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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much is too much?

Whoops I just realized you are on the interview step, this is what I get for jumping the gun and not looking into it. :)


Edited by St&Sv, 14 July 2013 - 09:50 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-14 09:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence for petition: Chats and Phone Records

Geez...i just realized I called you brother! More like sister in arms! Sorry about that. Though can i blame it on the early wake up call i received from my fiancee this morning? For her it's afternoon lol.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-23 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence for petition: Chats and Phone Records

Well it seems I ran out of time to edit, but I was going to say that I've read a few stories where people had their petitions returned because of the check. Either they forgot to put it in, or it wasn't the first thing the sorting center saw. I believe they just look for that check and the initial I-129F form and send it off to where it belongs. 

 

I would say after you've sent it in to start focusing on the future together and forget it's even out there, as this first part is the longest wait. If you can plan another trip to see her, other then the one T-Bone says is required, I would try to do it. Now is also the time for you to build your evidence for the Embassy Interview, though you being there is a sure sign of the relationship :)


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-23 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence for petition: Chats and Phone Records

For our petition I sent supporting documents for the 2 trips we took together. This consisted of her's and my boarding passes and passport/visa stamps. Also pictures from the trips (at least 3 ea), and if we did anything like see a movie a copy of both our stubs. One hotel we stayed at required we wear bracelets, and another we had a rental agreement so I threw in copies of those. Then I put in our first facebook chat (which I limited to 5 pages), our more recent VK chat (print screen w/date and time), our most recent skype (print screen w/picture of her engagement ring), and finally Skype log and phone logs. Also her and her friend both wrote me a letter while we were on the first trip together before I left, and since it was on the hotel letterhead I added that as well. Everything I put in must have been solid enough that there was no RFE.

 

Best of luck to you brother, and just remember to include the check and have it be the first thing they see.

 

 

Edit:

Many documents I highlighted important facts so that the person working on the case could easily find them. I also included a post-it note on almost each document explaining if it belonged to me or her, and about it or things I felt they should know.


Edited by St&Sv, 23 July 2013 - 08:45 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-23 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal letter affirming your desire to marry your Fiance(e)

I just wrote in my updated letter that I am reaffirming my intent from the original letter that I will marry XXXX XXXXXXXX within 90 days of her admission into the United States via the K1 visa.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-23 09:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help Jan vermont filer

To get some clarity on the subject, you mean that not all the supporting documents were sent along with your original case? So you sent in the missing documents for them to add to your I-129F currently in Texas because of the transfer?

 

Well for the address this is what is on my I-797 Notice of Action from my transfer, and it's also on the bottom of my NoA2:

"Texas Service Center

P.O. Box 851488 - Dept. A

Mesquite, TX 75185-1488"

 

 

As to what you might expect to happen I would say that I have no knowledge about adding documents to an already submitted I-129F outside of an RFE. That said I would say that either you will get an RFE to submit these missing documents or that, and hate to put thoughts in an already draining process, you will be denied. Someone with more experience in this will probably chime in. You (well the petitioner will have to) may also try to contact your Senator's and or Congressmen's office as well, being that you are now out of the reasonable processing window. 

 

 

Edit: 

Would you fill out your Timeline profile? It helps many of us help you when we know more of the details as well :)


Edited by St&Sv, 26 July 2013 - 11:16 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-26 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do K1 couples plan/time their wedding amongst these NOA shenanigans?

Well what was I thinking, I didn't even answer your topic question. My fiancee and I have ideas on what we want to do, and we have estimated that she will be here in September. My friends plan on throwing us a little party after we do the court house wedding. Afterwards once we have her AP and some money saved up we will go to Russia to celebrate with her friends and family. Though we have an idea on when we want to do this, we also understand that it can change so we haven't set anything in stone yet. We just know what we will do, and will adjust it as we need to. I know that one day we will renew our vows and then probably have a wedding this way. 


Thank you, meagan and Steve&Sveta.

 

At this point we plan to get the marriage certificate in the US first and go through the AOS/AP shebang prior to a church wedding in the sunny islands of the Philippines. April 2014 seemed like a great time so we shall see how this all pans out.

 

Also, APs do not guarantee re-entry to the States but if need be, there are emergency cases wherein APs are issued same-day, right?

