ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing through POE
I'd stick with 3 hours. Some people get called for secondary processing, and this can add up to an hour or more to the wait time. My husband didn't go through that, so he was out in the normal amount of time. I just figure there's enough stress that day, why add to it by having one hour less to clear immigration.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-25 18:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSN
good.gif Agreed. In Ohio, it states both parties need a SSN, but again, if you dont have one, you can't provide it, so you can still get a marriage license providing you entered the US legally. I would highly doubt Las Vegas, one of the largest marriage capitals in the world would without exception require a SSN for both parties. Call and check before you change your plans. Regarding the SSN, the law states one thing, but many offices, especially the smaller ones, dont deal with K1's often, so you may have a struggle to get one. I would just get it as early as you can and be done with it (or give yourself a cushion if they do question the non-USC's right to get a SSN)
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-01-01 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmbassy wait times
When my husband submitted his paperwork for the K1 he put a travel date and wedding date down. We (and another couple that did the same thing) got an interview before others who had submitted their paperwork at the same time (about one month earlier). Another couple didn't put down their wedding date, got a later interview date, called the embassy and explained they had a wedding date and for whatever reason didn't put it down and got their date moved up. I dont know if they are still that flexible, but I'd put down a wedding date or travel date.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-04 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew here

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 4 and a half years. We have two kids together (3 years and 6 weeks). He left the counrty under a voluntary departure last week. I'm trying to figure out a way to bring him here to be with us! I've been reading about K-1 fiance visas. I was wondering if anyone could give me advise about filling. Also, how long does it usually take? What forms do I need to fill out? What if I can't support him 125% above the pverty line? Any help would be great! Thanks!



Congrats on the new baby and welcome to VJ :) Read through the guides up above, they are very comprehensive. The K1 is usually faster than the marriage visa's. To get a good idea of the processing times, read through the timeline and procesing times above as well. It varies based on where you file and his country. For the poverty rule, you can get a co-sponsor who makes over the 125% line. Good luck

What is your SO's country and what is the service center you have to file at?

Edited by msu17, 27 March 2007 - 05:35 PM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-27 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures7 months and still waiting :-(
I just looked at the timelines search for Cali for July and there are 158 applications and 20 still don't have their NOA2. I would definitly call my congressman to inquire about the case since most of the July filers have gotten their NOA2
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-02-17 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAll this talk about being denied at POE...
Lots of people visit from the UK while their K1 is pending. We did it and my husband actually had fewer questions going through saying he was visiting his fiance than when he was just "on vacation". Can you be turned away? Of course. Will it be likely to happen? Probably not. However, bring lots of evidence that you are returning home, copy of whatever paperwork you have to show you are doing things the "right way", have a return ticket, don't stay for extended periods of time, dont answer what they dont ask and dont pack everything you own.

Regarding the POE when you are entering on the K1, of course you can be turned away. However they are not going to deny entrance unless they have a very good reason. So like everything with the process, don't lie, don't answer anything they don't ask, pay attention and don't be stupid. I like what someone else said, be prepared for extensive, tricky questioning and most likely you'll be happily surprised.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-13 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBringing K-1's mother to the US
Agreed, AP is SPECIFICALLY for those who need re-entry permission while the greencard is being processed. WHy would you not use the entry permit specifically created for this purpose? The only people I've heard having problems with AP are those who married and did AOS after overstaying a tourist visa, student visa etc. If you filed AOS after marrying within 90 days on the K1 there are no problems with using AP. Coming back into the US, your wife will have to go through 2ndary processing to verify the document, but that is it. Sorry, I just have a hard time understanding why you think using a document for it's correct and only purpose is risky unless its a country specific thing with Vietnam.

Just file AP and EAD with the AOS, its all included in the same price. YOu don't know how long you will have to wait for the green card so just file for it all now.

