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Confused about K-1

This is from the VJWiki page, about K-1 visas.

U.S. citizens who will be getting married to a foreign national in the United States may petition for a fiancé(e) classification (K-1) for their fiancé(e). You and your fiancé(e) must be free to marry. This means that both of you are unmarried, or that any previous marriages have ended through divorce, annulment or death. You must also have met with your fiancé(e) in person within the last two years prior beginning the K-1 Visa petition process (filing the I-129F). This requirement can be waived only if meeting the non US Citizen's fiancé(e) in person would violate long-established customs, or if it would create extreme hardship on the US Citizen.

Do some searching on this site and you will find many of the answers for you questions.

Though a good thought. It really does not apply to the OP's question. However, it is a true post by the Member. The Petioner should be aware of this "I would Think". The OP is just starting the Journey and that as we know "SUCKS"!
I would like Dan to read this and see if he feels he can Qualify/Surpass these basic requirements.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-29 23:44:00

Confused about K-1

Thank you all those answeres were helpful and special thanks to Tim/mav. Another question about the I-129 do i have to include a letter saying how I met my fiance and history of our conversation or does that come later. The reason I asked is Tim/Mav provided a link and in it it says a cover letter for I-129 saying how you met your fiance but on the instruction and the form it doesn't say provide a cover letter. I hope all those questions are not dumb but am still a bit confused. Thanks all.

See "Cover Letter" in the Link I sent you. Read all of that Link as well.

The very first page of your Application/Petition is a Cover Letter.
Did you Meet on Facebook, Myspace, etc. How long you known eachother, how regular you talk (Skype, Yahoo) Send a few pages of proof with the petition. Thats all included in the Links.
Some VJ Guildlines are inaccurate but for the most part enough.
Just say we are in Love and wish to marry.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 29 January 2012 - 11:07 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-29 22:59:00

Confused about K-1

I just started filling the form I-129F for my fiance. But I don't understand what is K-1 fiances visa is. Is this different form I-129 that am filling or does this come after I fill I-129 please respond am a bit confused. And thanks in advance.

Yes, You are highly confused. Not to worry, so was I.
The 129-F is the Initial Petition for your Fiance (Thus, you are applying for a K-1 Visa) They are the same. But, you must File your 129-F and paperwork for the Petition and the result would be a K-1 Visa approved.
I would ask as many questions you need here. Based on the question: If I gave you a gun and told you to hit that Barn. And you missed. I would tell to you, get help or ask questions.

http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-29 22:37:00

How much in assets?

Ok, great! So another question is this... My "income" consists of child support and alimony. I do not have tax records for the past 3 yrs for this reason. Will this be a problem? Also, is the child support considered income? And are my 2 minor boys considered my dependents or my ex husbands dependents. I have full custody but he sees them every other weekend and pays child support? And do I count my fiance as my dependent while figuring out if my income is sufficient? So sorry for so many questions!! Thanks so much!

Child Support is considered Income is you have records of continous Support by Bank Records, Payments, etc. If the Children reside with you over 50% of the time and you have Custody they are Considered YOUR DEPENDANTS. If petitioning then you will need to add another dependant. So the Household is 4..... (Finance) Alimony is also considered Income if steady and proof. No Tax returns will hurt. Meaning: Not working.
Are you on Goverment Assistance. (Food Stamps/Medical ?)
You have to determine what you Annual Income is. Someone can answer the requirements for a Family of 4 but I'm going to ASSUME about $28.000.00 per year. Thats hard to CUT.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-29 02:49:00

Canadian girlfriend now pregnant but how do we start our family together in the USA?

As for petitioning for the fiance visa, I thought we could maybe begin that process now so we have the option of having the kiddo here if we suddenly find ourselves with the financial means to do so.

Good Luck with everything. But I would persue the child being covered under her HealthCare there. You have to go with whats happening now and not a guess.
I was refused Passport Entrance into Canada for painting a bridge in Vancouver. For a 20 year old DUI. They are strick.
I wish you luck. It will work out. I would get prepared to move ASAP and legally enter Canada. DAD!!!!

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-30 06:14:00

Canadian girlfriend now pregnant but how do we start our family together in the USA?

Well, it sounds like you are not close to a petiting with talking about having a baby in 1 year maternity in Canada.

Now what sort of 'trouble' did you get in to?

Can your 'freelance' work be done from another country? As in can you pay your $200 and stay in Canada for 6 months?

How can she maintain her health insurance with a residence in California?

