Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	expedite info (help)	Hon, I'm so sorry to hear about the crazy stuff you're having to put up with right now. I think it's great that Sam is going to work overtime to try to help you, but I don't believe that if he can't help financially that your visa shouldn't still go through. What does the government expect us to do if someone gets laid off and we fall below the poverty line anyway, say, I'm sorry, but I never would have been allowed over here with your finances so low, so I'm going home now? I also think that at your age, it's obvious that you're at the bottom of your earning potential, and things won't always be so dire. Best to let you be together so that you can make a proper go of it. As to the expedite, I'm not sure that you'll have proper evidence for them to grant it, for the reasons stated above. I'm mostly concerned with your health and well-being though, you said that you're tired all the time and not eating, that your having to rest etc... Have you been to a clinic to be tested? Better to know ahead of time if you have some kind of communicable disease like Tuberculosis and start treatment before your medical exam, you wouldn't want to be denied for something like that, not that they would necessarily deny you either... I'm wondering as well about shelters, soup kitchens, even youth hostels, there must be somewhere more affordable for you. Do they have charity groups or welfare available to you? Also, you said that your mom and grandmother stole your money from you, and are asking for more? Is this extortion? Or do they feel that you owe them for food and shelter and took by force your money? I'd be worried about them continuing to take from you as it gets closer to interview time, as you will need that money for your medical, police check and the interview itself. Can Sam cover all those things online? I'd look into it, as well as having him pay for any rent or bills he's said he's gonna pay for online. If you don't have any cash in person, no one can steal it, right? Hugs to you both, and keep well hon, but please go to a doctor to see why you're so tired and weak, I'm worried about you.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-05-30 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	expired papers?	If you look at my timeline in my signature, you will see that we originally sent our petition in January. It got lost somehow and after months of calling to see where it was, we just resent it, not seeing the expiry dates on the forms. Look again at the date of our NOA1 and notice that it is more than a month after we refiled, (also more than a month after they cashed the cheque) We received a call a few days after sending in the petition, telling us that our forms were expired, and that I also needed a newer passport photo, remember, my original one was for January, not for March. So we scrambled to get this form together and a new passport photo, I paid through the teeth to send it to my fiance ASAP, and he as well to send it to Texas. What a mess. Ignoring the January mishap, had we sent everything in without it being expired, I would have gotten my NOA1 in the end of March. March filers are starting to receive their NOA2s on the site already, and we are listed now as a May filer, though my March buddies still consider me one of their own. my thoughts to you? Either fill out the form and fedex that sucker to arrive before it expires, or wait until after it expires and download a new form and send that one. You never know what they consider to be needed at any stage of the game for certain, as my fiance was also asked for us to send in some things that are normally not even needed until packet 3, and the interview. Also, apparently the USCIS NEVER phones you according to this site, though having had a phone call from them, and confirmed it when we called them back over the few days following, we know that's not true all the time either. Good luck, and hope things run smoothly for you! Edited by Stuart and Thea, 24 June 2011 - 06:53 PM.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-06-24 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	personal talk in proof of relationship documents	Hahahaha! I plan on keeping my petition after the process is over (the copy anyway, lol) so if you plan on doing the same, don't forget that stuff is in there and one day let your kids read it!! I remember reading love letters that my dad sent to my mom when he was working in Tennessee, she didn't edit the steamy ones out. Now THAT was an eye opener! Don't be embarrassed about the officers reading them, if they're really really interesting, they will remember you a little more is all before they pass you on to the next desk! They are all professionals, and likely need to sign some kind of nondisclosure or privacy act statement for their job, so none of it should ever come back to haunt you, but as to if your relationship is bonafide?? They might not ask for proof of relationship status, fearing what they MIGHT get back from you as proof!!!	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-09 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 approved, good and bad news	When you do withdraw, make it clear in your letter that you are emigrating to Brazil, and no longer need to pursue a visa option for her in the US, just in case you change your mind and decide to reopen/repetition the case. I agree with the above poster that it would be great to have the visa in hand just in case, but it's only good for 6 months, and if you don't plan on using it, then it's better to cancel the request, saving the money for the interview and your time. I hope the visa process in Brazil is easy for you, and that you breeze through it! Maybe the 84 days is a sign of things to come!	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-13 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	GOING INSANE	Hey Sean, there's still plenty of March filers, and plenty of Feb, Jan, Dec, Nov filers still waiting too. It's really hard for everyone, so support is really helpful! Here's a link to the March filer's facebook group: 2011 K1 Visa Filers Here's the VJ March filers group: March 2011 Filers and here's the link to the March filer's whine thread: I'm a March Filer and I'm Whining You'll find tons of support in there, and some March filers like you, that feel left behind. Don't worry, you won't be left behind though, you'll get a ton of support here!	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-22 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Expired Form?	