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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help with address for Egypt
I just want to let you know that I have heard where a lot of people do not receive letters in Egypt. My husband never received any of mine and I have two friends that never received their letters either. Do not send anything in important in the envelope. Good luck!
AymsgirlFemaleEgypt2008-09-09 08:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2
You are welcome to check out our timeline.
AymsgirlFemaleEgypt2008-11-15 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgotta question...does the woman have to be rich....
You need to apply as soon as you can after the marriage. The beneficiary will technically be out of status after their I-94 expires (90 days). However if you get married on day 88, you can file on day 102 and still be ok. It's more a matter of the foreign spouse can't do much until AOS is filed and EAD/AP are received.

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You don't have to be rich at all - you can just use a co-sponsor.

It's true that the fees are a lot, but you don't pay for everything at one time (except AOS - ouch).


Hi Everybody,

Just since we are talking numbers and i have so few in my pocket,

how much is AOS? and how long after their arrival and marriage (in the case of a K1) do you have to file AOS?

Thanks, rose.gif
hz


I'm not sure about the AOS timeframe, but I do know it's $1010...Thank goodness I've already saved up for it. Darren has paid for everything up to this point, so I have no problem paying for this...

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-11 09:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the U.S. while the case is pending at USCIS
The officers at POE might not even ask you for any evidence. It is really up to the immigration official. If you have the money, you can always try. The worst that will happen is you will not get in and have to pay for a return ticket. There is a period of validity on the approved I-129f (3 months??? Can't remember), but this can be extended through the consulate. Let's all hope that you get approved soon and interview and get here by August though!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-11 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp me pls...Pocket was left at the Port of Entry...
Yes, they keep the sealed envelope from the consulate. I don't know the process for the PI, but I don't know why you birth cert would be in it? We showed my husbands at the interview, but only a copy that we submitted was kept.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-11 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp and advice on K-1 Visa
http://www.travel.st...types_1268.html There's the link regarding student visas. Your fiance won't have much to do with your brothers student visa.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-07 07:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnext step??
is she going to go though JFK and get the temp work permit? If she doesn't, she can't work until she gets the EAD in the mail after you file for it. I THINK, but am not sure, she would need the SSN to work, since an employer is supposed to check ability to work. Just a guess though.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-08 20:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew filer....
You will also have the visa fee (was $100 when we did it, not sure what it is now) plus the medical that you will have to pay for. Also don't forget the police certificate that you will have to pay for.

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Hello, and welcome to the forum! I'm not filing until October, so I know exactly how you're feeling. Hang in there - August will come much faster than you think, especially if you're starting to prepare now. biggrin.gif

As for your questions - I may be incorrect about them, so someone feel free to bop me if I am, but.. I believe the fees for this process will come to a total of $1,465.00. The K-1 processing fee is $455, while the Adjustment of Status fee that comes a bit later is something like $1,010.

With regards to moving - If you're changing permanent addresses, I believe you have to notify USCIS. More information can be found here: https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa

Best of luck, darling! I hope your journey is swift and as painless as possible. <3

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-12 22:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBig Problem, Never Got NOA2 Letter from USCIS
I also had a problem with them not sending the NOA2. What we did was call the USCIS line and use the RFE trick to speak with someone in California, NOT the normal idiots at their call center. This woman resent my NOA2 free of charge and called back in a week to check we received it. I'd try that route first and if it doesn't work, try krikits. Good luck!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-16 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed some advice
Keep in mind he will need to provide financial info for AOS as well. Even if he can still do everything for the I-134, it's going to be another few months till you will file for AOS. Is there any way he can defer admission for a year? Otherwise start begging everyone you can think of to co-sponsor.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-09 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSucessfully visited the US while my K1 Visa is pending
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Hi there!

I just wanted to share my experience of visiting the U.S. when we are still waiting for the K1 Visa. We had filed the K1 application on March 3rd. and got an NOA1 from USCIS on March 6th, 2008. After that...nothing happens yet!

I went back to Taiwan on April 16th, 2008. Stayed in my country for two and half months. The K1 process is painfully slow and it's taking longer than we thought. So I decided to come back to the U.S. while the K1 is pending. I have done lots of research on visajourney.com. I got scared that I might be trun away at the airport and waste $1,300 bucks. I tried it anyway and I made it!!

Here is how I did it:

First of all, I went to the American Institute in Taiwan to applied for a B1 Visa( Tourist Visa). The AIT officer did not have any records about my K1 Visa so I got it easily. And then I purchased a round-trip flight ticket from Taiwan to San Francisco. I did not have a letter from a company since I didn't work, I did not have a lease or mortgage in Taiwan, I did not have any strong ties to Taiwan excepted the return flight ticket.