Good luck

Agreed. And what do you mean: "Were trying to figure out if we can have this Child". I think thats already happened has'nt it.
Canada is very Strick I know. You may consider talking to an Attorney and see if you need a Wavior/Or/Whatever.
When you use the Words "Go to Criminal Rehab for 2 years indicates you did'nt follow guildlines of your probation but that maynot be true as your information is incomplete.
DO YOU WANT TO TELL US SO WE CAN HELP. We need to know what your up against besides a child on the way.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 30 January 2012 - 05:22 AM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-30 05:20:00

Starting out! Please help!

Thats a pretty staight/forward question. We don't fill-out the Forms for you.

Start with this Link. The basics.
Read very well. There is nothing to stop you from Filing a Petition if you meet the Requirements of USCIS.

http://www.visajourn...ontent/examples

Go to K-1 Forums and see more basics and read.
And as always, GOOD LUCK ! :thumbs:

Edited by Tim/Mav, 02 February 2012 - 04:01 AM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 03:59:00

Just a short answer: no problem. As long as your fiancee did not lie on any of the 5 B1/B2 applications or interviews it will not affect your K1 at any stage.

All Tourist Visas were denied. Is there a reason? Yes Somewhere there is. But tell the OP Not to Worry about the K-1 Petition when it goes through the same Department that has a record that everything is OK. Well, thats Obsurd.
There is One good thing. The Petitioner will be given (Maybe) a RFE and have in writing a reason and allowed to give a reply.
No Problem.. READ! This Case already has problems. There is more to this story and Not Devulged.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 12:07:00

Well the majority of tourist visas are denied based on the CO believing the "tourist" will not return to his/her own country. With a K1 thats not a requirement is it?

With a K-1. Your almost already married. No running back home, unless he/she changes their mind.

Now, I was watching a Cartoon and eating Cheerios. Like Cartoons or the CBS News.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 11:17:00

yes i totally agree, i was just saying to tim/mav they do not have to give reason and if they do it may not be one that make any sense. Like i said for each of my 3 denials a different box was ticked. Also the first time i was denied i didnt even get denied at the interview i was told i would be getting the visa within a week. then my passport came back with the 214b which was strange to me. My only reason i cant think of is that i had spent a lot of time in the states already on other visas. but they never actually said that?

Also may i ask what is the walsh act?

LETS GET BACK TO THE POINT >>>>> POINT IS: IF YOU CAN'T GET A TOURIST VISA 5 or 6 TIMES HOW DO YOU EXSPECT TO GET A K-1 PETITION APPROVED. THERE IS A REASON ! We Don't know, but USCIS Does.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 10:46:00

Linking to that particular site isn't allowed on VJ, so it was auto-censored.

Ok, 9 FAM 41.21 does generally require that a consular officer provide written notice to a visa applicant explaining why their visa was denied, in accordance with INA 212(b)(1). However, INA 212(b)(2) and INA 212(b)(3) provide a huge caveat here. INA 212(b)(2) says that the Secretary of State (meaning, by inference, the Department of State and it's employees) can waive this requirement for any individual alien, any single class of alien, or multiple classes of aliens, entirely at their discretion. INA 212(b)(3) says that the written notice requirement does not apply to someone who is denied under INA 212(a)(2) and INA 212(a)(3), which covers most of the criminal and security grounds.

The real catch-all here is INA 212(b)(2), which basically allows a consular officer the discretion to decide whether to produce a written explanation of the denial for any individual alien.

With that said; I have seen several posts by which the OP tries to AVOID telling everything in hopes to get an Answer they want to hear. How many of you Senior Members have got Personal Messages and were Asked about the REAL TRUTH to their question: Maybe the Walsh Act, ETC. But they go on the Forum NOT TELLING THE FULL STORY and we try to Help based ONLY Upon what they tell us. NEWBEES are Good for this. I seen it happen and when I see them post the same repeated question and I know the truth it makes me sick they do that. I won't say anything because what they said in a Personal Message is not to be repeated.
There is a Reason for Everything. The World is not Against you.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 10:22:00

You show me yours first, Tim. You may think there SHOULD be such a requirement and I would agree, but you will not be able to show me any such requirement. It's absence, is all that's needed to prove my point. You do not serve the members well when you make up stuff.

Unless the visa denials were for some reason that would also make the applicant ineligible for the visa they now seek, they are mostly meaningless. They can be interpreted to mean that getting to the USA is more important than the relationship but good relationship evidence usually overcomes that concern.

