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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Sep 5 2008, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If your calculations are correct and he left the US having been here less than 180 days, then he has not incurred a bar.

He has however invalidated his VWP privileges and can never use it again. Even if wants to come visit you he will have to apply for a visitors visa.

You cannot simply marry him in England. The UK will not issue a marriage license to an international couple without the foreign born individual having been issued a fiance visa.

This is true. I got one. Very easy to get and fast-like a month-but over 1000. dollars
tracymikeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-11 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Sep 4 2008, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What does the 2007 income have to do with the situation?

What are your present numbers?


It does matter what you made in 2007. We just got turned down and need to find a co-sponsor and i make great money as a nurse. In 2007, I was with my husband in England for over 5 months so my tax return only reflects 61/2 months of wages well below the necessary for three people. I have already made well over the 125% of the poverty level this year. I sent all the proof and a letter from my employer. We were told it did not matter. He was looking only at 2007 taxes and I needed a co-sponsor. Tracy
tracymikeFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-11 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
Interview went well and medical good. She left Kuala Lumpur on 7/25 to Brunei to resign her job and pack. She departed July 30 from BWN and will arrive CAK late on the 31st. So happy. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif energy.gif heart.gif
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-07-30 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
It is all working out. The interview at the embassy will be July 22.
Latest CAT scan shows I am winning so far. Prayers and attitude and chemistry working together. dancin5hr.gif kicking.gif
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-07-21 00:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
I made the telephone request for the expedite on April 1. Recieved an email requesting more documentation on April 3. Faxed papers to CSC on April 9. Follow up call on April 15 without much feedback. Faxed same papers again on April 16. Recieved email with approval of I-129F on April 22.

I am super happy and cant wait for my dear to wake up so I can tell her.
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-04-22 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite for USC serious Medical condition
Seeking some advice and recommendation where the K-1 is submitted, and the USC is advised a serious medical condition exists; (the Stage 4 kind) and a fair prognosis but not a likely a cure. What is the best way to be joined with fiancee soonest.

Thanks for the feedback.
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-03-28 22:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTransit visa in Dusseldorf??
http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

check here and see if that helps u. but of course if it were me i would double check with the german embassy just to make sure 100%.
Donna AFemaleSyria2008-02-21 01:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUs Old Folks
We are 48 and 36, But both consider ourselves young. biggrin.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-01-14 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-photo proofs with Date ?
Photos with dates are not necessary. The primary evidence is that you both have physically met within the required two year period. e.g. travel tickets, passport stamps, visas... etc.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-04 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPREFERRED ATTORNEY SUGGESTIONS?
Unless you have some very special circumstances, hiring an attorney does nothing but drain funds better spent on yourselves and your future together. An attorney stands in the same line we do, with no time savings what so ever. The paperwork is far from complicated if you can read and follow instructions. Have a question? There are tons of folks here that are in your same shoes.

Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-04 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPREFERRED ATTORNEY SUGGESTIONS?
Attorneys are not needed. They do nothing to make the process faster. They can actually slow down things. They wait in the same long line with no special treatment or powers. Just follow the instructions and you will be fine. If you get confused, come to these forums. There are tons of folks that have been through this with answers. Save yourself the grief and the money!

Stop feeding the lawyers! If we do, they should weaken enough to stop breeding. Over time, we might be able to drive them into extinction. The world will be a far better place!

Oh, BTW, you need to turn off the Caps Lock key! It is SHOUTING!
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-01-15 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question concering ex-wifes name
You and I going to hijack another thread? laughing.gif That is an idea. Maybe I'll play over the weekend. Keyword = maybe laughing.gif

Get feeling better!

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 5 2008, 12:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This probably brings up a good point. If you decide to enter her current name, and that current name is different than what's on the divorce decree, then you would instead want to write "see attachment," and in your attachment write her current name and then an explanation that her previous name is the name on the divorce decree.

It's an awful lot of trouble to go through doing it that way though. If you just write her name as it appears on the divorce decree, that's all they're going to be looking for.

Completely off-topic: KT, you know what would be the bomb? If you made that an animated gif and the little heart stalks on yours and Alla's head were sproinging up and down. laughing.gif (hopped up on cold meds, can you tell?)