We sent our package in January, and it was lost by the USCIS somehow. We resent our package in March and got a phone call asking us to redo it with new forms and new dates as our forms had expired. It took more than a month to log us into the system, even though we had the new packet info to them with 2 days of the request. It might make your journey a little longer if they get the package and have updated the forms on the site since you sent them. I'd keep an eye on it, and if it changes before you get NOA1, then print it and be ready to send it, if they ask for it. A lot of things were not done by the book with our case, so I don't want to say it's going to be that way every time, but in our case, it delayed us just over a month in processing time.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-22 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Hesitation	Don't go visit her honey, it will be a waste of your time and only add to your heartache. I'm sorry that it's going like this for you, but she's pretty young still, and it's good to know now rather than later if it's not going to work out. When you find the one that's right for you, it has to be right for both of you, or it's not really the right one. Maybe given a few years, you and her may have found that you want to see each other again, but I wouldn't hold my breath on it. I'm with Tbone on this one...	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-22 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	While you're waiting for your visa...remember this	So sweet! Thanks for posting this! I've stolen it to post on Facebook!	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-28 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance's son emptied his bank account	Thanks for the clarification.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-30 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance's son emptied his bank account	My fiance's son accessed his savings account over the last few days and cleared it out. While we are hoping to recover the stolen funds, my fiance is concerned that if he can't, the US government will not accept his income alone as enough proof that he can support me and my son. He makes well above the poverty line, and I'm sure it's a moot point, but I'm wondering what we can do to beef it up a little. He has no investments or assets otherwise (wife got all in the divorce) I could transfer money from my savings into his account, if it's deemed important, and I know that my house can also be counted towards this as well. Should we prepare to include everything we can?	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-07-29 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Vaccinations	Exactly what I was going to say. Mind you, watch out for the panel physicians saying you need another medical for AOS, your medical is good for a year. Just find someone to complete the series for you in the States.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-08-02 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Documents Lost Between USCIS and NVC?	No worries as far as your case being lost.. but unfortunately there is a logjam between USCIS and NVC right now. I don't think there has been a single July NOA2 from California USCIS get an NVC case number yet.. Getting close though! There have been a couple of June 30th. You will hopefully get through by the end of next week. A March VSC filer with NOA2 of July 18 got their NVC case number today.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-08-02 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	embassy email- wrong fiance...	Hopefully this gets sorted out quickly, though it would be so cool if this Kevin Patrick was a member on Visa Journey... You could exchange vitals, and freak Sam out a little... (don't tell him I said that!)	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-08-13 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-2 visa	On my son's birth certificate, his father's name was left blank and he's using my family name. Do I still need to ask permission of travel from other parent? Comments pls! thanks If the other parent is "unknown" (as they will consider it if not listed on birth certificate) you will have to find out from your passport office how to get a passport. It is likely that as the only listed parent, you will be the only one to sign for him.	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-08-14 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k-2 visa	You will need a passport for him, so you will need his father's signature to apply for it. You may also need permission allowing you to take him out of the country, unless his birth father is deceased, then you will need a copy of his death certificate. You will need a medical examination for him, they generally cost less for children but you will likely have a lot of vaccines to update him with, given that he is so young and likely hasn't completed many of the yet. He will need to be listed on the I-129f petition, and you will need to apply for a visa for him as well, and pay the fee for his application, though the I-129f you only pay the one fee for both of you. You can seek an exemption for him at the interview, though I'm not sure what the criteria is in them granting it. I'd bring him with you, and your fiance too, it will go a long way to an approval to see him holding your son, even if it technically isn't required that the fiance be there, brownie points do add up!	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-08-13 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Conflicting info regarding wait times	Check everyone's timelines for more info... mine is a little messed up, ignore the filed in January and filed in March, as we didn't even get an NOA1 until May, but from there, you can see that the suggested 4-6 months is a little off, us being at 7 months. Now go back to when we actually filed... not so good then... Mind you, we got really really lucky with our interiew date, others that were "approved" at the USCIS portion before me are still waiting... All you really need to know at this point in the game is patience. It will be your saving grace... In the meantime, read the threads and find out a what point you can ditch the lawyer and do the rest on your own. Might as well save some money...	Stuart and Thea	Female	Canada	2011-09-18 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help Please: Filling out 1:129F	Two more questions.... 