ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresName change after you get married
1/2 the people filing for AOS after marriage are female. It;s not crazy unusual, they know people do it all the time.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-16 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan tourist visa be used while applying for other visas
QUOTE (dpds @ Jun 17 2009, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Once your fiancee visit you next time get married then apply for a green card. No need to spend money for K1.


Violation of TOS by recommending an illegal action. You can't just come and file or no VWP countries would do K1... Only way to do what you are proposing is to spontaneously decide while in the US that you wish to marry and you are responsible for proving that. Yes, some people get away with it, but some don't and face bans for re-entry to the US.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-17 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeclaration of Meeting: Include all?
Yes, you want to include the first meeting. You don't want them to ask at the interview about the first meeting and you slip up and mention an earlier visit. That will look awfully suspicious. They only want proof that you met in the last 2 years, it doesn't have to be from every trip.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-18 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresucis customer service
Just accept that fact and life will go much smoother. Yes, USCIS sucks, they have horrible customer service, the general minions you get on the phone are not to be trusted and no, it's not fair. Soon you will be through it all and not have to deal with them again for a while.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-19 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother odd question from me
Regarding K1, it won't matter either way (especially at a Canadian embassy, not a high fraud place smile.gif). You also don't have to have both parties on the lease for AOS, we didn't since my mom owned the apartment where we were living when he first moved here and there was no lease involved at all.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-19 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa over stay visa waiver hardship
Yours is a case where a consultation at least with a lawyer would be very useful. Make sure you check with your state's bar association and make sure to investigate how much experience the firm has with family based immigration before you retain them.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-18 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need Help , Regarding the K1 Visa Filling
As long as you are legally living in Saudi Arabia, the US consulate will allow you to interview there.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-21 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1...DIY?
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Jun 21 2009, 03:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am using an attorney, but yes they do take a bit longer in sending the paperwork. But, my situation was a little complicated so I just wanted to be safe and make sure I have no problems. I think attorneys can not speed it up or neither can they slow it down once the paperwork is submitted. I did not get my NOA1, but my attorney got it. They were good about calling me about it as soon as they recieved it. I don't think it takes a year, but more like 7 months max. This the reason why people due the K-1 fiance visa as its a shorter waiting period for your loved one to get in the states. If you feel confident in doing yourself than that is the faster way to go.



Your 7 months is a bit off, this is highly variable based upon the wait for an interview at the consulate. Luckily the PI are pretty quick smile.gif


msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-21 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImportant Advice for NEW K1 Filers
So, with this clause I go ahead and apply the k1 stating that my culture does not allow us to physically have a relationship until after marriage. So I waited and waited for a reply.

To most that is different from not being allowed to physically be in each others presence until the marriage. Not being able to hold hands, or kiss or hug does not mean you can't sit on couch A across the room where she sits on couch B and you talk for 5 minutes and document that. There are cultures where the 2 parties are not permitted to even sit on couch A and B, which is why the clause is in the petition. They do VERY RARELY approve on this clause, so removing it because you feel wronged is just silly.

We do appreciate you adding this post, since we get questions regarding this waiver fairly often and now we have a personal experience to refer the poster to. However what most people here are reacting to is your attitude that you were wronged and the USCIS is at fault. They are just following their standard procedure and you did not submit adequate evidence to meet the requirement for the waiver. And the point you made that the gov. is out of line by asking individuals to petition for their loved ones is def. going to ruffle a few feathers. The US has these rules in place because individuals brought "spouses" to the US for immigration purposes only for too long and the US put a stop to it. The US does not have the obligation to let anyone in the country just because you claim they are your spouse. You actually have to prove it. So prove it and move on with your day. From now on, make sure you investigate before decide waivers are for you and you often save yourself a lot more time.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-21 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresComing to America
My husband wasn't very nervous, but I tried to find other people with similar interests or from his country that we could hang out with when he got here. I didn't have very much to do when he first got here which helped a lot since I could show him how to drive in the US, help him get all his documents sorted, show him around the area. I also looked into activities he likes. I got him a gym membership and found a place for him to go play soccer.

I think one of the hardest parts of the move is when they first get here and the novelty wears off. They don't have any friends yet, they can't work yet and you have to work to support your new family. Look ahead to what activities you can find for them to get involved in to meet people and stay busy until they can work. I know for my husband it was especially tough not being able to work since he always has. If you an arrange for any family or friends to visit a few months after they move that help since it's something to look forward to.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-22 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong "Petition Approved" Date on K-1 Visa
And if they say anything, put on a big wide-eyed face and in your most confused voice simply state you didn't notice it, wow, they have sharp eyes wink.gif Or put it on paper if you get an RFE (not that you should).
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-12 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal signatures on forms?
QUOTE (Bobby_Umit @ Jun 24 2009, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The issue with "black" and "blue" ink is an old problem with copiers.