When I arrived at the SFO Int'l airport. I stayed calm and confident. The POE officer only asked me 3 questions with smile:

1. Are you a student? No, I am a visitor.
2. Who are you visiting on this trip? My boyfriend.
3. How long are you going to stay in the U.S.? 2 months.

The POE officer did not know anything about my K1 visa. He looked at my passport, asked me questions and said have a fun trip!

So for those who are wondering if you can visit the U.S. while waiting for the K1 approval. My experience might be able to cheer you up a little bit! It's okay if you don't have strong ties to your own country. Just don't be panic and be polite when going through the customs. They won't eat you.

Good Luck!! smile.gif

Lavinia


Glad you made it through Lavinia. good.gif I wouldn't however be advising everyone to do this. It's totally up to the Border official who you get at the incoming inspection. I would always advise people to bring information that suggests ties to their home country just in case. If you don't need it fine, but if you do need it...you have it there.


I've got to disagree with you. If you can afford the ticket and return ticket if need be, why not try? It's just money. To some people, its not worth the risk and to others it is. This isn't going to hurt your chances of getting a K1 if you get turned away or denied a tourist visa. All you have to lose is $$
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-07 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow can he stay?
My husband brought over a letter from his school stating he was due back, a letter from his employer (on company letterhead) stating when he was due back and I think a bank statement showing all his finances were still back home. Bring either a copy of the lease or letter from the landlord for proof of that. Really its all up to the interviewing officer to decide if he's at risk of staying. Some don't ask anything and some grill people. It's luck of the line smile.gif

I would definitely start filing the K1 NOW if I were you. Get the ball rolling ASAP. I would definitely not risk the VWP option. Sure people have done it, but you have a history of living together and a child together, a bit more fishy than a couple who saw each other a few times a year on vacation and dont have a child together. I'm sure there's a story somewhere of a couple in your circumstance doing this, but to me, it's too risky and not worth the extra few months together.

Edited by msu17, 30 July 2008 - 01:49 PM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-30 13:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
Congrats on the expedite!!! They are so difficult to get so its great to hear you can be together that much sooner. Here's to a wonderful life together!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-22 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo hotel receipts
Keep in mind that there aren't too many mistakes you can make that will ruin your chances of getting your gf a visa. Don't lie, don't "enhance" the truth, make sure you triple check all the paperwork. All you are paying a lawyer for MOST of the time is filling out paperwork. Obviously there are cases where having a lawyer is important, but you can hire one at any point in the process. You have plenty of time to figure this out on your own. Once you really understand the process, it's pretty straight forward. But do what makes you comfortable. If you are going to go with a lawyer, spend this time researching them, interviewing them and checking references. They can mess your process up really badly if they don't know what they are doing and are left to their own devices.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-12 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMultiple questions regarding K-1 Visas
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For example, she can't come to the country on a tourist visa with the INTENT of getting married. Of course, I'm sure many people do but it's illegal.


Just to clarify, she can come into the Country with the intent of marrying... what she can not do is come into the Country with the intent of marrying then staying. wink.gif The marriage is not the problem... staying is the problem.


So she can come into the US on a tourist visa and tell the people at the POE that she intends on getting married here? Or she can come on a student visa and tell the embassy when she's applying for a visa that she is going to get married while on the student visa?

Not being a smart***, actually curious because I was under the impression that is illegal as a tourist visa is for tourist related activities and plans, while a student visa is a student visa.


Of course you can get married on a tourist visa. People from around the world do destination weddings here just like we do in their countries. You just can't stay. The US doesn't give a ####### where people marry, they just care who overstays.

To the OP, if you want to file right now, I'd probs do the CR1. You'll probs have to be apart a few extra months, but upon arrival, she'll have a greencard, which will enable her to work, travel outside the US, get a drivers license immediately etc. Otherwise, K1 tends to be quicker.

Edited by msu17, 19 August 2008 - 06:32 PM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-19 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan the congressman help us?
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I have a follow-up question... When reading the thread posted here containing questions/recommendations from the former adjudicator (I believe his name was HuskerKiev?) he mentioned that Congressional intervention could speed up the process, but it seems like that is no longer the case... What changed?
That information is five years old, or however long. Although people are free to read any or all of it, I personally wish that there were a big flag on the information to state how old it is. The excited or desperate tend to view it literally or as current gospel.

What has changed? Congressional offices apparently have a special line (person) to call with inquiries, but it is for information only (response within 72 hours, if I recall what I was told). No special attention or treatment is given to cases beyond a 72-hour response about "status" to the congressional office.