1 - Do we need to use CAPS while filling out the forms... I-129F and G-325a? We run out of room on some, so by using lower case, it all fits. (It says use CAPS for last name on the I-129F form, so I'm just paranoid. 2 - Are we okay to use abbreviated state and provinces? Thanks again, Giulia	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-03-14 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help Please: Filling out 1:129F	Thank you. I just wanted reassurance...and now I have it!	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-03-14 13:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help Please: Filling out 1:129F	Hello everyone, According to the example form on this site for the I-129F, in section 10 where it asks about how citizenship was acquired... the example states that if you check Birth in the US, you don't have to fill out the space below asking for the certificate number. It says that this space is filled out only if the box "Naturalization" was checked. Can any of you that have filled out it out confirm that you also left this space blank if you checked "Birth in the US." We just want to be sure... Thanks, Giulia	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-03-14 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Social Security Number info field, on original form	Hey Guys, Reading through another thread, I've come to realize that your social security numbers sticks with you for life. I worked in the USA about 5 years ago under the Q-1 visa, and was obviously issued a SSN. When doing the paperwork for the I-129F there is a spot under the fiancée information, that asks for the SNN, if any. Sure enough, I put "None" and now realize that the number is still valid even though that visa has expired and I've been home in Canada for the past 4 years. I can't remember why exactly, but I was truly under the impression that the SSN from before was no longer valid. So, now I am a little concerned that the info on the I-129F is not accurate. I am assuming that the best route is to call USCIS customer service tomorrow to tell them about this. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time. Edited by cdn_gewels, 25 May 2009 - 04:13 PM.	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-05-25 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Having my fiancee visit on a B2 visa while K1 is pending	I've been back and forth many times and have never had issues. They've never asked me for anything to prove my return, but I'm always ready just in case.	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-06-02 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need police records from cities in america	This thread was helpful! I have lived in the US before and am relieved that I won't have to worry about a police check from the US! At least that's one less thing to worry about.	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-06-23 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	will the frequency of visiting US while K1 pending making a difference?	I have visited my fiance 14 times in the past 13 months, and have had no issues going back and forth. Hope this gives you reassurance.	cdn_gewels	Female	Canada	2009-07-12 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE question	Thanks for the very quick replys. I have been looking on the visajourney for a while and thought i would join once my fiance sent the paper work out offically. This site is so helpful! Still trying to figure everything out and which forums to post things on. I am very lucky to live so close by. A very small lake seprates us. Good Luck to you both.	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-16 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE question	My fiance and I just filed the I-129F today. The question I have is we live very close (border towns). Just over a small bridge. And see each other almost everyday. Once I get my approval can my POE be the entry I go through everytime I visit him? or does it have to be at an airport? I hope this isn't a stupid question!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-16 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156 Form	Thanks so much for the info that help a great deal!!!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-22 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-156 Form	Quick question about question #27 on the DS 156 form. Asks:Have you ever been to the US? When? and How long? problem is that I live in a border town and have been in and out of the US endless times in my 37 years. How do I possibly remember every single trip and the exact dates and how long I was there??? HELP!!! I also had a 7 year long relationship with a previous american, before I met my fiance. So I have a ton of times and I can't remeber them all. If I forget some will they make a big deal out of it?? When they are review this form. Thanks	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-21 20:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about Filling out DS-156	aw its okay.. yeah this process can be really confusing! and sometimes the easiest questions can be so tricky hehehe.. so dont hesitate asking! even if you think its silly! ASK! that will save you !.. Welcome to VJ and hope your process goes smoothly and fast! goodluck! I am sure I will be back with tons more questions in the next few months... Thanks again!!!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-22 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about Filling out DS-156	That is good news...and no I have never had any other type of visa filed. Just those B-2 stamped on my old passport, and I forgot they were there. I hope I didn't have to have them stated on the I-129F forms? Thanks so much, I am so new to this whole process it is a bit overwhelming at times. But he is worth it!!!! I love this site and the people on it!! SO helpful!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-22 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about Filling out DS-156	Okay- I am just going through this DS-156 form still. Getting all the info I need. #30 on the questionaire. Asks if you have ever been issued a US visa? When? Where? What Type? I was going through my old (expired) passport, and came across a few stamps in it that have B-2 written on them. (Do I put those B-2's in this spot)? *They are old visits, over the years to an (ex) american boyfriend. I was rejected just before we broke up. For at the time I was visiting him off and on for 10 months (coming back in forth to canada in between) But they rejected me for my lack of ties to Canada. (I was unemployed, no proof of residence, and bills etc..) This was back in Dec 2008. Now I really hope this past rejection does not affect our future. Sorry for all the questions...I am trying to figure this all out. And everyone is so knowledgable on this site!! Thanks again	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-09-22 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Touched ..... Where?	