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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMY BABY HAS HIS VISAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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ChucklesMaleRussia2006-06-18 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change

It says US citizens do not have to file AR-11

My fiancee is not a US citizen. She is in the Philippines. I am simply taking care of her change of address for her. The OP's fiancee is also not in the US. I know what it says online about changing an address for a non US citizen. It says to notify the USCIS by calling the number and to also file AR-11 (which can be done online now). I have tried this. But how can you answer the POE questions on the AR-11 form if she's not in the US? Also, when I called the USCIS, as it states to do online, they could not give me a straight answer, but finally told me to mail a letter as I did.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-05 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change

You wait until you get your NOA-1. Then you call USCIS customer service at 1-800-375-5283. You tell them who you are what your applying for and that you need to make a change in address. If need be explain the Beneficiary moved one month after you sent packet off.

Calling them isn't good enough. When I called, I got conflicting information. First they said to file AR-11, but I explained why I didn't think that was correct because my fiancee in not in the US. Then they said I only need to mail a letter to my local service center. They certainly wouldn't do anything on the phone for me.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-05 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change
I just found another thread about this same topic. Someone there gave the same advice I did without having to file AR-11. Here is the link: http://www.visajourn...95#entry4385195

In their advice, they stated they gave proof that she moved by showing copies of the plane tickets. I wasn't told to do that, so I just sent a letter along with a copy of our NOA1 letter. I also didn't have to change the consulate like they did because we knew about the change of address to come in the future, and put the correct consulate when I filed I-129F.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-05 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAddress Change

I need to change the beneficiary's address. Its been one month since I filed. She will be moving at the end of Feburary.

How should I do this?

Thanks!


I had the same question when my fiancee finished her contract in Taiwan and moved back to the Philippines 1.5 months after I filed. Everyone kept saying to file the AR-11 form for change of address, but the form kept asking for her POE. She wasn't here yet, so how could she have a POE. I believe that form is for a non-US citizen that is in the US, but I'm still confused on this and haven't been able to get a good answer.

I then called the USCIS and talked to someone. Wow. It took about an hour trying to explain what seems so simple. First the guy I talked to also said I should file AR-11 and he couldn't give me advise on filling out the form, I should seek a lawyer. Finally, after explaining that she is not in the US, for the 10th time, and my petition is still pending, he put me on hold to talk to ask someone else. He then came back and told me to send a letter to my local service center in Portland, Oregon, telling them of the change of address. I don't know where yours local service center would be.

I wrote the letter and just received a reply form them today. Here is what they said:

Thank you for correspondence received on 12/21/2010.
The California Service Center has been informed, via e-mail, of the updated address for [beneficiaries name].

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at the 1-800-375-5283.


After that, there was more that said the following:

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.


This last part again makes me think we should have filed the AR-11 form. I'm still confused. I don't know how to answer the POE questions if we are supposed to file that form. When filling out the PDF form, there is a pull-down answer for these questions, and NA is not an option, nor do any of the other choices fit our circumstances. Plus, it's been way more than 10 days now. Why should they care if she has moved more than 10 days ago when her petition is still being processed. I wish I knew the right answer here.

Good luck. I hope this helps some.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-05 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition Denied

Jim,

I am concerned about my petition now after reading this thread. I sent in copies of my own and my SO's divorce decree. They are photocopies of certified copies, because no where in the VJ guide or I-129F instructions mentioned "certified divorce decree."

The VJ k-1 guide says, "Copy of final Divorce Decree(s) or Certificate(s) for the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) if either has been previously married."

If being "certified" is that critical, perhaps we need to mention that in the guide so that newbies like me won't be misled.

I was under the impression that all documents can be copies of the originals.

I am also very surprised that USCIS will flat out reject or deny a petition instead of issuing an RFE asking for the "certified copy" of the divorce decree.

So, will I be getting a denial or an RFE?

Thank you.