WHERES THE BEEF ?

http://www.***remove...sa-refusal.html

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 06:17:00

I think you should be nicer to people... Not everyone knows EVERYTHING, that's why we're here...

Reality Check. Your NOA2 will Arrive Soon :bonk:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 06:08:00

You show me yours first, Tim. You may think there SHOULD be such a requirement and I would agree, but you will not be able to show me any such requirement. It's absence, is all that's needed to prove my point. You do not serve the members well when you make up stuff.

Unless the visa denials were for some reason that would also make the applicant ineligible for the visa they now seek, they are mostly meaningless. They can be interpreted to mean that getting to the USA is more important than the relationship but good relationship evidence usually overcomes that concern.

This is NOT OUR TOPIC. This is for the OP. See the FIRST POST And answer Accordingly.
Fighting with me does not help the OP.
The Question was : Will Denials of Tourist Visa's in the Past affect approval of our K-1 Petition.
AGAIN, THE FLOOR IS YOURS and Please. For the Benefit of the OP

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 06:03:00

They usually do give an explanation but no, Consular Officers are not REQUIRED to give an explanation when denying a visitor visa.

Words of Wisdom I disagree with. There is an Explaination for everything. Show me that Link where it says that and I will agree.
However, lets get back to the OP's question: Will these Denials cause a Problem with our 129-F Petition.????
I GIVE YOU THE FLOOR :hehe:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 05:45:00

I don't really understand what you're trying to say... Do you not believe what I'm saying or is it something else?

They are Required to give an explaination for Denial. REQUIRED !!!! Not No not again. REQUIRED ! You need to know this answer while waiting for your NAO2. Ask Him again.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 05:22:00

I was Denied to take a Picture with Ronald McDonald because I had a BurgurKing hat on.
Americans have a Saying "I don't Buy It"
There is a BIG difference between a Visa and taking a picture with Ronald.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 05:03:00

Assuming that they were denied on the basic of not being able to demonstrate enough ties to home country, then they will have no effect on your K-1 application.
Basically, the consulate is afraid that your fiancé is going to the US on tourist visa and will never come back and told her to wait for the right visa to be issued ( K-1)

Of course, there are also other reasons that make a person inadmissible to the USA such as drugs, criminal records and such. If she was not denied because of this then she you got nothing to worry about.

I knew this would be said by Members and rightfuly so. The OP can't really get help if She/He does not provide information on their own. I hate guessing myself.
Were not Mind Readers on VJ.
I will give GandK a plus for his help. But OP read what I wrote and you will get better answers.... :whistle:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 04:32:00

We're applying for K1 visa... I submitted all the paperwork and we're waiting for our NOA2... But my fiance has applied for a tourist visa to come visit me 5 times in the past 6 months and it got denied every single time... Will this be an issue for our K1 application?

Take whatever I say with a Grain of Salt.
Your Timeline indicates: Petition sent January and NOA1 Approved. That only means they cashed your check and the paperwork was completed properly.
However, you state his tourist visa has been denied repeatedly. There has to be a reason? What is The Reason For Denial ?
Will this be an Issue with your K-1 Petition you ask ? Apparently, even before you Petition was filed he has been denied access to the US. So What is the reason for this ?
Hard to answer mysterious questions without details. Do you agree......

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 04:27:00

How to prove the financial difficulties or that I have met?

So I definitely do not want to meet my fiance before the wedding. This has to do mostly with my financial difficulties and I feel it will be simply too much emotional hassle waiting wedding if I see her before. This is an arranged marriage as well. So I am just wondering how I would prove that I have financial difficulties.
Also, does anyone know if she will be able to go to school on fiance Visa? I know marriage visa will get her green card sooner. But there is this whole thing about meeting her once is the past two years that I am desperately trying to avoid.
Do you guys think getting a lawyer is best instead of me doing it myself? What about a site like this: http://www.easyfiancevisa.com/
Oh by the way, she is from Germany, so what if she comes over on Visa waiver and then I apply for fiance or marriage visa?
Anybody know when do we get our Certificate number that the fiance visa application asks for?
Thank you for your help.

Read the Replies. There is NO CHANCE. I Agree. With that said: I'm going to try and find Waldoo. You must go see her.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 02 February 2012 - 04:51 PM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 16:49:00

Proof of ongoing relationship

Just put in a few pages scattered throughout ur relationship and some call logs. Save the rest for ur interview. Good luck!

I Agree with this. The 129-F is a Start. Basics. This is good Advice. More Importantly is keeping a Record of a On-Going Relationship After the NOA1/NOA2 for the Interview.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-03 06:48:00

Are letters needed from friends?