Edited by msu17, 22 April 2008 - 11:55 AM.

msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-22 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes too much documentation slow the process down?
QUOTE (marash @ Apr 25 2008, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it sounds right.
but when we gathered our documentation (i hadnt discoverd this amazing website yet) i called USCIS and asked a lady what they wanted. she said pictures and wedding invitations. as we're still nowhere even close form invitations i asked what else was possible, she aswered ANYTHING that shows you have a relationship (including emails and letters) . seems to me that even the people at USCIS dont know what they really want.


THe people at the call center are useless. They give the most random information. I was once told that K1's don't go to NVC... Really they have no clue half the time.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-25 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes Homestay apply to me?
On my husbands, there was a place where they could check if he was required to complete the 2 year requirement. His wasn't and he wasn't smile.gif
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-27 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescheck online
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 27 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
again... use the 'search' function as these questions have been answered a multitude of times.

When our petitions arrive at uscis they are put into a 'universal' folder/file and gets a barcode which is scanned each time the file is moved or worked on and put to the side... it could be something as simple as an adjuitator going to lunch. Sure, it can mean you're close to an approval but it can also mean the adjuticator had to go tinkle! laughing.gif

When you see your date on the uscis website change from the initial date you saw originally, it means you were 'touched'. It means someone scanned the barcode on your petition. That's it.


Agreed, and you DON'T get an e-mail or anything when it happens. You just see the last updated date change.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-04-27 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 just mailed...but boy did I screw up
The processing date you are seeing is the oldest applications they are working on. It's a CYA response. Most people have their application processed faster than that. You can look at the timeline search under immigration timelines to see what the VJ statistics show about when people are getting approved.
msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-02 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA few questions:
Just wanted to say that pictures are NOT evidence you have met in the last 2 years. You need to provide passport stamps, hotel receipts, airline boarding passes etc. The pictures help, but will not be sufficient alone. As Pushbrk added, the requirement for meeting is at time of submission of the packet, NOT at the interview. It will help with continuing relationship IF they let the USC attend the interview.

QUOTE (Credzba @ May 10 2008, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go to the US consulate in Mexico (or call) and they can give you the papers necessary for your daughter to get US passport.
Then your daughter will be able to travel to america with no problem.

From what you say, your visa should be easy to get because you can prove you have relationship easily.

As pushbk says though. Make sure your husband comes to visit you often, and take pictures in places where date is obvious.
In bank that has date and location on wall.
Get newspaper with date visible and hold in picture with you both in the picture.
Anything like this to prove you are together.
For this though, really the BEST proof is if he comes to the interview with you.
Then, they can not argue, you have proof he is standing beside you smile.gif.

The only other possible problem might be finances. Make sure the US citizen makes more than 125% of the poverty level for a family of 3 (counting your daughter).
Also, he must have a place for you to live in America, so get proof of a lease, or utility bills, etc. that show where he lives in USA.

Best of luck to you.
I hope you are home in America soon.

QUOTE (ARIANNA @ May 10 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I met my fiance over 5 years ago and we had a daughter born here in Mexico in 2006. We submited all this information with the I-129F. We also registered her at the US embassy and she now has a US passport. I´ve never entered the US illegaly and I have always had a tourist visa, I was even granted a new one a month ago (and I told the truth).

Questions:
Do you think there´s any chance of me not getting aproved?
Does my daughter have to go throgh any further process or can she go straight to the US?


msu17FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-11 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiled 129F in November - What can we do while we wait?
A few November filers (VSC) have been approved and now I am starting to get excited and anxious about what I should be doing to get ready for the next step. Is there anything me or my fiance can do while we wait for our NOA2?
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-02-11 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor countries with mandatory military service
My fiance and I have already filed our I-129F several months ago. He is a Turkish citizen and Turkey has mandatory military service. He has been enrolled in University, so he has not done his service yet.

Does anyone know if completing military service in your home-country (for countries where it is mandatory) is required in order to be issued a K1 visa?

Thanks!