I did not send in a certified copy either. I did get my copy from the clerk's office, but I didn't pay extra for it to be certified because the guides and directions didn't say it needed to be. I planeed to give a certified copy to my fiancee for her interview. After sending in my I-129F, I read posts about the possible need to have the decree certified and I became very worried. I posted a few time about the concern and several people told me that it shouldn't be a problem as long as it had a stamp showing when it was filed. I looked at the copy I send, and it did have this stamp.

So, not I'm wondering if I'm going to get an RFE and have problems too. I certainly hope not. Does anyone know if you can send in a certified copy before getting the NOA2? I filed in Sept and believe we might be about 4 wks away from NOA2. I do not want anything to slow down our process. The waiting is so painful as it is.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-09 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetition Denied
In Oregon you have to pay extra to have the copy certified as a true copy of the original. It should then have a stamp showing when the copy was made. Did you pay extra and have this done?
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2010-12-28 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2ND HARD COPY OF NOA #2 CAME TODAY?

We received a 2nd hard copy of same as 1st one dated Dec. 30 2nd dated Jan 4th
Anybody know why?
5 month and 2days to approval.
M

Wow. Many of us would be happy to just get one.
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-09 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary address/phone number change while petition in process

I had to do the same thing for Marina. I called the helpline and they informed me to send in a letter with a copy of my I-797C (NOA1) to the address on the back of the NOA1 (your specific service center). They also said that I should send an email, once approved, to the consulate referring to the case #. We probably will also call the consulate once we get approval.
Well, that is what they told me. Hope this helps.
John and Mari


Yes. This is what I did. I called them and they told me the same thing. I'm still waiting for approval before sending an email. I will call them also.


We have the same situation, we were just going to wait until NOA2 and change the address with NVC and London.

I've heard several times you can just wait until NOA2. I mailed a letter to USCIS because I didn't want to wait if I can change it now.

I think I found what you're looking for!!! See if this works:

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Let me know OK? :star:

Mari

NO. This is for non US citizens living inside the US. The beneficiary that moved does not live inside the US. Every time this question comes up, someone posts these links to the USCIS website. This confuses everyone. Read the other posts and see what people have done and quit waisting time on these links for people living outside the US.

Really I am getting frustrated with my techno challenges on my VJ :crying: ... I can't PM, email or EDIT and why I am having to ADD MY EDIT HERE:


** This is from the USCIS for http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD **

MAKE NOTE FOR US CITIZEN's change of addy from the USCIS:
U.S. Citizens

U.S. citizens are not required to file a Form AR-11 and can make a change of address on pending cases via our Online Change of Address page or by calling 1-800-375-5283. U.S. Citizens who do not have an application or petition pending with USCIS are only legally required to notify USCIS of a change of address if they have previously submitted a Form I-864 on behalf of someone who has become a permanent resident. If you have previously submitted a Form I-864 for someone who immigrated to the U.S., you must complete a Form I-865 within thirty days of the completion of your move.[/font]

:help: Heaven Sakes please somebody fix my VJ PM's! I'm beggin you! :help:

Mari :star:

Why are you quoting something for US citiezens when the beneficiary that moved is a non US citizen living outside the US?

The same thing is happening to me and I was told by a couple members who have already gone through this same situation to try to catch it at the NVC phase or if that was too small a window to call the consulate as soon as possible once it has reached there. I'm sorry, I forgot to look what country you were filing for but if you have a country with an unreliable mail service like we do it was recommended that we don't bother changing it since I will get a copy of the same packet 3 here in the states and everything else we can do online. (And at that time his address/phone will be changing to the US anyway!) People, please correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think it is against the rules to not change the beneficiary's address when they are living abroad, only the petitioner and the beneficiary turned alien living in the US are required by law to notify using the AR-11.

Hope this helps, please let us know what you come up with!

I believe you are correct. However, I wanted it changed so the packet goes to her at the correct address, and not to another country where she was working when I filed for K-1.