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-05 00:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A Question concering ex-wifes name
On The !-129F I used my former wife's current legal name which is the same as shown on our divorce decree.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-05 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy K-1 Why Not Marry And Adjust Status B1/B2
I agree! good.gif
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She was here training Airline Agents when we met, so she was coming and going all the time and has been in and out of the states many many times, but now the K1 has been submitted it will be the only way since I assume they put something in the system, if she comes to visit me on a B1/B2 does she tell the CBP Officer that she is visiting her Future Husband and is going through the K-1 visa process??



When they ask the purpose of the visit, respond that it's for a visit. If they ask who, tell the truth. Never lie to a POE official, but there's no requirement that you disclose all the information up front.

In our case, my fiancée just flat out told them she was visiting her fiancée, who had filed a petition for her. She didn't have any problems at all, and (I hypothesize that) most don't. It depends on several things the POE officer takes into consideration (and some luck).


So I assume then that if I file a K-1 for my fiancee, that if during the waiting period I apply for a B-2 for her to visit me, that this would not raise a red flag as we have obviously gone through the pains of applying for an immigrant visa (K-1) and again obviously only intend for her to visit me on the B-1 non-immigrant visa, correct? I wonder, if this is correct, why don't more people do this to ease the pain of separation?


Your fiancee filing for a B2 will not raise a red flag on your K1 case but the K1 case itself is probably a big enough red flag to get the B2 denied based on obvious immigrant intent. It might work in some countries but not likely from Russia.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-05 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???
As long as you're giving out the love! biggrin.gif

Of course we are laypeople, otherwise I'd be Kazan' Tiger, esq. laughing.gif

QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Feb 4 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm hollering at you in the most loving of ways!! tongue.gif

ie - In our household we use the term 'duma$$' as a term of endearment.

Seriously - all the other people posting along with you - just because there is a mob doesn't make the mob right.

It's EASY to get an I129F approved. Even a cavemen can do it. It's a different flavor at the consulates. And some are way worse than others.

I realize you have an aversion to lawyers. I work for one but that's not the reason I get in their corner. Even my boss says the 'rep' ain't so great. I advocate for the advocates because WE ON VJ ARE LAYPEOPLE. We don't know the nuances of things that a good qualified lawyer does.

Yeah, I talk about this a lot. I don't do that unless something is important.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-04 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???
I am not the only one that repeats, whenever this issue is brought up, that most cases hardly require a lawyer if you can read and follow instructions. This is why I state ...unless you have some very special circumstances...

But of course, holler at me (again). I see plenty of other folks on this thread saying the same as me... Save your money!

QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Feb 4 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kazan @ Feb 4 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It would have never crossed my mind. Unless you have some very special circumstances, hiring an attorney does nothing but drain funds better spent on yourselves and your future together. An attorney stands in the same line we do, with no time savings what so ever. The paperwork is far from complicated if you can read and follow instructions. Have a question? There are tons of folks here that are in your same shoes.

Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us.


Do you have this in notepad so you can copy and paste it?

This post is about HCMC!

It's gonna be the same piece of cake for this woman to get her I129F petition approved as it is for most of us. Yeah, the paperwork is relatively simple. The bar is also extemely LOW to get that far along in the process.

Get this thing over to the consulate and it's a completely different kettle of fish! If you don't believe me, hustle your little self on over to the Regional Forum. Troll around for about 10 minutes and you will see what I mean.

This consulate is so tough - as I mentioned above - that there are practioners of the law who focus solely on this consulate. One guy I can think of is highly respected. He is published in AILA and ILW journals both in print and on the web. And he's MARRIED to a woman from HCMC. He's hardly what I would call a shark or 'breeding' to weaken us - whatever the heck that means anyway.

YOU may have the opinion that an attorney is not necessary for cases. But that doesn't make you right, across the board, to make those kind of sweeping categorical statements. Especially when your opinion could adversely affect someone's case.