That was posted within the last year, year and a half. He clearly states when he worked there. Getting your congressional official involved is dependent upon your congressional official. Some help, some don't. Really, they shouldn't do anything until after a person is outside of processing times except in exceptional circumstances. There's a line with thousands in it, everyone needs to wait. Definitely look forward to what comes after you get the NOA2 and have everything ready to send off to speed stuff up. Some embassies are helpful about working with you and some aren't. The UK embassy (at least last year) was very accomidating to several of our members, including us. We put in our wedding date and got a fairly early interview. Another member called and got her appt moved up.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-10 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Processing Dates...Who To Trust?
I completely agree with Kim and Russ. Wherever you got the idea that you can't come on VWP is wrong. Lots of people do it all the time (including us!) Think about it, no return ticket is relatively strong evidence that you might not come home. Coming to visit your fiance with a bunch of ties to home makes a lot more sense. Just be honest but don't tell them your whole life story. Regarding marriage while a tourist, that is perfectly legal. However staying without a visa is going to cause issues.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-13 09:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan Marry while waiting for K1 Visa
Yup, just have her come here, go to the courthouse, get married, file AOS, get the AP and go back to the PI for the big ceremony. It usually takes only a few months to get AP after you file and then she is free to leave the US for short visits. I know for most of us its the ceremony that makes the marriage, not signing a piece of paper.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-13 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
I agree, just a speed bump. If I were in this super-sucky situation, I think I would either a) move to the UK (though I'm saying this without having any kids) OR get home and start earning some more $$ to build up for sponsorship. How much is the earning potential for your current job? Can you make enough to sponsor this coming year? If not, start applying for either another PT job or look for every full time job available. Yes, probably you're might have to be apart for another year, but you CAN do this! What is his field in the UK? Will he be able to find a similar job here? Keep in mind if your earning potential is low, he can't work for a while when he first gets here, so its another mouth to feed without any added income. Other UKers may disagree, but from what I've observed of my husbands friends and family, its easier to get less skilled jobs over there than here. It might be easier to build a life for your new family over there right now. You can always move back here if your daughter hates it over there. Regardless of what happens, dont give up, its just another challenge to overcome and you can definitely do it! Good luck!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-03 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCultural misunderstanding or fraud?
I agree, visit time. My husband and I still have miscommunications in person and he is from the UK! If you've still got concerns after seeing her again, maybe then its time to rethink this. I agree with the women and respect her enough NOT to surprise her with the sole concern of seeing how she reacts. I would have been SO mad at Paul if he did that... Surprise visit for my birthday because he missed me, ok. Surprise visit to see if I was playing him, fight for weeks.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-22 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
Ah, he likes parts and dislikes parts. He gets frustrated a lot and misses his friends. He's having trouble making friends here since he only cares about football (the real kind) and no one actually knows anything about it. But he has a lot more opportunities here than there. I think once he makes friends it'll go easier. We're going to move in a few years somewhere more international so hopefully that'll help. On the plus side, the weather is MUCH better and we're FAR away from his mom smile.gif They have a much better relationship 3000 miles apart...

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Yup, as long as you are both legally able to marry (both over 18 so check!) then its a non-issue. We were pretty young when we filed (22 and 24) and my mom was our co-sponsor. I was living with them at the time and we were going to be living next door in an apt owned by them and there were no questions asked. As long as you can both be legally married when the non-USC gets here and there's someone taking financial responsibility for them, London is cool.


Yes, we have studied all the guidelines and checklists repeatedly and marked down everything we need, hopefully I will be off to file for the visa and get the ball rolling very very soon! Waiting for my fiance in the UK to send his forms and evidence that we have met (he has plane tickets, luggage tags, photographs etc) and then we're all set! Very happy to hear that you were also fairly young, but successful nonetheless! Does your husband like living in the US?

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed some experience advice!
Yup, as long as you are both legally able to marry (both over 18 so check!) then its a non-issue. We were pretty young when we filed (22 and 24) and my mom was our co-sponsor. I was living with them at the time and we were going to be living next door in an apt owned by them and there were no questions asked. As long as you can both be legally married when the non-USC gets here and there's someone taking financial responsibility for them, London is cool.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-17 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP!!! REALLY... NEED HELP!
These financial problems are HIS problems and you are being very supportive of that waiting around for 3 years (from what you've posted). Your immigration status is YOUR problem, and from what you've said, he is DEFINITLY NOT supporting you. In my mind, you have 2 choices, smack him in the head, go get a marriage license again, make an appt with someone who can officiate a marriage ceremony and file for AOS as directed by your lawyer. Option 2 = leave him and find someone who actually listens to you, doesn't string you along for 3 years and is willing to follow through on promises made to you and the government. Getting married and filing AOS is going to cost you a LOT less in the long run than hiring a lawyer and fighting deportation, so really his argument about his business problems makes no sense! Good luck and I hope you can shake his stubborness out of him!!!

