married (after arrival)

brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-28 06:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa, and sending money to fiance~~~
This has always been a issue, does it slow or cause problems not sure. My opinion is dont talk of it, our (other halves) had a life before us and they should be able to take care of themselves, to many have been used for this (making life easier) so be careful. Alot of time at interviews this question will be asked
brnidokiegurlFemaleMorocco2009-09-28 06:05:00