You can actually catch it while it's processing, I did just this. After multiple phonecalls, I found out the only way to change the form is to send a formal request letter to USCIS. I didn't send a whole copy as John and Mari said, but that couldn't hurt. Send a written letter formally requesting the change. Be sure to include your DOB, NOA1#, the beneficiary's name and DOB, as well as both the old and new address.

I know they received this letter and that it worked, the address was modified and you will see a "touch" on the website about a week after you send it. This is the one and only way to modify this information on the form. You cannot use any of the other address change forms as these are for US address only.

In addition catch it at the embassy and they will be much more available to contact about your case as soon as you get an NVC#

Yes. This is what I did. It took a long time on the phone to get the correct info. I sent the letter and I know they received it because they sent me a confirmation letter. I did not see a touch for my case online. I've been looking for it, but the date has not changed since NOA1. It's been over a month now. I will be sure to contact the embassy after the petition is approved.

You are correct. You can't use any of the change of address forms because the beneficiary lives outside the US.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-24 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary address/phone number change while petition in process
The AR-11 is not the right form. Also, you cannot do it online. I had the same questions and so have others. See these links:

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4387527
http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4387492

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-23 16:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfailed k1 im manila
I would run too. Previous relationships, especially serious ones that were recent, should have been disclosed to each other. She's got to be hiding more. Sounds like you both jumped in too soon. If you filed so soon, how could you know she is faithful or honest? Doesn't sound like she was. What a risky way to get married. Good thing you found out now. Take your time with the next one.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-28 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE: divorce certificate
You need to have the divorce decree with the judges signature and stamp showing that it was filed with the courts. That's what mine looks like, even though it was not certified. If your copy does not have the judges signature, the court house records department should be able to get you a certified copy. That should have the judges signature. If not, hopefully being certified is good enough, but I don't know. You should only have to send a copy of the certified copy for your I-129F and then send the original certified copy to the beneficiary for the interview.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-25 05:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Approved after exactly 5 months!
Great news. I'm glad to see the VSC kicking into gear for you. Hopefully CSC can keep up and we will get an approval this week or next as well.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-01-31 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout K1 Expiration Date

So you're saying that the expiration date is only determined at the departure point and not the destination?

I think it would be at the POE. Isn't that when the visa is used?

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-02 02:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
I am sorry to hear you got an RFE. I can imagine how you feel. You have waited so long already. I will be very disappointed if I get one too. I hope your papers arrive soon so you can take care of it quickly. Keep your hopes up and remember you will still have the rest of your lives together soon.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-03 03:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSearch
The link should be near the top right of almost all web pages on this site, even this page you're on now. Look for the words "Advanced Search" right next to "Popular Topics" and "View New Content".

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-03 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE received..

Thank you.. are they gonna question us about the original copy or would that matter in the beneficiary's consulate upon interview?

I think she will only need the original NOA2 document. I think you should be fine, especially over something as simple as that check box not answered. Maybe someone else will chime in that knows for sure.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-08 00:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE received..

we just received a 1page RFE letter today. we overlooked one question on the I-129F form asking
ARE YOU RELATED TO YOUR FIANCEE? YES or NO??

we sent it back right away at the uscis along with its original copy. only photocopy of RFE notice left for us.. would that be okey??

its just a minor issue and we're looking forward for the approval very very soon... Godbless ALl..

Sorry to hear about your RFE. I think you should have kept your original copy of the RFE and sent them a copy instead. They shouldn't need the original, but maybe I'm wrong. I do not think it will matter though. Good luck at getting your NOA2 very soon.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-07 23:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Sent to NVC with Wrong Consulate
I called the NVC today to check on our case. They received it yesterday but have the wrong case # assigned. They assigned a Taiwan case number instead of a Philippines number.

Just as I figured, my fiancee's address was not changed by the USCIS even though they sent me a confirmation letter saying they received my letter and forwarded the request to CSC.

Several months ago my fiancee moved back home after finishing her work contract in Taiwan. I knew she would be doing this when I filed her petition, so I put the Manila for her embassy. When I received our NOA2, it also said Manila. I wonder why someone would take it upon themselves to change it to Taiwan. I suppose I should not have used her Taiwan address when I filed, but I didn't want to be dishonest about anything, especially since her g-325a showed her living there.