Edited by msu17, 14 February 2008 - 02:56 PM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-14 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 study... other options?
I agree, K1 is the best way to go. Her coming here on a student visa with the intent to stay probs. wouldn't be legal. However if that was the choice you decided, she wouldn't switch to a K1, but rather just directly file AOS. She could come here on a student visa and file a K1, but she would need to go home for the interview etc. You going to Holland has no effect on the K1. You can file a K1 at any time or from anywhere, but that doesn't change the process. Going there and getting married is fine, but usually K3 takes longer. Not sure about DCF, but for all countries you need to have established residency there in order to file for a non-usc. Once she is here, there might be a lag time till she can enroll, but it shouldn't take too long. Perhaps have her come during summer. Just remember which every option you choose, once she gets to the US there will be a few months before she can leave (till she gets AP).

Edit: People DO change status from student visas (as long as they don't have a home residency requirement) all the time, but if you have the INTENT to do that when you enter on the student visa, that isn't ok.

Edited by msu17, 06 October 2008 - 07:42 AM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-06 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPreparing my fiance's petiton
I just put big paper clips around each section and included a cover sheet. Does it state in the paperwork how it needs to be organized? No, so you wont be approved or denied or approved faster based on how you do it. I would organize it with all the required stuff (like the check!) at the top, but that's about it. It all gets pulled apart and put into their own files anyways. You are just wasting money on expensive filing thingys
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-10 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvanced parole on a K1 visa, for travel to other countries
No point in applying for AP before you file AOS. Don't know if that's what you meant. It takes around 3 months to get AP, so its a waste of $$ to file before you are married and file AP. Same thing with EAD.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-13 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 for dual national(not currently living in the US)
I agree with the CR1 option. People usually go K1 because it is faster, but once here you need to apply for the greencard. On CR1 she will get the greencard and you can skip AOS. It takes longer for her to get to the US, but saves you time in the long run for the AOS and I would guess saves you money. And is DCF reinstated? Could they do that?
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-28 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Yup it was asked back on oh page 4-5 :) I got in on this baby early, so I've been following for the last day :-D Basically looks like they have databases with much more info than we want to know about to check AND with so many petitions, they arent' going through VJ. Have fun browsing!!!

Haven't read through all nine pages yet (but I will), so I'm sorry if this has been asked already, but one of the other questions we've had around here is whether the adjudicators knew about, or checked into, VisaJourney at all..... any comments there, Husker?


msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-22 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Thanks for sharing HuskerKiev. Its nice to know that there are good people wanting to help us out. I know at least I tend to forget how many other people are applying. Welcome to VJ!!! Hope we can help you as much as I'm sure you will help us!!! Yay for Feb filers :-D
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-02-21 19:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresETA
hehe you need to watch more TV tongue.gif
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-13 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPostponing K1 Process?
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So, the question! Is there any way to postpone the K-1 visa once we receive the NOA2? Perhaps to enter the US summer of 2010 instead? How on earth do we go about doing that With another year here, we could earn well and save, and be much more comfortable by the time we get to the US...and also just have more time together here.


You may consider withdrawing your K1 petition, get married abroad and follow an CR-1/IR-1 visa path. good.gif


That's what I was thinking. That way you can get married nowish, file the petition and when you both move to the US, you husband will have a green card meaning he can immediately look for work, not wait the 3 months + for the temp. work permit. If you want to keep going with the K1, you've got a few months till you get to the embassy stage and once there, you can drag your feet in sending stuff to the embassy. Plus you have 6 months from the time the K1 is issued to get to the US. However making it all the way to summer '10 is pushing it. If it were me, I'd cancel the K1 and go CR-1 route. Something to look into.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-18 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo Online Tracking After a Month and Half - Should I worry? VSC, Lawyer Concern, Timeframe,
Haha, taht's not recent... USCIS online tracking sucks. You can call their hotline and check your status that way. If you have a #, they read off your names, it means you are in teh system.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-18 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat happens if your case gets denied
There are reasons for denial at all levels of this. If you forgot the check, it'll get sent back, send the check in and its ok. If you haven't fufilled the requirements of the K1 (ie have met in person w/in the last 2 years etc.) then you are denied and you'd need to meet and refile. If you forgot to send something or they want more evidence of your meeting etc then you will get a request for more info, send that in and they'll give you your decision. At the consulate level, if they don't believe you are really in love often times they will provide you the opportunity to present more info but, as mentioned before if you are caught in a lie or misrepresentation, then they often times can deny right there and it's sent back to the US where it dies. Most people, ESPECIALLY from Canada will never have to worry about that unless it's a sham marriage that should be denied anyways (not saying you are).