Black ink copies better (for the record keeping you see). good.gif

Blue ink tends to copy "light", and after many duplications, it can disappear. (spooky) blush.gif

New copiers do not have this issue, but every now and tend, some GS has a tiff over it... devil.gif


However I have also seen people get RFE's for an originally signed form that was signed in black because the AO thought it was a copy... When we sent it the recommendation was sign in blue because of this. Who knows, just sign it and cross your fingers!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo NOA2 yet, but letter from NVC
Looks like they aren't sending out NOA2's again. This happened for a bit in 07 when we got approved. DO NOT pay the 350$. If you call USCIS they will tell you you need to pay it blah blah blah and submit a service request (which takes months). What you need to do is call and press the numbers for an RFE. This will put you on the phone with someone from the actual service center who has access to your case. They are able to re-send your NOA2 and will normally do it for free. If they don't, just try calling back the next day and get someone else.

Whatever you do, don't talk to the normal USCIS people. I did that when we didn't get the NOA2, told them we got the NVC letter (since they were telling me I wasnt approved) and they told me that K1's aren't sent to NVC. They then sent me to a superior to recall my petition from NVC blink.gif Luckily the superior wasn't an idiot, but they did tell me about the 350, which I refused to pay and submitted a service request.

I have heard SOME people submit the online approval (if you have that but not the NOA2) and it being accepted for AOS. However, this often ends up with and RFE for the original.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBias against Brazillians
laughing.gif Too funny. Hey, as an American woman I think all hot foreign ladies should be slowed down. Make me look better smile.gif

QUOTE (charles! @ Jun 24 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes they intentionally slow down brazilian applications, the usa can only handle so many hot women arriving on a k visa.


msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 21:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBias against Brazillians
I haven't been following the service centers lately, but typically there is no bias regarding country of origin at the service centers. Different embassies work differently and that can be unfair.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 21:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust starting to put together our k1 visa
QUOTE (Jamie&Harry @ Jun 24 2009, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok im on lunch break. Our letters of intent are just the standard I do declare I will marry this person with in 90 days thing..but do I need to have at this point some sort of letter stating from both of us how we feel and blahblah blah I love him and he loves me? I thought that was when we get the interview..I guess what im asking should our letter have more guts to it or is it fine just being a simple office type letter? He's mailing his tomorrow so if i need it gussied up (LOL at gussied) we need to do it quick.


There is no lovey dovey letter submitted at any point unless your specific embassy wants to see that, which usually they don't since any fraudster can write a love letter. The plain "i intend to marry X within 90 days of entering the US" basic letter is what they want. Again, check with others from your country to see what your embassy wants to make sure that they aren't the one wierd place that wants it.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust starting to put together our k1 visa
You have good self advice smile.gif Just get through today. Do your petition according to the guides and do it as thoroughly as you can. Try not to forget anything, especially the check smile.gif If you do forget to send anything, you will just get an RFE, send the missing info back and move on. It will only delay you for a little bit. As long as you don't lie and have met the requirements for a K1 (being free to marry, having met w/in 2 years etc), there is little you can do at this stage to result in denial. Once you get your petition sent off, you will have plenty of time to learn about how your embassy works. Go over to the country subforums at the bottom of the forum page and find other people going through your embassy. Start talking with them and find out the quirks of your embassy. Someone on here used to say you can be scared or you can be informed smile.gif You just need to know what you need to be prepared for when you get to the interview.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust starting to put together our k1 visa
Pictures of the 2 of you are not necessarily required. Most people send them since it shows the 2 of you in one place at the same time, however it can't prove that it was within the last 2 years. Send what you have. We only sent 3 of us I think (we both hate pics). If at the interview you get asked about it or you get an RFE (very unlikely since I'm sure you have other evidence of meeting) just submit the stuff you have for the accident and subsequent theft. I wouldn't bother to send any evidence of the accident with the original petition. Just relax and take care of it if there is any problems when and if it happens
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-24 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa assistance firms
A service to have someone look over stuff is a complete waste of money. Either hire a lawyer if it is needed or do it yourself. Find someone you trust either in your real life or on VJ, send them your documents and have them look over it to make sure it's ok. 200$ for proofreading is just silly. I can honestly not think of anything that you could make a mistake on in sending or filling out paperwork (that is HONEST, if you lie, obviously that could lead to a denial) that would result in a denial. Any mistake is met with an RFE going through USCIS and you have plenty of time to research what to do for your respective embassy.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-16 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWould you let him take a crap on you?
Nope. Go home and be thankful you found out BEFORE you got married.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-28 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about all of the things mailed within the US
You would be the beneficiary. The NOA1 and NOA2 will go to your American fiance or your lawyer if you have one. The consulate will alert you when they have your application. That is country specific how they do this, so someone from Mexico will have to answer those questions. you can also look under embassy info.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-02 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me! I have no idea where to starttt!!! (Egyptian/US relationship)
I agree, do DCF. It goes MUCH faster than the CR1 or K1 and you can stay in the country with him. Most of us cant do that because we are not residents in our fiance's country. Not sure how sponsorship works with DCF, but for the other visas you can have any US citizen co-sponsor your fiance. We did that since I'm in medical school and can't work. Typically both you and your co-sponsor fill out the paperwork for it.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-07 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCall history in YM
Screen capture. Can't remember how to do it, but thats what I used for our call logs. Google it or hopefully someone can come along and tell you how.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-02 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Expedite Request Approved
Ya, please more info. I've never seen anyone get expedited for USCIS error before. Interesting to hear what they messed up and how you got them to admit their mistake.