Good day everyone:

Do I need letters from friends validating they have seen and witnessed my fiancee and I being together? I lived in the Philippines and dated her for 6 months prior to me leaving for US late August. We have many friends from all over the world that can validate our relationship if needed. Or will photos and everything else from checklist be enough? As mentioned in other posts, this is my second time going through the K1 as I hired an Attorney first time with my EX fiancee. My former Attorney had me obtain letters from friend which I now wonder maybe was not needed based on forums I am reading along with the guidelines from VJ.
Thank you for your help.
Shawn

That Answer is NO. You do not need letters from friends. Also USCIS does not ask or require this.
The Only Document I can think of is if the Beneficiary is underage and permission from the parents is needed.
However, if you please. She can provide friends wriiten statements for her interview but that is not needed as well.
Have you Filed Yet?

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-04 14:22:00

Form I-129F Part C Questions 2 and 3

Check NO on the 129-F. However. Though a Cival Issue with no Arrest you stated: A mandatory Protective Order(s). Those are ONLY signed by Judges. In hense, there is a record if in fact you were required to go before a Judge and they even dropped the Case(s). Dropped Cases do show on a Background Check. If related to an attack on another human being more so. Police can dismiss charges if they want, but only a Judge can give a final Order. Since the requirement of a Court Appearance and She/he never showed.
The problem would be if the reason for these Orders (even though dropped) was a result of Domestic Violence.
Moreover, 3 recent Charges. That just don't look good at all.
USCIS has a LEGAL Responsibilty to ensure the safety of a Beneficiary. Thats the way they will look at it.
Visit your Courthouse and get the paperwork on these charges/allegations but, you can check NO to your question and pray for NO RFE. Get Certified Copies and Stamped/Dated by the Court Admistrator.
Reality ... 2 Court Orders and a Stalking Order. You been busy.

Edited by Tim/Mav, 08 February 2012 - 12:33 AM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-08 00:30:00

Form I-129F Part C Questions 2 and 3

Were you Arrested ONE TIME in these Cases?

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-07 23:05:00

G-325a - Print your name??

To my knowledge, the Form Can be typed. But the Signature is required in INK. I don't think any VJ Member would disagree.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-08 20:26:00

UMM KINDA CONFUSE CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT K1 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT?

Hey thank for that info and suggestions but do i really have to show school receipt and semesters? I was under a federal grant and I stop school in 2011 because my fiancee got pregnant and I came back to the US looking for a job to support her and our future baby. I don't even know where to get the receipt or those info from, I can provide the rest of the info but the school thing might be a little difficult for me. Anyways thanks appreciate the help

NO. School is School. That information will not be asked.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-10 02:01:00

UMM KINDA CONFUSE CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT K1 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT?

Get a letter from your employer before you leave stating your wage and hours per week. When you start your new job get a letter from them stating your wage and hours per week. You will need to supply bank statements showing your pay deposited into your account. A letter explaining you were a fulltime student in 2010/11 should accompany this, as well as a receipt showing you paid for the semesters you were at school.

I Agree with the Employment Letter and being a Full-Time Student. But, a Bank letter? Proof of paying-off a Student Loan?. No, Not really. Irrelevant.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-10 01:55:00

UMM KINDA CONFUSE CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT K1 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT?

How long do I need to work at my current job in order to file the I-134 (affidavit of support) for my fiancee K1 Visa?

I have already sent the I-129f package (Fiance(e) Petition). My fiancee and I are engaged and having a baby, she is in the Philippines and I'm here in Seattle we been together for over 1 year now. I have been a student in college and was unemployed from 2010-2011. I now have a job that pays $11.50/an hour ($22,080 annually) and I just started this week at this new job now will this be a problem when I file for the I-134 since I did NOT have income tax filed for 2010 and 2011 but now I do have a job that is higher than the 100% poverty level it ask. Don't know what to send her when she goes for her interview and I'm kinda stress that it will be denied. Can someone fill me in please.

Thanks in advance

OBTW: I did work in 2009 and filed income tax for it but don't think it is enough though. I don't have unemployment benefits or any I just went to school after 2009. But I do have a saving but not that much.

Lets try to look at this picture in a Positive way.
You have not even got the NOA1 yet. Thats short, it will come.
You have a 4 to 5 month waiting time for a NOA2
You have about 2 to 3 months after that before her Interview.
IN TOTAL.. About 8 to 9 months from now. There is alot of time to gather paystubs.
The G-325-A would Document you were in School.
Don't quit your job and don't loose hope. You have lots of time before documenting income requirements for her interview.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-10 01:35:00

AM I GONNA GET AN RFE?