 

This is where a certified copy of your marriage can be good to have. Bring it with you, and maybe copies of your NoA2 and any notices from the AoS. You are right though AP is not guaranteed re-entry into the United States, but as for an emergency cases I am not sure.


Edited by St&Sv, 26 July 2013 - 11:22 PM.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-26 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow do K1 couples plan/time their wedding amongst these NOA shenanigans?

I'm not sure about the order you plan to do things because it sounds like you plan to get married and then come to the United States. Which would defeat the purpose of getting the K1 and possible run into some trouble if found out. That said this is a tough question to answer because trying to predict the government is like trying to change the path of a hurricane. You can feel good about your service center, and things could be moving smoothly but then out of no where slow down. Being that you were shifted to Texas, I think you'll be ok and should have your approval or RFE within 5 1/2 months. That being said if you do get an RFE that will delay your process even more. After that you will move onto the NVC where it could get hit for Administrative Processing, which will again delay it. Finally it's really up to the Embassy wether you get the visa or not. Once you do get your K1 visa and come to the United States you will have your 90 days to get married, and you'll have to go to the court house and register for the marriage license. This takes a couple of days before you get it, and then you'll have to schedule a time to have it officiated (which the court can help you find people who can do it). Then you have to wait for the marriage license to come in, and I would get official copies, before you can file for the AoS. While filing for the AoS you will also file for your AP (advance parole) that will allow you to leave the United States while you wait for your AoS (just a reminder the AoS is about $1085 and includes Work Permit and AP if you file it all together). I'm not sure how long the AP takes to come back, but people who have done it can chime in. So while a year out from your NoA1 might be a good buffer, it just might not be enough either. These things are hard to gauge.


Edited by St&Sv, 26 July 2013 - 11:10 PM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-26 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support

I know this question has probably been asked many times I have seen posts on this but get a little confused, if you are using a co-sponsor do they fill out an I-34 as well?

 

As said above yes, but to add to that they will also need to include all the supporting documents as well (in duplicates).


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Co-sponsor proof of income. (merged).

Hi all,

 

I have been incredibly busy as of late, and we just received our letter notifying us of our interview date two days ago... for our interview in two days. I was hoping to have a little more time. Anyway, I stupidly forgot to address the I-134 Affadavit of Support issue. I am a student, my father is a doctor who makes a 6-figure yearly income. I have filled out my form and have put $0 as my income and have provided an acceptance letter from my school showing that I am indeed a student.

 

My father will fill out his form, but due to the last-minute nature of this issue, he is going to get it notarized and have it faxed over to my fiancée, who is in the UK. Along with the form, he is going to fax several of his most recent checks.

 

Now, I have a few questions...

1) What are the chances that the faxed copies will be rejected?

2) Given my father's yearly income, are recent paychecks sufficient to show that he has adequate income to support us?

3) Is there anything immediately retrievable that my father can fax that could prove his income/employment? Tax returns / letters would take a few days.

4) If they find the documents invalid, but believe in our relationship, would these be grounds for denial, or would they allow us to provide further documentation?

 

I know this is all very last-minute, and I'm kicking myself for not addressing it way, way sooner. In any case, thanks for your replies.

 You may also want to call and reschedule the interview.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Co-sponsor proof of income. (merged).

1) Read http://www.uscis.gov.../i-134instr.pdf and look under Supporting Evidence. It does not state anything about originals but says copies, so I would assume this is ok. However you may also want to check the UK embassy's website (http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html).

 

2) You will need to include recent paychecks either way, at least 2.

 

3) If he has his tax returns those will work, if not you'll need the transcripts (http://www.irs.gov/I...er-a-Transcript) which take about a week. You'll need the letter from the employer.

 

4) This one I am not sure about, but they could request more evidence and then you will have a shot at a second interview.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 23:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A and Letter of Intent Question!!!

He reads a lot about the process but on other sites. He also visited VJ couple times and said that reading all the Q&A's stresses him more.LOL

As for me, I feel really blessed to have found VJ.com.

Thank you guys for taking time to answer all my questions smile.png

 

Haha I understand this completely, I was once in his shoes too before applying. Things contradicting each other, I thought I was going to pull my hair out....and thankfully I am bald so :P. Tell him not to sweat it, that as long as you two make sure you cross your T(s) and dot your I(s) and work as a team you will conquer this easily. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A and Letter of Intent Question!!!