Why is it that the USCIS can't even get something as simple as an address change correct. I am very diappointed with the whole process through them. Good thing I called the NVC before they forwarded our case to Taiwan. After talking to them on the phone, sending them an email, and receiving a confirmation email, I hope things are taken care of correctly. I even called them again and they assured me they haven't sent the case yet and things would get corrected. However, they couldn't tell me how long it will take before they send the case to Manila.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-15 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPost NOA2 - how long?
You should look at the recent timelines to see this for yourself.

Go to Immigration Timelines at the top of your page. Then go to the middle left under Visa Display Options. There you can select what Visa you are doing. Now you have a list of VJ member timelines. You can make the list longer by clicking on the button at the bottom to make 50 rows. You can choose your country and click Find to see only timelines for your country. You can then click the little arrows at the top of any column to sort the timelines by the particular event you are currious about. You can also select at the top right for an Advanced View with more columns of data. Good luck.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-02-17 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to file for a k-2
Hi. I had the same problem finding information. Read this thread:
http://www.visajourn...97#entry4362597

I guess we just wait for now.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2010-12-24 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Filer - Attorney or No Attorney..that is the question - HELP!

My husband and I were debating on filing our I130 whether to get a lawyer or not. I found this site and read all the guidelines and decided to just do it ourselves.

We just got our petition approved and NO RFE. We just simply follow the guidelines. I'm glad we did it without a lawyer's help since I've read a lot of bad experiences dealing with them in the forum, hiring one is also expensive.

Goodluck in your journey!

Yep. I can't believe some of the things I've read people say their lawyers did or said. VJ is the way to go. I've had two attorneys in my life, not for immigration, and neither of them were worth the money. They do nothing but slow everything down, and do very low quality work. They don't read carefully, write carefully, and can't seem to remember any specifics that are told to them. I think they do this so you will call to harrass them and repeat what you told them last time, then they make even more money.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-03-11 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1-visa

I AM A US CITIZEN ,I AM MARRY IN MY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN BUT I FILLED FOR MY WIFE AS FIANCEE (K1)SOMEBODY SHOULD ADVISE ME WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THEY FOUND OUT THAT WE ARE MARRY AND FILLING K1

If they find out, you will get denied. You will also have a difficult time getting your wife here once they realized you lied. It's called fraud. Why not file CR1 instead? You don't want to risk never having your wife here do you? Besides, what do you have to gain from this? I belive CR1 is just as fast and cheaper.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-03-16 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to properly change fiance's address while waiting for NOA2
No need to change it. If you do, and it works, great. But many times it doesn't. I tried to change my fiancee's address and even received confirmation from USCIS that it would be changed. They still didn't change it. You just need to let the NVC know when you call then to get your case number, after it gets there. If not then, you can change it at the Embassy later. No need to waste your time hoping USCIS will change it. They don't really care what her address is.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-03-22 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof

Hi guys,need your help,i just finished my interview but they are asking for my fiance's 1st divorce record!my fiance and i still searchin for it bec that was 1974,how to obtain record,help us pls..,

Your fiance should be able to get a certified copy from the court house records department in the county the divorce occured in. It needs to be certified.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-03-23 02:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressome i-129f facts

then studying the applications at the service centers. K-1 visa are only 1% --- 1% of the total applications per month. Out of 500,000 applications a month, they only get 5,000. the CSC is behind by nearly 10,000 applications. VSC by 11,000, TSC, by nearly 1,000. These number grew in the last part of the year due to budget cuts. They cut people in the 1% section. K-1 visa is just another business unit to the USCIS. I understand that. But treating this section as another business unit when doing regular I-129 in 2 months. the regular I-129 is about 10% of the monthly. (and if you add up, I129, I 130, and N-400 you have 35% of the monthly applications) It is just sad we who are the 1% get treated like the 1% in a normal business.

http://dashboard.usc...e=2&charttype=1

http://dashboard.usc...e=6&charttype=1


Ot of the last 15 months, they have only approved more applications then taken on 4 months.