Just make sure you have done everything that's required, don't forget the check and don't lie and you should be fine. Most mistakes can be fixed during the process.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary’s passport/ UK Travel Doc /Asylum in UK
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Normally, Travel documents can be used instead of Passport. Just to be on the safe side contact the US embassy in London to get a final answer.

Sorry i couldn't be of more help.

Good luck!



Thanks for your answer. I have made an info pass for my area for tomorrow and my finance will be phoning US embassy in London on Wed. I will post our findings here so someone else going thru this will have some ideas.



Just to update in case anyone else goes thru this. I made a info pass appointment and they directed me to phone the port of entry. I phoned CBP at the Detroit office 3 times. I had a person say no right away with out hearing me out that the UK TD wouldn't work.

Then I spoke with 2 individuals who replied yes, of course it would work if it was an official document from the united kingdom.

At any rate we are speeding up the UK citizen ship- this leaves me with another question on if the beneficiaries citizen ship changes- and since the UK and croatia both allow dual citizenship, I am wondering if he will still need a croatian passprt once his UK citizenship goes thru. Or does it have to be a passport from the country I listed on the petition.

I have a feeling I already know the answer.

Thanks for those who answered. I am surprized there wasn't more help on here. Seems rather clicky on this site. :-(


This is a self-help site. The people providing responses are those of us who are, or who have gone through the process. We as well are a VERY small number of the actual K visa people that go through the process. We can only answer what we know. Often times people ask us questions that no one has had that situation before.

When you first posted, that's what you asked for. You hoped someone might know more about this situation than you did, and said you hoped someone on here had been through this. I've been on VJ for several years, and there are very few requests for information if any for the information you requested. Your situation is very unique. As well, posters are not necessarily from the USA, many are from the county of immigrating.

Your comment about things being clicky will probably only ensure that no one will now reply to your ungraciousness.



Wow- okay- well I guess I will just make a new profile if I even come back after you make it seem so inviting. Sorry to hurt your feelings. And whats with the attitude. I was just disappointed and felt not anyone was hearing me or looking at my issue.


I hope you're just grouchy at this whole process because that was uncalled for. You ask a question that people at the info pass appt and border patrol DIDN'T know and get annoyed because no one here answered your question. If you have a situation that someone has seen before, we are all willing to help, but its pretty standard practice around here to NOT answer if we dont know rather than post what we think since that could have serious repercussions. If you want clicky go to OT. Otherwise chill!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-23 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew at this...Going to get married to a non US citizen
Thanks smile.gif So many problems on here are easily prevented by reading everything 99 times, thoroughly understanding it and clarifying anything you aren't 100% sure on. I'd rather spend 1-2 months going through everything (not just on VJ, but read all the information pages on the USCIS website) than file immediately and make a huge mistake (like getting married while waiting for a K1 to be approved!)
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew at this...Going to get married to a non US citizen
I agree, it seems you are a bit confused (since this is a confusing process!). My advice would be to read the guides for K1, K3 and CR1, read the documents required for filing (ie I129f for K1) wait a day, re-read it all again and again until you really get a feel for it and then come back and ask for whatever clarification you need. For me, I spent several months reading and re-reading before we filed anything. As much of a hurry as we all are to be with our loved one, this is one process where taking the extra few days to cross all the t's and dot all the i's is the best plan. Good luck!
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA possible shortcut around all of this nonsense??????
It's one of the confusing quirks that is US immigration. If you meet someone while they are on a student visa or a previous acquaintance comes over on a student visa and while here you make the decision to marry and file directly for AOS, that's ok. If however you have made the decision to marry and get them here by filing for a student visa, that is fraud. It is all about intent and what can be proven at the AOS interview. You may be able to do that and get away with it, but the much safer and legal route is filing for a fiance or spousal visa.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-25 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUpdated from the Uscis
The email didn't work for the K1 but did for AOS... Go figure. Regarding being "touched", check the online status and if the date of last action or whatever changes, that's a touch.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 18:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of ongoing relationship
Always send copies unless originals are specifically requested. Proof of relationship doesn't even need to be submitted at this stage (though most do). Just evidence of meeting within the last 2 years.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-26 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresComplicated situation please help.
This is one case where a consultation with a qualified immigration lawyer makes sense. With the overstay and previous filing, I would meet with someone who is very familiar with family immigration law to get a better handle on the situation.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-27 20:52:00