Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Will significant age difference pose a problem in interview date? Please help!	Now this is great, you just made my day! You are absolutely right, we have done well so far so this should give me a little hope.. I'll do just as you suggested with the evidence we'll put together and we'll keep our fingers crossed Thanks for the support and I do appreciate your response Glad to help, girl. We are all in the same boat. I'd freak out if John couldn't be with me. Much love! x	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2013-04-26 13:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Will significant age difference pose a problem in interview date? Please help!	Not at all. Since he visits her every3 months, I assume the reason they don't have pictures together is because there is no camera available. On his next visit with the new camera they can take hundreds of pictures and then they will have proof of this legit marriage, I think you were getting your digs in. So, yeah it kind of was uncalled for. Photos are good secondary evidence, but in all honesty, good primary evidence proves to the IO that a couple is bonafide. Evidence that puts two individuals in the same places at the same time, together as a couple. Travel plans, receipts. Signed affidavits from family and friends. Kally honey, the good news is, you say you're close to the interview stage, so you've done well so far, right? Just make sure you arm yourself with a good mix of primary and secondary evidence, organize it neatly in a folder, and the IO will go over it with you at your interview. And keep having those good conversations with your husband. The more you know your spouse, the better you'll be at convincing your IO that you are in it for love and not for immigration. Good luck, and I'll be cheering you on. x Edited by John and Camie, 26 April 2013 - 01:04 PM.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2013-04-26 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 in less than 90 days!	Congratulations!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-03 01:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Happiest day of my life....	These are my favorite threads, the approvals. Congrats!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-26 16:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What's going on	I just did the same thing last night. Took me forever to sort out what I did.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 14:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Falling in Love	What a lovely topic. I fell in love with my fiance (hope you don't mind that hes' not my Hubby yet) because he's very old school ... treats his mother so sweetly, still carries a handkerchief in his pocket, rushes to open doors/carry heavy things for a lady, works hard and tells me I'm beautiful even when my nose is red and I'm hacking into a sick bag (as what happened the last time he was here, LOL). God has blessed me with a good one.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-27 17:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved after 20 days from NOA1 :) What to do next?	CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm sure a VJ'er "in the know" will be able to help you shortly!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-01 00:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved 13 Days After NOA1!!!!!!	CONGRATULATIONS!! Feels good, doesn't it?!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-30 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	How do you deal with ignorance and prejudice??	Girl ... the way I see it is, they don't pay our bills, so they can just F-off. A good start would be for your mother to know that you can get the news off the TV; you don't need it from her. Then, keep your marriage strong and loving for any children you may have, as children cannot conceptualize ignorance/prejudice, and a weak foundation will just complicate things further. I myself am biracial, and my childhood was hardly stable, so that impacted the problem. As I got older, I dealt with it myself, to the point where it's now other people's problem, no longer mine. Keep your head up - sorry that this is something you have to go through during what should be a happy time. Edited by John and Camie, 19 April 2009 - 05:30 AM.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-19 05:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved!	Awww!! CONGRATULATIONS!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-25 19:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Immigration Visa (IR1) Approved	CONGRATULATIONS	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-27 04:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa Interview: APPROVED!	Congratulations!! These are the best posts to read.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-27 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Visa Interview: APPROVED!	Congratulations!! These are the best posts to read.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-27 04:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visiting England	I can't find my dictionary, so I'm unable to look up the definition of PARANOIA, but taking a bunch of paperwork overseas is more than just silly. Next time tell 'em you want to see London and the British Countryside and forget the B.S. with visiting your husband. I nearly didn't make it past Customs. They want to know the truth, so you tell them. I was the first in line and the last to leave, the questioning was that intense. This was during K-1, and I was frustrated and a bit concerned that they didn't even KNOW what K-1 was when I tried to explain that John was moving out of England, I wasn't trying to move IN. This is a good thread, and I hope that some of the tips offered here help USC fiances/spouses get into England a lot easier.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2010-02-25 12:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Medical in London	Definitely get whatever vacs you can in the U.K., as they're expensive here. If you had chickenpox, make sure that your Varicella history is documented on your DS-3025 (as "VH") at the medical. I mention Varicella in particular because the vac is not available in the U.K., but you need to have documented history of chickenpox for the I-693 once you get to your AOS. My husband did not have proof that he had chickenpox, so his worksheet was checked as "incomplete" and he had to get a blood titre test here in the U.S. to prove that he had the antibodies in his system. Otherwise, we were looking at $80 and up for a Varicella shot. If you're in the same position, get a blood titre test in the U.K. so that you can have your history documented. You'll save yourself a big headache once you come to the U.S. and get started on your AOS. Make sure you leave Knightsbridge with a DS-3025 (vaccination worksheet); I've heard of some people never getting one. Good luck	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2010-11-25 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Starting my K-1 visa journey!	