~Julia
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-02-20 14:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support and Financial Records
Hi everyone,

We are November filers at CSC and I have a feeling that our NOA2 is not too far away now. I am getting my affidavit of support ready and I am wondering which years tax forms I should submit. I haven't filed for 2007 yet, but we might receive our NOA2 right around the time I would be filing (April 15th). Also, my father who will be my co-sponsor usually gets an extension on his taxes, so I'm pretty sure he won't be filing for 2007 at that time, so his most recent tax forms will be for 2006. The US embassy in Turkey requires that the sponsor and co-sponsor submit copies of the most recent year's tax forms. Since we are so close to filing time for 2007, should I be submitting 2006 or 2007?

Thanks for your help!
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-11 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS (CSC) Phone Number?
QUOTE (rea @ Mar 13 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JULIAFERNO @ Mar 13 2008, 05:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am having a hard time trying to find the phone number I need to call to check the status of my petition. Specifically, the phone number for CSC.

helpsmilie.gif


you may want to enrol with the USCIS case status online, so you can check your case status online and need not call them..you can actually get an email update everytime your case has been touched by the uscis until it is approved...
if you're interested, the website is USCIS

goodluck on your journey!
rea luv.gif


Yeah, enrolled in that when I got my NOA1, but I promised my fiance that I would call USCIS today (even though I told him it wouldn't do much good as there are plenty of November filers before me who haven't been approved yet). But, I called and checked our case status via their automated phone service, so now I can tell him, yes, I did call whistling.gif
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-13 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS (CSC) Phone Number?
I am having a hard time trying to find the phone number I need to call to check the status of my petition. Specifically, the phone number for CSC.

helpsmilie.gif
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-13 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYAY!! Finally sent petition :)!!
Congrats on getting your package out the door! I remember what a good feeling that was after all the time spent collecting evidence and preparing the documentation!

Good luck to you!
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-14 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about change of address?
QUOTE (caityrose @ Mar 17 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey there- I'm in the same boat as you. I will be moving into a new apartment in September, and then probably a year later moving again. I also put my parents' address as my permanent address, and I wrote that my fiance will be living there. I'm assuming that shouldn't be a problem. It's better to put a permanent address than an apartment you may be moving out of soon. Not positive about this though.


I am just worried about them asking him during his interview where I live or who I live with, I don't want him to lie and say I live with my Dad, but I don't want to confuse them since that is the address on my forms.
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-17 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about change of address?
I have used my father's address, which I use as my permanent address (it is the address on my driver's license) for my I-129F. I've moved so many times in the last several years, that it just makes it easier to use his address, as my permanent address. I also prefer to have official documents sent to that address, as he lives in a house and I am in an apartment. All of my bank statements are sent there, use it as my voting address, etc. Anyway, I'm wondering if I need to submit a change of address form, as my fiance will be living with me in my apartment when he comes to the States.

Can I keep my father's address as my permanent address and state that will be my fiance's address as well, or should I submit a change of address?

Thanks for your help!
JULIAFERNOFemaleTurkey2008-03-17 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS-does it generate a touch on your case?
There are 6-7 catagories that you can request expidited processing under, you can read about them on the USCIS website.
It seems its very rare for them to approve them though.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-02 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS-does it generate a touch on your case?
I was calling to check on the status of a request for expidited processin I had filed almost 2 months ago.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-02 03:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalling USCIS-does it generate a touch on your case?
Trying to figure out if just by calling in to the customer service number it generates a touch on your case?
Or if my call actually cased them to do some investigation or work on my case?

thank you
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-02 01:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Yes I emailed my embassy in question about 5 weeks ago, but on thier website it says to allow 4-6 weeks for a response!

If that doesnt work I will switch tactics and call them.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-05 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
Yes obviously everyone can print out the generic information available on the state dept website about the availability of the police certificate from a particular country, whether this will satisfy the particular consulate in question is another matter, maybe-maybe not.

I think it is much wiser to contact the consulate in question and ask them how they want you to handle the situation, that way when you go for your interview, there can be no doubt they will be satisfied with what you have for them.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-05 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate
I am in the same situation-rumor has it that the consulate that issues the visa will know which countries do not and will waive the requirement.