To the OP, your wait time is SIGNIFICANTLY over the average unless there were other issues that I'm not seeing right now. No real reason for it unfortunately. Some people just get unlucky or there was other stuff going on.

Edited by msu17, 02 July 2009 - 09:00 PM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-02 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshmm what if.... we let the date to get married pass by?
You can delay the petition by delaying submitting paperwork back to the embassy (the P3 that they send you). You have either 3-4 months of validity on the NOA2 (can't remember exactly), but this is usually extended by the embassy. You may have to request it, and that procedure is country specific. Once you have the visa, you cannot extend the 6 months to enter. USCIS doesn't care what extenuating circumstances there are in your life.

To refile, you will need to request a waiver. If that is the path you need to go down, you can read on waivers in the forum lower down on the page.

I guess I'm just confused what you mean by being saved. Everyone I have know that uses that term uses it in the context of accepting Jesus into their lives, which is more of a decision than a random event of God's choosing. So I guess that's why I don't understand why the timing of this is an issue. I agree with others that if you have any doubt of the timing for your requirements to get married, religious or otherwise, you should wait till those are fufilled to file OR have a civil ceremony to satisfy USCIS and then have a religious ceremony to get married in the eyes of God. Sometimes USCIS throws roadblocks in your path that slows you down and other times people fly through, much quicker than expected. Trying to work around 2 floating timelines is too stressful for me.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-03 23:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraveling to the US while waiting for fiancee visa
http://www.visajourn...p;mode=threaded

Here's a good place to look for what evidence to bring.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-03 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraveling to the US while waiting for fiancee visa
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Jul 4 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DOnt mind the haters. Hope she is in your arms sooon!


Excuse me, I am not a hater, I just was saving myself the time to write out a complete explanation that I have written at least 10 times before. It's not that hard to do a search, just allerting the OP to the fact that the info is there to be found, which some info that people ask is not.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-03 23:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestraveling to the US while waiting for fiancee visa
Yes she can. Please read the guides and do a search as this is a VERY commonly asked question.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-03 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of ralastionship
Like the previous poster said, if you are just filing now, send in the photos, passport stamps and anything else you have to prove that you visited your fiance. The interview is when they ask for evidence of a relationship and that is when you would want to provide the chat logs etc. That is when you want to bring everything you have that shows you are in a real relationship and not just faking for immigration benefits. The Western Union stuff may be seen as buying a bride but I think that is something you would want to ask in the PI specific thread, since this might be common there.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-04 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A "Periods of unemployment"
For completions sake? sorry guess I don't get what you are asking.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-03 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of citizenship
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Jul 4 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with your husband. Why do they need blank passport pages?

We sent the bio page of my husband's (the USC) passport and that was all, no copies of stamps and no blank pages. We got an RFE but not for that. You're fine if you simply submitted the bio page of his passport

Good luck.


