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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE READ ASAP~*!*!*!*!*

OK.... slightly confused now.....So do I need him to send me his letter of intent, bio form, and pp photos BEFORE I send the petition? Does his info get obtained after APPROVAL....?????

As far as I knew I send those things from him along with the petition?!?!?!?!

HELP..


Yes all of those things need to be included in your petition packet and all that require the beneficiary's signature will have to be sent to you via post before you submit anything.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-10 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPLEASE READ ASAP~*!*!*!*!*
You need these as well:

Cover Letter
Application Fee: $455
I-129F form
Letter Explaining how you met (I-129f supplement)
G-235A for the Petitioner
G-235A for the Beneficiary
Proof of having met within the last two years (Boarding passes and receipts, passport stamps, hotel receipts, etc...)
2 letters of intent (one from each of you with original signatures)
Proof of US citizenship (passport and/or birth certificate)
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-10 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
Yes you're right MRStee, I'm getting overly worked up :blush:
Actually I wish I had more forms to fill out because I've already finished with all of the post approval forms (with the exception of ones that would be out of date if filled out too soon), hence why I am obsessively reading every immigration thing I can get my hands on and pestering others in the process. :hehe: Sorry everyone!

Thank you MRStee :)
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
After doing some digging on the web and VJ I've found other forums regarding emails that are identical to the one I received (for a few different kinds of visas though). The reply these posters have gotten have all been saying that this means they won't have to go through an interview and such...but this couldn't possibly be true, could it? Rationally I'm thinking it must just be a mistake but, at the same time we have a very uncomplicated case (no divorces, no criminal records, living together, no children, he has been granted a visa before and has half brothers with dual citizenship)...etc.

Ah I'm doing my own head in with this....I'm definitely calling tomorrow! :wacko:
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
Thanks Coconuts :) That makes me feel a bit better.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
I guess I'll just give it another day and then if I still haven't heard from them I'll give them a ring. :unsure:

This is just so stressful! I wish they would explain themselves in the Email instead of making us wait another week or so for it in the post.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 13:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
Is it possible they made a mistake? If I call will they be able to tell me why it was transferred?

I'm sorry for posting about this a lot but I just really need some answers.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
Has anyone else experienced this?
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-11 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
They said the letter they're sending will have an explanation but it could be another week before that arrives and I'm anxious to know now so I can stop stressing. :(

Could my living abroad have anything to do with it even though I gave them my parent's US address (in Florida) to use?
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-10 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
Yeah I figured it was normal that it got sent to Texas but I double checked before we sent it and made sure Vermont was the service center for our state (Florida) so I'm just stressing out now that I did something wrong and that this will slow down our case. :unsure: What is even more upsetting is that the California center (based on the timelines) seems to be an entire month behind Vermont!
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-10 19:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransferred Again?
I just received this email from the USCIS saying that our petition has been transferred to the California Service center. Last week when I got the NOA1 Email from them it said our case had been sent to Texas for processing. What's going on? Does this mean something is wrong?

Here's the email they sent:


The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Initial Review

On August 10, 2010, we transferred this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action. Please follow any instructions provided on the notice. We will notify you by mail when a decision is made. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-10 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinterview/medicall in montreal
I really don't think they're going to pay any attention to that sort of thing...as far as I've heard they're looking for infectious diseases like Tuberculosis and such.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-12 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTwo quick questions please
In response to your question about your fiancee's cat: I know when bringing animals out of the States they're required to be quarantined for 6 months and I think the same procedure applies when entering the US with an animal.

Definitely do some research on it, the UCSIS website may even have some information on the subject.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-12 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-1 and not K-3 / Why getting married in US instead here

I don't think everyone gets asked, but it is definitely a common question. Have a think about it... surely you and your fiance discussed the question of where to get married? Maybe you decided to get married in the USA and go for the K1 because you didn't want to be separated after being married, as would happen with a spousal visa app; maybe it's easier for family to go to the wedding in the USA. Maybe you have a church you want to get married in there....



So if we are living together in the beneficiary's country until the k1 is granted and the interviewer asks "why didn't you marry in Ireland and then apply for a spousal visa?" Would it be acceptable to say that we felt it would be special to have the civil ceremony in the city where we met and then later celebrate in Ireland once we've settled in?

I guess I didn't realise it would matter to them which visa path we took as long as we were honest and did everything by the book.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-13 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-1 and not K-3 / Why getting married in US instead here
Is this a question that everyone gets asked, or is it just at certain consulates? Because I honestly don't know how to answer such a question...it'd be like explaining why I put the left shoe on first instead of the right.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-13 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHeads up for those applying from overseas
I've seen this discussion on here a few times since I started the process "Do I need an American address to have things sent to?"