Right now I have emailed the consulate in the Philippines(mine) and am waiting for a response from them on this issue.

I will post when I get some definate answer.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-02-04 22:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresService Center priorities
Not true that I-129Fs are not expiditeable.

There is not a pay for expidite service available for them

But expidite can be requested for a number of reasons-humanitarian, USCIS error, emergent, and there are a few others I dont remember right now.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-01-16 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 20 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ Mar 20 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You do this quite often-present your opinion of things as fact. If anyone is confusing other VJers its you.

Once again, either put up or shut up. Either back this statement up with factual evidence, or retract it.

QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ Mar 20 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is what you provided from the AFR on the USCIS website.

"Primary evidence is evidence which on its face proves a fact. Secondary evidence is evidence which makes it more likely that the fact sought to be proven by the primary evidence is true, but cannot do so on its own face, without any external reference."

No where does it say anything about what types of evidence fall into which catagory.

Once again, from the Adjudicator's Field Manual:

Primary evidence is evidence which on its face proves a fact.

...
Secondary evidence is evidence which makes it more likely that the fact sought to be proven by the primary evidence is true, but cannot do so on its own face, without any external reference.


QUOTE
It does not say anything there that travel docs, stamps, etc are primary and photos are secondary. This is something that you and possibly others have decided in your mind. That does not make it fact. You saying its a fact, Period does not either. The interpretation of this statement would be argueable among lawyers who could then only render an opinion albiet an educated one as to how this applies to the evidence we have been asked to provide.

*sigh*

Here's a photo.



On the back of the photo the happy couple have written their names, that this picture was taken in Lisbon, Portugal, and a date of July 10, 2007. Or maybe it says that the picture was taken in Huatulco, Mexico on February 22, 2008. Or how about Manilla, PI on December 3, 2006. Now ask yourself...is this photograph "evidence which on its face proves a fact."? Or is it evidence that can't stand on its own "without any external reference."?

Take your time.

QUOTE
Please read post #22 in this thread-how does this go along with your guareentee that evidence of this nature will return an RFE?

Because I have read cases on VJ where people only sent in photos and were RFE'd, which is what you should be doing (reading that is) before taking such a silly position. Now I'm sorry, but I'm not going to do any more of your research for you, so if you can't be bothered to research the matter yourself, you really just need to take your ball and go home.


1.Deciding what is primary and secondary evidence.
2.Guarenteeing that sending what youve decided is secondary evidence will get an RFE, when #22 disproves that.
3.The little charts I have seen you provide that say what will happen if you send or dont send certain kinds of evidence, once again disproved by post #22

Theres three examples of you presenting your opinion as fact just related to this subject.
Hows that?

As far as your photo example goes, I could make up a hotel reciept on the computer as well that would be just as convincing, and that according to you would be primary evidence.

All of these various types of evidence could be faked.

Nice non-answer and deflection of my direct question about your gaurentee there. I like how you discount the VJer who posted in this thread for all to see and reference ambigous "cases you have read"

Fortunately, like what is primary and what is secondary evidence, you dont get to determine what I do or dont do, or where I play ball and when I go home!
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-20 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 20 2008, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ Mar 20 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well what your saying is only your opinion or maybe the opinion of others as well, thats what you seem to fail to realize. Just because you say it or its your opinon doesnt make it fact either. You have provided nothing that offically states it to be fact.

What part of the Adjudicator's Field Manual do you believe is my opinion?

Once again--and I only say this for the benefit of new filers, because it's obvious that you can't even be bothered to do the basic research--photos are secondary evidence. Receipts, hotel bills, boarding passes, and other written, verifiable documentation are primary evidence.

Mike-Mely, I've already cited a source supporting my argument. If you would care to cite a source supporting your argument that it's all one and the same, please share.

QUOTE
You do this quite often-present your opinion of things as fact. If anyone is confusing other VJers its you.

Care to back that up? Or can you not be bothered to research that little bon mot either?


This is what you provided from the AFR on the USCIS website.