An NOA-1 is a great thing, it means our petitions didn't get lost in the mail, LOL! Can you imagine?!! Hi ellabee! I'm a Feb. 2009 K-1 filer myself! It's been since December 2 since my Honey and I have seen each other and we're past due for a cuddle, so he's coming here in May (I was going to go to him in England, but have to postpone the trip due to work). We agonized over the decision, but ultimately felt that a letter from his employer (stating his employment and intent to return), his mortgage note (he pays the mortgage on his mother's home) and a return ticket will do the trick! Good luck, congrats on your graduation, and welcome from one newbie to another!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-14 00:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Met on the Internet... worried about prejudice	Aww, no worries! I met my Honey on YouTube ... we were friends first, then he came to stay with me while attending a film festival where his film was in competition. And that's when friendship turned into love. Good luck to you!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-14 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sufficient evidence of having met my fiancée in the past two years?	Maybe see if she's saved her receipts and banking transactions. My fiance sent me signed copies of his ticket stubs and shopping/banking receipts. I highlighted the dates/locations/times and included them in the petition with signed/highlighted copies of mine. Together, our copies put us in the same places simultaneously. Hope this helps!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-15 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE	I hope your boyfriend gets well soon. I imagine you must be very worried and scared.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-13 02:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	We're Having A Baby!!!	I'm of no help whatsoever with your question, just wanted to extend my congratulations to you and your fiancée! May you be reunited very soon.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-19 02:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question about evidence...	QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Mar 21 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If my wife was not such a camera nut, we would have had troubles as I never would have taken the one photo. LOL!! Reminds me of my John, always wanting to take pictures. I can't tell you how many times I begged him not to take any, but that was before we thought of marriage ... when it came time to submit our petition, omigod was I happy he had been so camera crazy. You just never know!! To the OP - welcome from another newbie! My suggestion is to include one or two letters from family, etc. who can vouch for having met your fiancée. I included a letter from a coworker who met John, and my sweet mother, who is in love with him (but she can't have him, he's mine! Hahaha). Hope this helps, and GOOD LUCK!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-21 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Packaging Of Petition	QUOTE (baron555 @ Mar 26 2009, 04:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I used paper clips to keep related pages together, then medium binder clips to keep the "sections" together and then one super large binder clip for the entire mess. No holes and each section had a table of contents sheet. This is exactly what I did. I also washed my hands before handling the petition and duplicate, LOL. I am a total nerd.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-26 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 approval notice in hand but .................?????	Yep, this happened to me, too. But many people have reported the same thing, so I figure it's all good. At least we got the paper. LOL! Congrats!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-27 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	evidence of having met	John and I taped our receipts (his and mine on separate sheets) to 1-2 sheets of paper and made photocopies, then highlighted the dates and locales, and signed each page at the bottom. We just didn't want the person looking at our file to have to go through stacks of paper.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-29 19:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approval! and 2 questions	CONGRATULATIONS!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-30 19:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	Btw folks, I was kidding about the pouty dance (a sense of humor really is required to get through all of this, right?). I did ask them why HR policy was to not send people Letters of Employment, but they didn't have an answer, so I left it. I appreciate all the help, and thanks Ed + Cindy for your input, I feel much, much better now. Edited by John and Camie, 31 March 2009 - 06:54 PM.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	QUOTE (PB&JAM @ Mar 31 2009, 04:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For #11 use the example form as a guide. dont check either box, put in: N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence ) http://www.visajourn.../Form-I-134.pdf I live a few minutes from the big ears, we must be neighbors! and English men as well. A gal after my own heart! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! And England as well!! Ah, you got taste, girl! Thanks everyone for your help, you guys are great.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	Oh, but Gary, you should've seen my dance, it was awesome! Foot stomping, air punching and some kicks thrown in. Think Footloose.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	I deal with two HR depts., the one here in Anaheim (LOL, some help - they told me Florida handles the letters), and the one in Orlando (who said they don't send them to employees, only to the institution they're supposed to go to - *groan*).	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 04:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	QUOTE (L179 @ Mar 31 2009, 02:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont think it matters who sends the letter the only key is that the barcoded coversheet be with your documents. So ask your HR Dept to send it with the coversheet it or else just hand it over to you. Awesome, this solves the dilemma - THANK YOU!