If your lawyer has a good track record for K1/CR petitions then I would just go with what he says. You've educated yourself on the process so at least you will not be going into it blindly, and it's good to question what he does when you feel it differently. Your Fiancé seems to be stuck on going through the lawyer, so I would just go with it. Though as a I previously said he could at least come here and read the guides. Arming himself will be good too.


On the g325a and I-129 I mentioned that I am presently residing in Indonesia but I want the papers processed in Manila, Philippines.

 

Then you should have your Fiancé ask the lawyer how to have it processed in Manila, though I remember a spot on the I-129F asking what embassy you will use.


Edited by St&Sv, 27 July 2013 - 09:17 AM.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A and Letter of Intent Question!!!

I'll say you are going to worry over every little thing before you send that packet out, and even afterward. The letter of intent can be a basic thing, and even mine was an almost photocopy of the example used here. Maybe have your Fiance question the lawyer on why it needs this extra information in it. He should come here and look over the guides so that he has his facts and can double check what the lawyer is doing. Though you are right not to need the lawyer at all, I petitioned without it and so did many, perhaps your Fiance was given the advice to have one or to make the filing a little easier for both you.

 

As for the date on the letter of intent, my fiancee and I were together in Finland when we were filling out the paperwork, where I also proposed to her. The date we used for our forms was the date I knew I was going to ship it to the USCIS. 


Edited by St&Sv, 27 July 2013 - 07:40 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support: Anyone doing contract work? Was it a problem?

I would say that from my viewpoint that you have everything to prove that you do have stable income. As long as your w2s and tax returns are somewhat consistent with being over the 125% poverty line you should be ok. I would maybe put a post-it note on your tax returns or w2 copies saying that you are a contractor for hire, and thus work for multiple employers throughout the year. To me you are almost self-employed.  


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDates on forms? (after NOA2), letter from employer

In our case we post-dated the documents closer to her interview date, but documents like bank account information are dated the day I obtained them. If your company does have an HR department, then yes you will get a letter from them and on the company letterhead. We only believe that her interview will be sometime in September, as we will be shipped to the Embassy soon but as of right now we do not have an interview date. Just this week I shipped her the documents as well.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing the I 129F Monday just 2 question??

Hi everybody,

 

I am going to be mailing the I 129F packet on monday,  Sonya and myself are very  excited  for the first step but I follow the checklist that is provided here and the one thing I am not sure about is the divorce papers from Sonya. Do I put that with her G325A or leave it separate.

 

Also I put everything together as follows 

 

personal check for $340

G-1145

I129 F cover letter

I 129F Petition 

G 325 A US Citizen

G 325 A Foreign Fiance(e)

Fiance letters of intent

Copy of Us Citizen passport 

Flight info

emails

Skype log

15 pictures of us together

 

If somebody could let me know if that is the right order or does it matter. I know I am over thinking this but I am all nervous.

 

Jimmy

 

Something I would add as food for thought is that some people like to do what they call Front-Loading their petitions as well. Basically it's loading your petition with files that may not be as helpful at the initial USCIS stage but at the Embassy level. Remember at some point in time they will be looking over this packet as well, and the more they see before the actual interview, the more they have to go on. However on the flip side, that is just more things they can ask (question) your Fiancé or Fiancée about. As I said this is just food for thought, as each one of have different situations we are dealing with.

 

You can read about front loading here: http://www.visajourn...g-k-1-petition/
This one gives a good look at pros and cons of doing it.


Edited by St&Sv, 28 July 2013 - 11:32 PM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 23:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing the I 129F Monday just 2 question??

Apologizes if I gave you the misconception that the passport bio page was required, it's just evidence that she or he is who they are. It's not a requirement but it can't hurt to have it either.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing the I 129F Monday just 2 question??

Oh I didn't know I had to copy her passport. I didn't see that in the k1 guide here. I have everything else.. Enjoy your nap smile.png

 

It's a good idea to have her domestic and/or international passport copies in there, and any visas she may have from any trips you two took together. We included my fiancée's international passport in our I129F packet. The order should just be in the order that you have them written on the cover letter but with the check being the very first thing they see. Just like most people they want to see the money first :P


Edited by St&Sv, 28 July 2013 - 08:07 PM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill my recent deportation from China prevent me from bringing my Chinese fiance to the US?