Welcome to VJ, I am new as well. And I have experienced very nice, helpful people on here. No, question is silly, and don't feel you can't ask them. Maybe you don't have all day to look through forums and info, that is provided. We all have busy lives! GOOD LUCK on your Journey!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2010-10-07 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is it possible to apply to k-1 in US?	Hello, I am a Canadian that want to marry a American and i was wondering is it possible that we apply for a k-1 fiance visa if i am actually in the US with her and not in Canada? I read that has a Canadian I can stay in the US up to 6 months. I just want to know if instead of meeting someone from my ambasy in Canada I could meet someone in America instead? Thank you No, you have to go to an embassy in Canada. Either Vancouver or Montreal (depends on where in Canada you live in)for example I live in Ontario so I will have to go to Montreal. And yes you can "visit" the USA for 6 months in a calendar year. Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2011-01-28 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New member, NOA2 received- Hi Everyone!	Congrats on the NOA2!! And welcome to this wonderful resource. As for visiting the USA during this whole long process, your fiance can visit. I visit my fiance all the time. We live in a border town (We are very lucky) I bring with me current pay stubs, bills at my current home, and the NOA1 to prove we are doing things the "right" way They all know us and we rarly get a hard time (again very lucky). So as long has she has strong ties and has proof of this on her. There should be no worries. Good Luck in your journey!!!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2011-02-16 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	363 days interview date !!!	thanks everyone..almost there.... Yes, I e-mailed Jeannie the next day just to let her know I was thinking of her and Kenny!! She is an amazing woman!!! Good Luck on the 3rd and I will be thinking and crossing my fingers for a smooth day!!! And I feel the same about the whole process it is a bit overwhelming for sure, but so so worth it!!!!	s&c1	Female	Canada	2011-07-26 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	363 days interview date !!!	is this normal? this wait until our interview has been relentless...363 days is nuts, I was wondering if there is a couple out there who had to wait longer? but i understand there is much more waiting ahead, at least we can tackle the waiting game together....Please excuse my venting..just getting harder and harder to wait until the interview, I know I should be excited we have a concrete date..but a count down like this can cause serious damage to LOVE... My fiance and I are about a month short of your timeline...so we can relate a bit to your waiting game...I hope this time goes by fast for you and you will be with your fiance real soon!! Good Luck at the interview...Are you as nervous and scared as much as me??? I know JeannieL says it's a peice of cake and to relax but I can't help but be nervous. I am going alone are you??	s&c1	Female	Canada	2011-07-24 09:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Duration of wait in US during K-1 process?	First off thank you for your service to the country. As a spouse of a Marine, I hear people tell that to my husband all the time and i appreciate any opportunity to say it to other members of the military. You personally don't need to be in the states for any of the process. You can stay in russia for as long as they;ll let you. Even through the interview process and flying back to the states with your fiancee if the time frames work out. There is some papers that uscis will send to the address you put on the paperwork. Namely the NOA1 and NOA2. It is good to have the NOA2 to give your fiancee a copy to bring to her interview, but it's not always necessary. I didn't have mine and wasn't asked for it. Others have been. You can probably get around this if you can get someone to pick up your mail and send you a copy. I would have them keep the original because it would suck if it were lost in the mail. Before you go. Take a look at the documents your fiancee will need to bring to her interview. That way you can hand deliver them. I can't remember them all but I know my fiance had to get a copy of his birth certificate. You can find the list here on visajourney.	usmcwife	Female	Canada	2010-08-27 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how long are the dates good for?	my now husband brought mine to me at christmas and we didnt' end up having an interview until late march. I dont' know if there is an expiry but if that is any indication.. I think you'll be fine. I think it says how old it can be in the Packet 4 but can't really remember.	usmcwife	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How did you decide on a K1?	We chose the K1 because we thought it would be faster. We also wanted some time together in person before to plan the wedding and to be reunited after our wait. I can't say that it was faster but I think it was. We didn't end up having any time prior though but we were happy to be married right away. To be honest, We've been married almost 2 months and I really wouldn't want to be anywhere other than with my husband right now.	usmcwife	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 21:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Preparing proof of having met	We didn't keep boarding passes either. I did print out the itineraries from our trips and included them with the passport stamps. That and photos were pretty much the majority of our evidence that we sent. Of course I brought a tonne of additional evidence to the interview.	usmcwife	Female	Canada	2010-08-31 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	a couple of questions about k-1 pt.2	I found it! hehe http://travel.state....1.html?cid=3585 Visa reciprocity table. I needed it to find out if i needed a police certificate from Japan. I hope it helps.	usmcwife	Female	Canada	2010-08-30 22:00:00