"Primary evidence is evidence which on its face proves a fact. Secondary evidence is evidence which makes it more likely that the fact sought to be proven by the primary evidence is true, but cannot do so on its own face, without any external reference."

No where does it say anything about what types of evidence fall into which catagory.

It does not say anything there that travel docs, stamps, etc are primary and photos are secondary. This is something that you and possibly others have decided in your mind. That does not make it fact. You saying its a fact, Period does not either. The interpretation of this statement would be argueable among lawyers who could then only render an opinion albiet an educated one as to how this applies to the evidence we have been asked to provide.

Please read post #22 in this thread-how does this go along with your guareentee that evidence of this nature will return an RFE?
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-20 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 20 2008, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ Mar 19 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would still say its a matter of opinion as to which catagory photos or recipts fall into, as either one could be faked.

I don't mean to sound crass, but...well...you can say whatever you want, but that doesn't make it true. Photos are secondary evidence. Period. You can include primary evidence in your packet without including secondary evidence, and you'll be fine. If you only include secondary evidence, and not primary evidence, guaranteed you'll be RFE'd. So it's not opinion. It's factual, and I just quoted chapter and verse for you to prove it.


Well what your saying is only your opinion or maybe the opinion of others as well, thats what you seem to fail to realize. Just because you say it or its your opinon doesnt make it fact either. You have provided nothing that offically states it to be fact. You do this quite often-present your opinion of things as fact. If anyone is confusing other VJers its you.
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-20 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
I would also say that looking at this in its full version it seems to refer more to offical documents and there relative closeness to being absolute proof of something than it does to the evidence we are asked to submit as petitioners that is more of an unoffical nature- IE(photos, reciepts, etc)


rose.gif Primary and Secondary Evidence . Closely related to the best evidence rule is the concept of primary and secondary evidence. Primary evidence is evidence which on its face proves a fact. For example, the divorce certificate is primary evidence of a divorce. Secondary evidence is evidence which makes it more likely that the fact sought to be proven by the primary evidence is true, but cannot do so on its own face, without any external reference. In the above example, church records showing that an individual was divorced at a certain time would be secondary evidence of the divorce. You will often encounter situations in which primary evidence is unavailable. This gives rise to a presumption of ineligibility , which is the applicant or petitioner’s burden to overcome. Title 8 CFR 103.2(cool.gif(2) sets out the procedures relating to unavailability of documents. A petitioner or applicant cannot simply assert that the primary evidence does not exist. The absence of a primary record, instead, must be proven either:



• By a written statement from the appropriate issuing authority attesting to the fact that no record exists or can be located, or that the record sought was part of some segment of records which were lost or destroyed; or



• By evidence (such as an affidavit) "that repeated good faith attempts were made to obtain the required document or record."
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-19 21:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 19 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mike-Mely @ Mar 19 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So as far as I can tell this primary/secondary thing is just your and possibly others opinions of the validity of the requested evidence and not any offical policy of the USCIS/DOS/USE?

Mike...I just went through the guides and they don't specifically spell out primary and secondary evidence. It is, however, common knowledge, and perhaps someone like rebeccajo can even cite from Title 8 of the CFR if so inclined. You can do a VJ search (top of the page) yourself though and verify it for yourself. If that's not good enough for you...whatevs. But no, I'm not just pulling this out of my azs. It's real, and it's official.

Here's an excerpt from the Adjudicator's Field Manual that spells it out a little clearer:

rose.gif Primary and Secondary Evidence . Closely related to the best evidence rule is the concept of primary and secondary evidence. Primary evidence is evidence which on its face proves a fact. For example, the divorce certificate is primary evidence of a divorce. Secondary evidence is evidence which makes it more likely that the fact sought to be proven by the primary evidence is true, but cannot do so on its own face, without any external reference.



This what I was looking for some OFFICAL statement about this-I had not seen the AFM before.
I would still say its a matter of opinion as to which catagory photos or recipts fall into, as either one could be faked.