I just wanted to let people know that I can now speak from experience and say that you don't, they can send your notices to you overseas :thumbs:
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-16 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp!!!! wanna know the minimum time
You still need more what? Do you have other specific questions you need help answering?
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-17 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShowing intention of marriage when we don't know a date!
Many people are confused by this requirement. For the petition what they want are letters of intent from both the petitioner and the beneficiary. Like these:

Fiancée Letter of Intent

(Your Name)
(Your Address)
(Your Phone number)

(Service Center Address)

(Date)

Dear Sir or Madam:

I, (your name), do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (fiance/e's name), and intend to do so within 90 days of his arrival into the US using the K-1 visa.

Yours truly,


For the interview you'll need updated letters of intent and a receipt for the engagement ring (though I don't know if it's required).
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-16 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 Part 1 Problem
If you're not married then you don't need to fill out this part.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-17 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Pictures for application
Nope :)
Just send one petitioner G-325A, and one beneficiary G-325A.
Make copies of each for your records and so you have them to bring to the interview.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-18 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Pictures for application
1. Which ever method you prefer...USCIS won't care either way.

2. Send the copies, not the originals (keep the originals for your records)

3. No, this is not necessary.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-18 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa2 after recv RFE -- post May 15th Svc Ctr Change
If you check out the timelines it looks like one person has.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-19 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 of March 3rd and our only response was...
If you have a computer and an internet connection I've heard you can buy an American number on Skype to call from overseas.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-19 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBEFORE I FILE K1 VISA - SOME ADVICE PLEASE

They did on my Romanian passport, that's what I entered Turkey with....should I make copies of that one too? Am I allowed to have two passports? My mother said I shouldn't send that one because I'm not allowed to have a second passport or something...


Hm, I'm sot sure if you're allowed to have two passports or not. Do you have dual citizenship? My soon-to-be-brother-inlaw has dual citizenship and he has two passports.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-20 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBEFORE I FILE K1 VISA - SOME ADVICE PLEASE

Thanks for your reply.

No, I'm the only one who's visited him because I have free passes. I won't be able to go until December due to my work schedule. Would the receipt he sends me from the travel agency where we booked our excursion to Turkey this summer be enough? In my letter describing our relationship, I mention that I've visited him 5 times in 2009 and twice on 2009. Do you think that they'd get suspicious since I have no stamps on my passport? Should I just mention our trip to Turkey (for which I have proof of?)

It's ridiculous because we've spent sooo much time together and can't prove it. Wow....

Thanks again!



If the receipt from your trip to Turkey has both of your names on it then it should suffice. Did they stamp your passports when you entered Turkey by any chance?
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-19 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBEFORE I FILE K1 VISA - SOME ADVICE PLEASE
Has he come to visit you in the States? If so then his passport stamps could be used to prove you've seen each other within the past two years. Or perhaps you could make one more trip over there before you file and when you fly into Romania ask to have your passport stamped. Another thing you could do is visit and treat yourselves to a night in a hotel and use the receipt from that.

I wouldn't worry about trying to explain his surname because no matter what you say they will probably still look into it. My fiance was born in Kuwait and has an Arabic birth certificate but his entire family is 100% Irish, it just so happened that his dad had a job there for a few months when his mom was pregnant with him. I too was worried that this would cause problems but I know there's nothing I can do but wait for them to clear him themselves. :)
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-19 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Filing Services
We're doing it all on our own, as are many others on this site. And I agree with the above poster that I wouldn't like giving all of my info to some company.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-21 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230 PTII
The petitioner is the US citizen.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-21 15:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent Help

Thanks for your reply. What should i do about the checking account thing, i ahve listed my checking account balance under personal property as the 134 only asks abt the saving account, do u think this should be fine?


I think you should be fine with that (though someone else may be able to verify that better than I). But perhaps you could create a savings account and transfer most of your funds into that. It seems like it would be more secure anyways since with a checking account (assuming you use a check card) if someone gets a hold of your information you'll be out of your life savings.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-21 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent Help

Sorry abt that. i meant doesnt it matter to them that a person was unemployed last yr and hasnt paid taxes for tht year.