Edited by Kazan' Tiger, 04 February 2008 - 08:39 PM.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-04 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo hire a LAWYER or not to hire a LAWYER...that is the ???
It would have never crossed my mind. Unless you have some very special circumstances, hiring an attorney does nothing but drain funds better spent on yourselves and your future together. An attorney stands in the same line we do, with no time savings what so ever. The paperwork is far from complicated if you can read and follow instructions. Have a question? There are tons of folks here that are in your same shoes.

Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-04 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow In The World Did It Come To This?
Could not have said it better! Great post my friend! No need to say any more. good.gif

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 5 2008, 01:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Feb 5 2008, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know how unprepared or uninformed people manage to hold things together as they are hit by one unforseen bit of information about the process after another.

Word. (and pushbrk I wish we could talk your wife into posting sometime. You always talk about your relationship in the most clinical terms, but I just know you're a big teddy bear... laughing.gif )

When my OH and I started chatting online, I didn't seriously think I was going to get...well, serious. But as time progressed and we became more involved, I started looking into seeing what it would take for her to visit the US. As it turned out, there's no way in hell she was going to be allowed to visit. But in researching that, I found out just how difficult it is to bring someone over here to marry. That realization was like looking into the maw of a vast empty pit. It seemed to me there was really no future for us, as I couldn't possibly see her wanting to wait so long, and quite frankly, for me to put my entire life on hold for it. But the longer we knew each other, the more I entertained the process. When I finally went to visit her, the deal was sealed. I'd have waited 10 years for her if that's what it took.

If I'd have gone into it knowing nothing, jeez. I honestly don't know what I'd have done. It may not have changed my mind, but I'd be much worse for the wear. The waiting and waiting and waiting is tough, but at least I know about it and can anticipate the next series of delays. She's much better at the whole waiting part thing than I am (I think it's a Russian thing, they're always waiting for things to get better), but I've learned to be a lot calmer about the things I can't really control.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-05 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do you know if your case has been touched
"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-10 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi129 and work status
I think what the O/P is getting at, is he could literally have a dozen or so "employers". I've worked field construction in the past. The union refers you to a job, you go sign the books, and go to work for the contractor until the job ends. But you don't necessarily have the same employer from month to month or maybe even ever again. You are never employed with any of the contractors permanently. The true tie is with the union that refers you to the job. The union is the fixed component and the contractors are the variable. I'm not sure what would be the proper thing to do.

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 11 2008, 02:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (narzel @ Feb 10 2008, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i do contract work for a union on i 129 under company name would i put my local union or the company i am presently employed at any answers would be appreciated

Who signs your paychecks? That's who you put down.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-11 02:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMox please bring back the CSC approval abacus
You're so loved! laughing.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-13 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat does this mean does it mean anything good?
laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif

That is good!

QUOTE (Crikey! @ Feb 14 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's an attempt to stop the obsessed from contacting USCIS wondering why their status hasn't changed after their file has been touched.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-14 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVery strange K1 situation
laughing.gif

IF this new couple does decide to marry blink.gif ,the K-1 beneficiary needs to return to his country of residence and his new wife needs to file a new petition. The original K-1 is null and void at the end of 90 days should he not be married to the originating petitioner.

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 8 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (StillThePrettiest @ Feb 8 2008, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
gad, that sounds like more than 'second thoughts' blink.gif

Um, yeah. Quite the whirlwind romance to enter the country with intent to marry person A, fall out of love with person A, fall in love with person B, become engaged to person B.

As john_and_marlene said, he can get married, but he's here illegally if he stays past the 90 days.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-08 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to present photos in I-129F package...(first post!)
For the petition, I printed all the photos onto one photo sheet and added a date and caption below each. For her upcoming interview, I left a bound album, with photos from our almost five years together, with her on my last trip.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-18 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions...
The K-1 is for bringing a fiancé(e) (not a spouse) here for the purpose of marriage within the U.S. only. If you marry in Belgium you would null and void the K-1 as this is no longer the case.

QUOTE (spicer650 @ Feb 20 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hrmmm I was under the understanding that we could do the marriage there...is that not the case?