I Doubt you will get a RFE for this. It is Posible but, I don't think so.
I would be more worried about important things such as if your Pinay want to dye her hair blonde. :hehe:

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 04:05:00

What! 18.7 Month(s)?

Maybe Charles, Kathyryn1. or Peuguin can help. Inky Passed Out LOL

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 22:03:00

What! 18.7 Month(s)?

LOL why does everyone keep asking this Texas Service Center does NOT process I-129F petitions!

ONLY VSC and CSC process them!!

Inky, as an Organizer. you were asked to delete the post. Not add Lib..... Yeah. Something to do I guess...

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 21:50:00

see link for poverty data. http://en.wikipedia....e_United_States

you must be 125% of poverty level, and for family of 2, in 2011, in lower 48 states you must make 1.25 times $14,710

That Calculation is CORRECT. But, jusy say without being Einstein. $18,387.00
#### I hate math

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-11 03:16:00

Everyone has a Medical Majuanna Card but me. I'm reading the OP's first post. Thats what the focus is. If you wish to start a New Topic. Then do so.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-11 03:09:00

http://en.wikipedia....e_United_States

Did you see my link? What is this my A__SK? Do you have something useful to say?

Persons in
Family Unit 48 Contiguous States and D.C., Alaska, Hawaii
1 $10,890 $13,600 $12,544
2 $14,710 $18,380 $16,930
3 $18,530 $23,160 $21,320
4 $22,350 $27,940 $25,710
5 $26,170 $32,720 $30,100
6 $29,990 $37,500 $34,490
7 $33,810 $42,280 $38,880
8 $37,630 $47,060 $43,270
Each additional
person adds $3,820 $4,780 $4,390

Your Link is absolutely useless for USCIS Guildlines.
And you need a better defined words from me. This is a Immigration Forum. Not if you qualify for Food Stamps.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-11 02:34:00

I am getting the affidavit of support for my fiance for him to bring to his interview. I went to my lawyer today who was being very rude, he told me that I do not need a co-sponsor for a fiance visa although I made only $9200 2010 working August to December. He said that I will not need a co-sponsor until my fiance gets here and is adjusting his status...Could you guys please tell me whether or not I will need a co-sponsor ?

Your Lawyer is full of S__eets. And $14,710.00 my A__SK.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-10 23:18:00

K1 beneficary unemployed?

No it will not have a negative on your petition. The US Citizen (Petitioner) bares the financial responsibility for you. The only one that needs to have a job is the US Citizen (Petitioner). if the petitioner does not have a job or does not meet the poverty line requirements for US Poverty Line. The Petitioner will need to get a Co-sponser.

Correct ! Be sure the Petitioner meets the Income Requirements. Your Income as a Benificiary does not matter at all.
Warning: A K-1 Visa can be Denied even if a Co-Sponsor is listed in the Philippines. Case by Case review but entirely up to the Consulate.
LOL. Never said if Philippines or not>>>>

Edited by Tim/Mav, 30 January 2012 - 12:27 AM.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-01-30 00:26:00

Not sure whose address you think you have but NOBODY has MY address. I mean NOBODY. That's because I am currently homeless, while moving to another state. We own a home in China but I couldn't even tell you that address because we don't live there yet, don't even have the keys to the place yet because the building isn't released yet. All our stuff is in storage while we spend a couple months visiting the relatives in China.

Ya'll sleep well now. It's about time for Lunch in China.

A Sense of Humor is a terrible thing to waste. Whats For Lunch? Really ! Whats for Lunch.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 22:30:00

I'm happy to be a Member here. The closest Comedy Club is a n Hour Drive.

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 22:23:00

VJ is a Forum. A discussion site to ask a question and review answers and make the best choice based upon your situation. There are No Lawyers here. Just personal experinces or opinions. There is NO GOD HERE.
You have to read and see OPINIONS. That is all. You in the end have to evaluate what is best for your situation.
I gave a personal experience from a RFE and this what was asked. NOA2 in less than 2 weeks. A Personal Experince. Not a Guess...
I don't give a ####### if I was wrong or right. It accomplished the Goal and was accepted by USCIS.
If you love Pushbrk's so much then Vote to eliminate E-Wok and Vote for Pushbrk. I wonder. ???
At least Pushbrk replies????

Tim/Mav

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 21:02:00