No, because if you have no income then you have no reason to file taxes.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-21 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent Help
Sorry, I'm a little unclear on your question. Are asking if it is okay that you were unemployed last year?
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-20 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE question
It will all depend on how far the letter has to travel. It'll will probably take less than 10 days. Let us know how it turns out.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-22 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE question
I'm posting your last response on the RFE pinned topic here so I can respond in this new post you made:

"Thank you so much for your words of encouragement Severina and Gingerpants ...but here's the thing..I know it may not be for a request for more "primary" evidence...I just want answers as to procedure to be prepared just in case it is and know what the procedure is when any more evidence you can add is either more secondary evidence or get new primary evidence (since the initial K1 filing). Hope someone on here knows...as my lawyer..well I do not trust him as thus far I feel he misguided me ..plus I am sure he would love me to have to refile so he can make more money...he actually told me to stay away from the "misinformation" I find on the web and only trust him which makes me trust him even less...Truth is if I have to file again from scratch to make the "newer" evidence admissible...I would never take the K1 route again and instead go get married in his country and then file to bring him here.

BTW Severina I read your "story" and felt moved by it :wow: and wish you and your intended a speedy track on the K1 visa journey...specially since it took so many years to get to the point you are now at now but your right "love has no boarders" "


I believe they would allow you to submit new primary evidence after receiving an RFE, and I've haven't read anything on here to suggest otherwise.

Unless you have complications in your case you may want to drop the lawyer...his comments seem a bit dodgy. :unsure: I read about a lot of people on here who've used lawyers that actually messed loads of things up on their case, costing them time and money.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-20 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVISA K1 HELP

So I decided to tackle this Fiancee visa on my own and I hope I am making the right decision. Tons of information out there, but I wanted to know a few things. I started filling out my forms and I notice that when you do it by computer you cannot type in the whole address sometime so what do I do? Also I have 2 years worth of email trail, what is appropriate? On these forms they ask for state or province, but my fiance is in Panama so there is no state or province so do I leave that open? Form 325A (employment last 5 years, I have been employed at the same location since 2000 but I cannot fit the address so what do I do? Please help..



Try and fit the addresses as best you can, if you haven't already try abbreviating words like 'road,' 'circle,' etc. If they still don't fit include an attachment on the following page.

You don't need to prove your relationship at this point of the process, only that you've seen each other within the last two years so including emails would be optional.

Put his county in place of the province.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-23 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many times should we meet?
As Coconuts said, it doesn't matter that you've only met once. Just make sure you have evidence to prove your trip in June.
GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-20 22:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStarting K1 process - Living in UK?
You can list your Scottish address and they'll send it to you there (my last notice was sent from California and only took a week to arrive in Ireland).

I'm not sure what you should do about the situation with your taxes. Did you know you were supposed to file or was it an innocent mistake? It may be something you'll need to sort out with the IRS first.

It's nice to meet another overseas American applicant, and interestingly enough we share the same name :P

Edited by Gingerpants, 23 August 2010 - 05:33 PM.

GingerpantsFemaleIreland2010-08-23 17:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to put a suffix to a name on an I-129F
Okay we have the same problem. So JR should be on the first name part? Or should it be on other names used?

Say --
last name: DOE
first name: John
middle name: Ray

Other names used: John R. Doe JR

What do you think?

Edited by yummyfries, 13 May 2010 - 02:24 PM.

070809FemalePhilippines2010-05-13 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSuffix Clarification for I129F form

I don't know if this will apply to you. Some of my records have the "JR" suffix (birth certificate) and some don't (passport) so I left the "JR" out on #1 of the I-129F form but wrote in my full name with the "JR" at the end on #7 "Other names used." My I-129F petition was just approved yesterday without any RFE's. Hope this helps.


Oh thanks :)

But both last name on his birth cert and passport lists his JR..
and both displays LAST NAME as DOE JR

So we might use that instead.

Edited by yummyfries, 15 May 2010 - 12:53 AM.

070809FemalePhilippines2010-05-15 00:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSuffix Clarification for I129F form

I think there's an echo in here. The above might work. I know for sure this will work.

LAST NAME: DOE JR
FIRST NAME: John
MIDDLE NAME: Ray



Thanks!! :thumbs:
070809FemalePhilippines2010-05-14 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSuffix Clarification for I129F form
Hi guys, I've seen this topic before but there was no clear clarification about it and we just want to make sure that we don't have a rework just because of this small detail.

Okay, in I129F form how do you fill it out if your name ends with a suffix JR?
In what area will we put the suffix when there is no specific box asking for the suffix?

Sample name: John Ray Doe JR

Will it be--
LAST NAME: DOE
FIRST NAME: John JR
MIDDLE NAME: Ray

Or will it be safer to just put--
LAST NAME: DOE
FIRST NAME: John
MIDDLE NAME: Ray
and fill out Other Names Used John R. Doe JR

Thanks!! :)

Edited by yummyfries, 14 May 2010 - 12:14 AM.

070809FemalePhilippines2010-05-14 00:14:00