Thanks for the info!
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-19 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 19 2008, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (caityrose @ Mar 19 2008, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think pictures are secondary evidence- it seems silly to me too, but photos don't actually prove that you met within the last two years. They just prove that you have met. I dont' understand how a hotel receipt is better evidence than pictures, but I'll just go with it.

It's harder to forge a receipt than a photo. You could probably come up with a pretty decent looking receipt in Office or something, but if anyone ever actually called the place to check if you'd really been there, the gig would be up. Photos, however...anyone can photoshop a photo to have anything or anyone in it, and it's very hard to prove or disprove.

And yeah, primary/secondary evidence is in the guides. Don't file without it. smile.gif


So as far as I can tell this primary/secondary thing is just your and possibly others opinions of the validity of the requested evidence and not any offical policy of the USCIS/DOS/USE?
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-19 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Mar 19 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Here at VJ we have Guides!
They are very useful and talk about what to send in, what is primary and what is secondary.
Pictures being secondary.


Yeah I have read the guides thanks, I dont see wear it says anything there about primary and secondary evidence?
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-19 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncluding passport pages?
QUOTE (mox @ Mar 19 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Mar 19 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't send in pictures of my passports with the stamps in them. However, if you have proof that you traveled to Mexico (airline ticket and hotel reservation receipts), then include that type of information and you will be fine. I never received an RFE. And pictures are the biggest proof of all, pictures are indisputable evidence.

No. Pictures are SECONDARY evidence. They are actually the smallest proof.


Where did you get this information Mox, in regards to primary and secondary evidence?
Mike-MelyMalePhilippines2008-03-19 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325 -- Am I a complete IDIOT???
Can I have the Her Print, sign, and scan and then I print the G-325 and the letter of Intent??
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-02-22 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Travel to after receive K1 visa
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 5 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Travel outside BEFORE entry to the USA having a K-1 visa has NO effect on the K-1 visa.

The Visa is valid for 6 month after it is issued, and is only activated upon entry to the USA.


What about the Philippines class and certificate of attendance for fiancee leaving PHilippines? Will this be required if she departs for the usa from Manila?
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-04-06 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding Travel to after receive K1 visa
My finacee will interview in Malaysia for the K1 visa. She is a Philippines resident working OFW. Can she travel to PH enroute to the USA and for how long? What issues may this present? I posted in Philippines section without success.
Mark&JoMalePhilippines2008-04-05 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm getting F*cked by USCIS
crying.gif Feel Happy NO crying.gif
At Least you know what happened
It looks like I am next.
There must have been someone in September and November that did not know what they were doing!!

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: This case has been sent to another office for processing because it has jurisdiction over the case.

On November 26, 2007, we transferred this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case has been sent to our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

02-10-08 Letter to USCIS California Service Center requesting assistance
02-10-08 Thank You letter to Congressman
02-07-08 Letter to my Senator requesting assistance
02-04-08 Letter from Congressman
01-28-07 Letter to my Congressman requesting assistance.
12-15-07 Letter to NBC requesting why I-129 was sent there.
12-03-07 Called the USCIS to check why I-129 was sent to NBC
11-27-07 Called the USCIS to check why I-129 was sent to NBC
11-27-07 Touched
11-26-07 Called the USCIS to check why I-129 was sent to NBC
11-26-07 Touched forwarded to the NBC National Benefits Center Unknown why
09-05-07 USCIS Logged the receipt of I-129F
09-04-07 Received USCIS
08-31-07 Mailed I-129F to USCIS California Service Center



QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Feb 14 2008, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Right this isn't a post for people to reply, i'm just venting.........

September 07, i send in 129F petition........

California loses it......

California decides to finally tell me they lost it in January......

I send in new petition in January....................

California for some reason sends it to MSC............

MSC sends a rejection notice to me on the 8th becase they don't have juristiction(Well no sh*t, MSC shouldnt have had my application in the first place!).......

I receive notice today..................

I'm honestly think they are f*cking up on purpose.........................

firstoneMaleChina2008-02-15 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAge requirement for K1
also have u met her in person yet?
Donna AFemaleSyria2007-12-17 17:03:00