Who knows why they need all teh pages... But many ajudicators have sent RFE's for less. It is such a case by case thing. It's best to be prepared with either a birth cert or copies of ALL the pages in case you need it. that way you can just immediately send it back and not wait on anything.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-04 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngagement/ Marriage Dilemna
Sorry, I had to laugh at #1. ALL of us are in long distance relationships, that's why we want to file K1's and get our loved ones here smile.gif No immigration visa will be very good for you if you are deploying with the Canadian military as you will not be able to fufill the residency requirement for any of the visas. Just hold off till you are back.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-05 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa- Lot's of problems and ?? please help
You need to seek an consultation with a lawyer. We had a member on here a few months ago who admitted to 2-3 uses of marijuana (no criminal charges, just an admission at her medical) and was denied her visa and was told she needed to go through drug rehab and several other things before she would be admissible again. Considering your fiance has actual drug charges and several other convictions you will not just breeze through.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-06 21:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy Advised Not to Visit, Why?
Usually tourist visas for single women from Russia and other E. european countries can be pretty difficult to get. However it didn't seem like this is what they embassy official was getting at from what you posted. Perhaps the lady thought that it is very difficult to get into the US on a tourist visa and a lot of people get turned away with a pending K1 (which they don't). It might have also been a personal opinion that she didn't think it was worth the $$ and time. Who knows. Visiting won't do anything to the K1, nor will a denial at the border or denial of tourist visa app.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-14 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant and anxious....want my fiance here!!!
QUOTE (Lina y Mario @ Jul 12 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, so, if everything goes according to MY plan, my fiance should be getting his interview date approximately for the last week of August (God willing!). I won't be able to go to Bogota to accompany him to the interview as I will be 38 weeks pregnant by then. Is there anything that I can do to assure the issuance of the visa? I would love for him to be here by the time our daughter is due - September 15!


Make sure he has everything proving you two are in a relationship. Send a letter from your OB perhaps that shows your due date (conception date too and then you can show you were together at that date). Just make sure he has all the evidence and all your paperwork is in order. There is nothing else you can do. Good luck and hopefully your little one decides to be lazy and wait his/her daddy out smile.gif
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-12 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for only 1 month in US?
QUOTE (Jauque @ Jul 19 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (msu17 @ Jul 19 2009, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K1's are for individuals who want their non-USC fiance to move to the US, marry here and stay. No, you don't have to marry or stay here. So technically you could use the K1 for the purpose of coming here for a month. However, I would say that is first a waste of money/time/stress. You have to provide financial info, get all the info that you have relationship together, have her get a police cert, medical and pass her interview. Plus you are going to shell out around 600$ for all this. Second, I find it beyond irritating when people use this visa for purposes other than what it is intended for. Every petition that goes in like this means one more person who is using it for the correct purpose must wait another day to be with their loved one, get through USCIS, get an interview etc. Please don't apply for this visa unless you intend to marry your fiance in the US and stay here.


You had me until the very last line, the purpose of the K1 (being a non-immigrant visa and all) does not need to include the intent to stay in the US, only the intent to marry there.

Courtesy of the US Department of State:

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, allows several ways for an American citizen to petition a foreign loved one to immigrate to the United States. Traditionally, an American would marry his or her spouse in a foreign country and then petition the spouse to immigrate to the United States. Spouses of US citizens receive immediate preference to immigrate to the United States. However, in some cases a foreign citizen and an American citizen cannot legally marry in a foreign country, even though the marriage would have no legal impediments in the United States. For example, some countries require a parent's permission to marry even for adults, or forbid marrying outside of one's religion or ethnic group. Additionally, some couples prefer to have their wedding in the United States. It is in these circumstances such that a K1 visa is especially useful.


Ok, in cases where individuals can't for whatever reason get married in their own country, then fine use the K1 for marriage even if you aren't going to stay. however it does not seem like this is the case for this couple. If it is, then I stand corrected.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-19 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for only 1 month in US?
K1's are for individuals who want their non-USC fiance to move to the US, marry here and stay. No, you don't have to marry or stay here. So technically you could use the K1 for the purpose of coming here for a month. However, I would say that is first a waste of money/time/stress. You have to provide financial info, get all the info that you have relationship together, have her get a police cert, medical and pass her interview. Plus you are going to shell out around 600$ for all this. Second, I find it beyond irritating when people use this visa for purposes other than what it is intended for. Every petition that goes in like this means one more person who is using it for the correct purpose must wait another day to be with their loved one, get through USCIS, get an interview etc. Please don't apply for this visa unless you intend to marry your fiance in the US and stay here.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-19 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI94 lost
1. I94 should be in the passport
2. She cannot leave the US until she has advance parole. This is received after she applies for it along with her AOS paperwork. Usually takes around 3 months, but check current times.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-05 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 to k-3
I agree, CR1 makes much more sense now. Look into that over K3.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-01 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 is almost impoosible now???
The only country I would say this for is vietnam, and there is one specific lawyer most people on here use that I would go with. Other than this, a K1 in essence is not "too difficult" unless you have some specific stuff you didn't mention or are trying to get here via visa fraud.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-01 10:25:00