How can budget cuts affect something that we are paying for? Shouldn't the budget come from the application fees?

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-03-25 00:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshipping her stuff!

Does anyone know the best way to ship her stuff from the Philippines? This woman has 75 pair of shoes for God's sake. Any advice or help would be appreciated. She received one quote for a 20x20 box for 12,000 pesos? Certainly there is a better way she would need 4 or 5 of these!

Best regards,

David and Ruby

Delta checked baggage rules are for two bags up to 23kg each per person. After that, it is an additional $200 for each bag. This is still cheaper than mailing.

Here's the link: https://www.delta.co...ex.jsp#quantity

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-04-15 00:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSend orignal W2s and 1040s for interview?
I couldn't send an original for the W-2 since I only recieved PDF file from my company. I don't think it matters for this. As for the 1040s, it is best to get a tax transcripts and send those. You can request them from the IRS online. I received mine for 2008 and 2009 in less than a week. For 2010 taxes, I had just filed them, so I just included a copy of the 1040 from my PDF files, and copies of the supporting documents.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-04-19 23:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa APPROVED!!!!!
Congratulations!
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-04-19 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschild's on K2

Hi VJs... we just want to post this topic here, this is regarding my child and will be following me before 1 year
expiration of my k1 visa issuance, what are the documents that my child will bring in going to the USEmbassy Manila .
for interview and what are the documents that my child (who is below 18 years old) shows in going to St. Luke Medical Center.
will the child get CFO seminar to stamp the passport before departure to the US?
Your answers will be highly appreciated. Thanks guys in advance.
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My wife's daughter came with her, so I can't really answer your questions from experience. I think the documents would be the same ones as required if the child came with you, and no CFO stamp is needed. See the guides on VJ. However, I just wanted to say that I know someone recently with problems bringing a K-2 child to the US to follow because they won't let the child leave without an adult, or maybe even a parent. I think they have to fly back to Manila to get the child. Are you planning on doing this as well? If not, maybe there's another way. I don't know. If you don't know, you should research it. I would hate for this same thing to happen to you.

-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2011-12-21 00:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmoney
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-James
James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2013-02-16 02:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat is the total cost of getting a visa?

From filing to Citizenship?

 

I-130 petition- $420

 

Affidavit of support - $88

IV application: - $230

 

New Immigrant Fee - $165

 

ROC - $590

 

Citizenship - $690

 

Total = $2183


FYI ROC isn't needed for an IR1 only a CR1.  So if you are married for 2 or more years at the POE you get a 10 year green card. 


Let's not forget the cost of travel.

 

Both the K1 visa and CR-1 routes require a one-way (or round-trip if cheaper) ticket for the fiance/wife to come to the states. For me, this was about $1200.

 

If you have already met your fiance, but have not married, the CR-1 route will cost an additional round-trip ticket for the US citizen, the cost of hotels, and the cost for getting married. In my case, a round trip ticket to the Philippines is about $1400. Oh, and don't forget the cost of vacation time from work while you're gone.

 

I think in the end, this makes the K1 route the cheapest in most cases where you have already met your fiance but did not marry her.


James and CynthiaMalePhilippines2013-07-01 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support & fees, K-1 fiance visa

#1 no, you will file the I-134 later during the interview. After your fiancee is here and married you file to adjust status, then you file the I-864, and yes, more fees.

#2 Kind of. You have to pay the I-129f filing fee. Later you pay more fees before or during the interview.

#3. Sometimes someone will get a CBP officer that doesn't know how to process a visa. 99% of the time there are no problems.