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter - Advice?	My employer won't send me my Letter of Employment for the Affidavit; instead, they insist on sending it directly to the Embassy in London *sigh* - anyone ever heard of this? I work for the big mouse ears ... I wonder if they've done this with others' visa situations (as people from all around the world work here) and know something I don't know, because that letter is crucial and I HATE not having it (I already did the pouty "why not" and "but I need it" dances with HR on the phone, they're still not givin' it up, LOL - gotta laugh or I'll cry). Oh, also ... for #11 on the Affidavit, "I intend/do not intend to make contributions ..." - what on EARTH does one put? Some older posts on VJ say to state "N/A", but I'd like to be sure. That question has been driving me nuts. Thanks in advance!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 04:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DO i need to hire an attorny to apply for k1/k3?	We didn't use an attorney. This site SAVED us!! However, the moderators on here have been (as I've read the boards) careful to point out that attorneys are neither endorsed nor discouraged on VJ. So use the services of an attorney if it's the right the decision for you and your fiance/spouse. And GOOD LUCK!!!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-03-31 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	affadavit of support question	QUOTE (Anh map @ Apr 5 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Parents are worried that your fiance will steal their identity? I'm pretty sure she meant that her parents were worried about the information being accessible to others while in transit. This isn't an unreasonable concern.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-05 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	age difference	QUOTE (EtherealVocalist @ Feb 24 2009, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so............. I am a Naturalized USC ( from Canada ) I am 38 and my husband is German and 27. you think that 11 years in age difference will be a problem at the AOS interview?! Now I am scared... Our relationship is genuine and wonderful! Aww, no worries, girl. I'm 7 years older than my fiance, and while that's not exactly 11, it's still older. Also, he's white, I'm mixed Black/Latina ... and while I could worry about that as well, I'm just gonna sit back, enjoy what he and I have, and ride this K-1 wave out. Enjoy your genuine and wonderful relationship. I feel you	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-02-26 02:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just Laid Off in NYC--Put case on hold or cancel?	QUOTE (itzallgood @ Apr 16 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Apr 16 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 16 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are young, footloose, childless and fancy free. He has a business of his own and a home over there. Go live in Italy for a while. What an opportunity! SECONDED!!! (Or third-ed or whatever) FORTH IT! Get out of NYC ASAP (itz a rat race on steroids) and go to Italy! FIFTH-ITH IT - I just got laid off myself and would just LOVE to get away from here! If you can do it, you should - Sicily sounds like a dream. Best of luck to you, I feel you with the cost-of-living, I'm in Southern California!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-17 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA2 - Approval to when it received in mail?	Our NOA-2 was dated 3-23-09, and I received the hard copy 3 days later, on 3-26-09. I live in Orange County, where the CSC (where I filed) is located.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-16 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My new son	Josh383, I have no assistance to offer you, but I just wanted to say that the title of your post is just so sweet and touching; so simple, yet says a lot about your character. Proving that anyone can be a father, but not everyone can be a dad. Good luck with your journey in bringing your family to the States! - Camie	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-20 00:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	English fiance - K1 questions...any help?	Hello! John and I followed the K-1 Guide on this site to the letter, no attorney. We kept it as simple as possible, with the objective of proving that A- he was here, B- we were in the same places at the same times, and C- we were in a bonafide love relationship. We were arranging for John to come here in May when, lo and behold, the magical NOA-2 arrived in the post. My guess is we just got lucky. There's no special secret, we just had a golden horseshoe up our collective bum. We filed in February and are now on Packet 3, BUT we could just as easily still be waiting for our NOA-1. Some of my UK sistas on here filed at the same time as me and are still waiting, so I'm hoping they see some touches soon. You just cannot predict these things. As I mentioned, we had been planning for John to come to SoCal while our K-1 was in adjudication, but the NOA-2 put the skids on that, LOL. Our only concern was possible denial at entry, but we ultimately figured that with a return ticket, a letter from his employer and proof that he was paying on a mortgage back home, he'd have little trouble getting through. Hope this helps, and good luck!! Edited by John and Camie, 27 April 2009 - 02:01 AM.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-27 01:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just engaged	Awww, just engaged - congrats! I would wait until at least NOA-2. In March, John and I were planning for him to visit in May (we were settling in for a LONG wait) when we got our NOA-2, and now we're on Packet 3, so it's anyone's guess how these things turn out. We've given up on planning.	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-04-27 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	do u think I have enough evidence?	Hey thanks for your service, Hoffy. My fiance and I had his/her receipts. Maybe (if you can) go out to that dinner, do separate checks and then highlight the date/time on each receipt. Go shopping, to a movie, etc. and repeat until you have enough receipts to tape/paste/etc. onto two sheets of paper (his sheet/her sheet). Maybe hit a bank/ATM together, do the same thing with those receipts. Sign your sheet, and have your fiancée sign hers. I also had a co-worker and my mother write and sign testimonial letters (very brief, a few paragraphs) attesting to having met my fiance. Good luck!	John and Camie	Not Telling	England	2009-05-10 03:02:00