Definitely a story for the movies, but what you are looking at is:

NoA1: comes in a few weeks. This one just lets you know they have your petition

NoA2: This is the long one and can take as little as 3 months (some very lucky people) to 6 to 8 months. There are quite a few things that can change this timeframe. Like your particular case, or the service center slowing down.

NoA2 to NVC: The guides say 2 weeks, but it's more like 4 weeks from my experience. *If it gets tagged for AP at NVC level it can be stuck there for awhile, but I rarely see this happen*

Once at the embassy it depends how prepared you were and when you can get the interview. Though exact times I'm not sure because my Fiancée and I are at this stage now. 

 

Start checking out a few of our timelines to get a better idea, though I would look mainly at those pertaining to China. As for our case we started in January and believe she will have Visa in hand some time in September.  


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-30 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny way to speed up the K1 visa process before fiancé has to go back to Iran?

I'm sorry to hear about these external forces bearing down on your process and mind. It seems that there are a few couples on VJ that run into similar situations, family doesn't approve and may be looking for a way to stop it. So I can understand your desires to want to hasten the process and get her here before you feel you have lost her. The only way I know how to do that is by staying positive, as other ways to expedite a K1 do not exist. Though there is good news and that is you can try to actively take a role and influence what happens. Have you thought about contacting her father? Write him a letter, email, or a phone call. Give him your side of the story and get his at the same time. What are his reasonings? Maybe it is something small that you can ease his mind about, or it might be something big that you'll have to work at. Since you are marrying her this is now your family too, and she will want their support at some point in time. Imagine moving to a country to be with the one you love without the support of your family. Yes it's great to finally be together, as you both probably think romantically about it all the time (hell I do), but the reality of it all will set in at some point. She'll be there with you, maybe a few friends, but none of her family to support her. I was trying to find a quote that i read recently about worrying, but I couldn't find it so I'll use this one instead:

 

"If there is no solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don't waste time worrying about it.?

 

So stay positive, as worrying about things that may never happen will only be toxic to the cause. Best of luck buddy to you and your Fiancée.


Edited by St&Sv, 27 July 2013 - 08:56 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-27 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiancé in her home country, what do I need to bring back to the States

Not sure what country your fiancee is from, but do not forget the gifts to all the family members and friends or the wedding will be off before you get startedrofl.gif .  At least that would be the case with my wife.  To forget the gifts is a very, very bad culture faux pas.  So bone up on cultural differences and what is expected of you and do not forget to buy some souvenirs for yourself too.  Do not just concentrate on the visa process, though I will say it is good that you are planning ahead.

 

Good luck,

 

Dave

 

Aye this is a big one :) I brought a few jugs of local maple syrup with me, and before going I sent her parents a few gifts as well. I would say that if there are things you still are not 100% about with her culture to get a book on it. An added bonus would be now you have something else to do on the plane then stare at the little tvs on the back of the chair.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-29 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiancé in her home country, what do I need to bring back to the States

It also seems there are new I-129F and G325A forms out there now, so make sure to have the most up to date forms. Though if you already have them ready don't worry, the USICS is still accepting the old ones for awhile.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiancé in her home country, what do I need to bring back to the States

When I met my fiancee before mailing out our documents I brought her an as completed as I could set as well. This way she already had a copy, and whatever else I added to it I sent along with her Embassy documents later. I would bring a few extra copies of the intent and G325A, incase of mistakes but also to have a few extra copies too. Let's say that the USCIS for some reason wants another intent letter or lost her G325A, well you already have an extra copy with their signature on it. Same thing with the Passport photo, It couldn't hurt to have a few extra with their signature on them just incase.

 

 

Also welcome to VJ and remember to fill in your timeline once you get the ball rolling. This way if you need help again we will have a good idea of where you are at in the process.


Edited by St&Sv, 28 July 2013 - 07:07 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-28 07:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

 

When I said "originals" I thought I clearly indicated I'm questioning bringing the originals from the I-129 PACKET vs. JUST the originals from my recent trip to her just pre-NOA2 (so i dont have to make all those damn copies once again).  Especially since it doesn't state anything on letter K to bring the ORIGINALS.............  