Thank you for the clarification. :)
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-03-24 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support & fees, K-1 fiance visa

Hi,

#1 - you do not have to submit the Affidativ of support now - it is required at the interview stage and it is mandatory ! For the AOS you will need another affidativ of support different than I 134.
#2 - yes, there are two separate fees - first with the I129F for the amount of $340 and a second fee at the interview


Thank you for the clarification! Appreciated very much. :)
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-03-24 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support & fees, K-1 fiance visa
I have a couple questions and have found different answers or not complete explanations. If anyone could shed some light, I would be greatly appreciated. My fiance lives in Canada and we are just getting all our information together to send off the I-129F petition. We only live a few hours apart so i will be going to his interview with him when we get approval and then we will be traveling back here together.

#1 Does an Affidavit of support have to be filed with the original I-129F petition? Have seen where it is said to send, hold on to it until the interview in Vancouver, and have seen where it was stated that it was not needed for the Fiance K-1 visa and just for the adjustment of status after we are married.

#2 Are there 2 different fees for the fiance visa? I will be sending $340 with my petition, but I have also seen stated that there is a fee at the embassy, at the time of interview of $350.

#3 Has anyone had experience in crossing a land border by car with the fiance visa? Any problems or special procedures we should be preparing ourselves for?

I am just trying to get a good outline of everything so we have our ducks in a row and have an idea what to expect. Yes, I am a worrier! lol
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-03-24 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa Preparation for the next step
We have mailed off our petition for the fiance visa. I was just wondering if it is possible to start getting the next documents ready for the next stage while waiting for the NOA2. I have been reading that sometimes it takes a couple months or so to get the police records that are needed. I am making another trip up to see my fiance in July and I am sure we wont have the NOA2 by then, but thought maybe we could work on getting things ready together while I am there. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-04-26 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled


Relax...you dont have any red flags that you can question right? Not a criminal. You know your Fiance/fiancee is your Fiance/fiance and you filed for the correct Visa. ie K1 for the spouse. :whistle:

Your fiance(ee) when the time comes can converse in English and answer to the best of his/her abilities the questions of the Officer(s).

What is the freak out? Panic? Hope he/she wont do that if/when they makes it to POE. :blink:
I hope you are kidding..because if OP story is true, it is based on their individual case and there is more info than has been written... Relax GF.

Congrats on your filing and Good Luck

Find better things to talk to your SO about...like a great future no matter what happens!!! :yes:


We have no red flags at all, other than they may question our age difference. He can answer any questions they ask.. Think I started to panic a bit because we have been through the "denying entry" at a POE before because they could tell we were in a relationship and the was "high risk for illegally immigrating". Not only are the accusations embarrassing and not done in private, but makes you feel like "tell the truth and do everything right and ya still get screwed" :P

Thanks for your kind words... relaxing a lot more today after reading follow up posts by others on here. :)
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-04-27 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled

That's what worries me. If this is all a wind-up, poor pity the other K1's coming along who will read this, and worry, when most of the time that extra stress is not necessary.

Yooouuu hooo..OP! Time to give us a bit on information to go on here.


I am one of those K1's that just mailed off my petition. To be honest, this freaks me out a little bit. My fiance and I have talked about it and we were almost in a panic when I first read it. Now not only do we have the worry and stress of just getting to the interview and having the visa approved, we have to worry about actually getting him across the border. Guess there is no sigh of relief until he is in the states.
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-04-26 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWife did not make it past homeland and got k-1 cancelled
Wow this is terrible! I had no idea that a K-1 visa holder could be denied entry (with the K-1 in hand of course) unless the border officer found fraud or they were travelling with something that was not allowed into the US.
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-04-25 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Fianceé disabled; instant K-1 Visa denial?!

I hope so lovebird85, maybe I am over-reacting and there is a difference between welfare and disability. Its not like she has no intention to go to work, she cant physically go to work lol!


There is a difference between disability and welfare. Social Security Disability is for workers that have become unable to physically or mentally work. It is a process to qualify and doctors back them with evidence. As a US citizen, we pay into the Social Security fund out of our wages. Welfare on the other hand is a government program for people that do not work and have no income so the government gives them a check if they find them eligible. You shouldn't have anything to worry about with her being on disability. Good luck!
CarolAnn&EddyFemaleCanada2012-05-08 14:12:00