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-20 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about size of the pictures
Yes, they have exact standards. An International passport photo is 5 cm x 5 cm (2" x 2"). Here is a good place to go for these standards: Photo Guidlines
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-20 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo
Yes, you can. I've made several photos for passports and visas for family, friends, and clients. The key is triple lighting to eliminate shadows and the correct positioning and sizing of the subject. As long as you follow the exact specifications they can be better quality than the ones you pay for!

Use this helpful guide...Photo Specifications
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-21 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches - I'm new and need help
"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-22 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHiring a lawyer or doing it on your own....
Unless you have some very special circumstances, hiring an attorney does nothing but drain funds better spent on yourselves and your future together. An attorney stands in the same line we do, with no time savings what so ever. The paperwork is far from complicated if you can read and follow instructions. Have a question? There are tons of folks here that are in your same shoes. yes.gif

Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-23 00:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPositive Thinking
Not picking on you, but when I had a look at your timeline, well... I was first introduced to my fiancée on 30 June 2003. We've been at this for almost 5 years. I last saw my girl before you even met you fiancée. Imagine waiting as long as we have! Your wait will pass in no time. Feel fortunate you just saw each other in December. I haven't felt a hug since last summer and won't again until this summer. I'm sorry and mean no disrespect. I wish you the best and a speedy journey. smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-23 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches
I sort of feel like I'm a little FAQ Elf and this is one of mine to care for. laughing.gif

QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 25 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kazan @ Feb 25 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif


lmao! You must have this on notepad and you just copy and paste! Classic!!! good.gif

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-25 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouches
"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-25 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancee petition approved without meeting in person?
My thought is, perhaps, someone was less than on top of their job when they approved the petition.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-27 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport photo size??
The camera was probably focused too close to you. Set the camera back a bit. Its possible to make any passport style photo to the specifications by adjusting either the subject or the camera. Just follow the link this poster provided for the exact specifications.

As for the interview, you are supposed to provide an updated one within the same specifications.

QUOTE (Alhan and Delaram @ Feb 27 2008, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Follow the following link it will provide you the total information about the pix requirements
http://travel.state....de 10-01-04.pdf

Good Luck

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-02-27 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need your advice
Its called humour. Or am I the only one that writes lawyer jokes? If people want to make jokes about FSU ladies that is their free choice. It does not bother me. Now if I made a personal attack on the firm you are employed with, I might listen.

QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Mar 2 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kazan...I feel this part of your 'cut and paste' response is rude.....

"Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us."

That's just unneccessary. Not all lawyers are crooks. Just like all Soviet women aren't out for a free ride to the US. Get it?

Edited by Kazan' Tiger, 02 March 2008 - 01:59 PM.

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-02 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi need your advice
Here is my official "cut & paste" answer to this issue...

Unless you have some very special circumstances, hiring an attorney does nothing but drain funds better spent on yourselves and your future together. An attorney stands in the same line we do, with no time savings what so ever. The paperwork is far from complicated if you can read and follow simple instructions. Have a question? There are tons of folks here that are in your same shoes. smile.gif

Too many here have tossed hard earned money on overpriced useless attornies. Do not feed the lawyers. It only keeps them strong causing them to breed out of control and further weakening us.
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-02 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Question
You've found the website! Just click on the "Guides" tab right here. yes.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-02 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTouched?
My official "cut & paste" answer...

"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-03 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 "Touched" Question
My official "cut & paste" answer regarding "touching"...

"Touching" is meaningless and no big deal. Some petitions get 'touched" and others never do. It only indicates someone had your petition in their hands and made note of it on the database. What truly counts are NOAs (yeah!) and RFEs (Boo!) smile.gif
Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-06 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A Signature
Understood! laughing.gif But I have to say, I'll take having to sign their way over ours any day when you have a stack of papers! Short, sweet and over in a quick flick of the pen!

QUOTE (mox @ Mar 8 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah...your signature is your signature. She signs it like she would sign any legal document. It's most likely her native language, but if she signs with X, then that's her signature.

(and KT, I've seen Russian signatures, and if you want to call random chicken scratch Russian, well then... laughing.gif)

Kazan' TigerMaleRussia2008-03-08 21:31:00