 

My response was based on the I-129F packet in which you provided, potentially, scanned evidence ("documentary proof") to the USCIS. Evidence that they can ask to see in person at the beneficiaries interview. You may believe you have all the right evidence in the world to prove your relationship without sending the originals, but remember you are not the one doing the interview. Every case is handled differently, and what if you are the 1 in a million that gets asked "We'd like to see the originals" and you did not send them. Cover all your bases, and don't worry about how much work it is. If you send too much, at least you were prepared and not caught with your pants down.

 

Though it's your petition, and you should do what you want to do and what feels right to you. If I had interrupted your question wrong then apparently we are just on two different pages. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-03 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

Sure the process can be daunting and tedious but It's better to be safe than sorry. If you have a scanner I would go ahead and make yourself at least a digital copy of the documents you are sending her. This will give you something to go over with her while you prep for the interview, because remember the information you send her is going to be more questions they can ask at the interview.

 

As for the originals, I'm not sure if they actually take them or not but the reason you send them is because they could ask for them. If they say, "We'd like to see the original airline tickets used as evidence." and you don't have them, well now you have to send them to her and try again. Now I wouldn't send an original copy of your birth certificate and passport but the rest of it sure.

 

This is just my 2 cents though, as my Fiancée and I are just at the interview stage now and yes I sent her originals and included a certified copy of my birth certificate just in case. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-03 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of Intent to Marry

As far as I can recall it's an original copy with the original signature, and I cannot think of any cases off the top of my head that said they used a copy. Perhaps there are a few, and hopefully they will chime in and let you know. For now I would plan on obtaining an original from the beneficiary. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-03 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of relationship

I'm just chiming in with that I would do in your situation, since mine is a little different as I was fortunate enough to visit my Fiancee one last time after submitting the I129f. In your shoes I would probably break my emails down into 3 groups, right after you submitted your documents, the middle, and present. I would include ones where we talked about our future together, and what we will do when we are together. I would also find a few that had light-hearted conversations that show how well we interact with each other. Then get a copy of my phone record, and if you have the slips from DHL still I would send them along as well. This to me would show the officer that yes we still are together, we talk everyday, I send her gifts, and we have a relationship. Also vise versa, if she has sent you anything as well. Like I said these are just my personal thoughts, and maybe someone with experience with your consulate office will chime in.

I would also check out: http://nairobi.usemb...rant_visas.html if you haven't already

 

Best of Luck and may your journey be paved out of smooth stone. 


Edited by St&Sv, 24 July 2013 - 09:58 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-07-24 09:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much does it cost when filing I-129F Application (K-1) visa?

http://www.visajourn...content/compare Will give you an estimation of the costs for each of the types of visa you could decide on. Roughly you are looking at $1600 for K1, that includes the Initial filing cost, Embassy Fee, Medical fee, and Adjustment of Status fee. What it does not include is costs to mail forms back and forth, travel to embassy, or plane ticket to the USA. Which are the "Other" costs that should be considered as well.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-12 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp!!!!

I recommend you google "embassy location + us embassy + k1". You will generally find their instructions page this way, but other than that technically you wait for the Embassy to email you with official instructions. The guides here (look on the top bar menu system) can give you a good overview of the basics. Each Embassy has it's own rules though. Good Luck and Congratulations. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-17 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a cover letter for the I-129F petition?

 

Well since she is in China now...I only have her passport photo that she emailed to me. I don't see how I can get some actual photos from her...does she actually have to mail them or something? So I will turn in the letter of intent to marry from both me and her along with the I-129F petition right?

 

Well an idea would be to see if she can get her picture taken with the USA specification and have them give her a digital copy of it. Then she can email it to you, and if you have a Walmart nearby up you can upload it to their photo center. Walmart gives you the option to print passport photos on their website which gives you 2 prints.

 

The letter of intent for the I-129F packet from both of you, with original signatures, will be sent in with the rest of the packet. Again I urge you to follow the guidelines and follow them as they tell you exactly what you need and give you an order to use. The cover letter example is a great overview of everything you will include in the packet. 

 

Here is a link to our passport style specifications:

http://travel.state....plate_5297.html

It should be 2in x 2in which is 50mm x 50mm.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-08 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need a cover letter for the I-129F petition?

It definitely seems to me that you are just starting out on your K1 journey, welcome to the club, and as someone else recommended: Read the Guides. Not only the K1 but also the Adjustment of Status (AoS) guides. You'll need to know what is coming up in the future as well, because there is a lot to this process and if you are planning to do it alone then you need to study up. If it feels like too much then get a lawyer but it's a very doable process on its own, which is what many of us do.

 

Also to answer your question about the passport style photos you will need hers. Also the letter of Intent, one from you and one from her, should be the originals with signatures. She'll also have to sign her G-1145a, which is where the passport photo is needed.

 

K1 Guide: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

K1 Flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

 

Another thing is to look at the comparisons, http://www.visajourn...content/compare, and see how much the process will cost in government fees. Though these prices do not reflect mailing documents back and forth, plane ticket to USA, or the things she/he will need to start their life here. Remember to plan it well and everything will go fine.

 

Best of Luck and Smooth Sailing on your Journey. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-08-07 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long should I know my fiance before applying for k1 visa?

To sound like another crow in the corn field, definitely get to know her first and her culture. Things will always be different then we think/imagine, especially when we are finally living together. The more you understand about her, her culture, and the same for her too, the better of a decision both of you can make. This trip is definitely a great idea, and the longer you can stay the better. Though remember you two will be in "honeymoon" phase while together so while it will give you an idea it still will be an incomplete picture. Go, enjoy yourself, and the experience. Hope it's a great trip for you, and as everyone has already said take plenty of photos. Save any receipts for things you might to do together, or tickets. Also technically you do not need to physically meet each other to file a K1, but then you must prove within religious or with very strong evidence the reason why. However, it's definitely always best to meet each other face to face, as much and as often as possible or it's like shooting darts in a dark room. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-05-28 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled my Senator's office - Didn't end well.

From your timeline it seems you are right at the point of 6 months which an average is given few weeks here or there.

No senator or congressman is going to touch a case if it is within the average time frame.

Each case is different and some do get approved faster and some does take little extra time nor they would go by anything on VJ.  

 

I wouldn't be so quick to lump all Senators and Congressmen together. I think it really comes down to the person and their staff. I'm still within the normal processing time and Senator Toomey's office still took my call, and looked into my case for me. 

 

All I did was call his office and talk to the girl who works immigration, and I explained to her our situation. I boiled it down to i'm without an official processing time with no idea what is going on, and I would like it if you could help. After 3 days of mailing out the privacy release form she responded with a timeframe, this to me is all I wanted. Now if it runs over I know my Senator's office will help me and already know about me. 

 

Sometimes you need to kill people with kindness, they are not the enemy but an ally that you need on your side. So butter them up, and try to take down their walls, and you will get what you want out of them (within reason).


Edited by St&Sv, 13 June 2013 - 09:34 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-13 09:29:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I just called and spoke with someone at uscis and i was just told that I had to wait 30-45 days, if after that I have not heard anything I should call back. I don't know how anyone got any other information about their petitions other than that..

 

By contacting your Senator's or Congressmen's office. They have the ability to get more information than you and I are given by the USCIS. Generally they talk to a liaison at the center, in this case Texas.  We just get to basically talk to a customer service rep. 


Edited by St&Sv, 13 June 2013 - 12:09 PM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-13 12:08:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Well this could be a good sign everyone, lets hope they keep rolling them out and we hear more about them.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-12 13:07:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I would say if you want faster and more direct results to first call your Senators office. I've sent out several letters with no responses in weeks, and so I finally called Senator Toomey's office (the only one to send me a letter back for something else) and 3 business days later I had more information then I do now. I also know that I am known there, and have a direct and open communication line with his offices. So I would definitely recommend you call. 

http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cis-ombudsman For more infomration about the Ombudsman you can check out this link.

 

Also they do post the recommendations they make to the USCIS

http://www.dhs.gov/r...tions-ombudsman


Edited by St&Sv, 12 June 2013 - 10:29 AM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-12 10:27:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Going to go back and read other people's responses but wanted to let everyone know I got an email back from my Senators office today. They were told that I "should be receiving a decision or notice of action within 45 days" and if not to contact their offices again. It's good to have some sort of timeline again.

 

Edit:

As I'm reading other's posts it seems the standard message is that something should happen within 45days, maybe this is the goal of the USCIS when they transfered us. However, maybe with all the calls they have received they may end up ramping it up once they have all the files.


Edited by St&Sv, 11 June 2013 - 11:15 PM.

St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-11 23:09:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

Guys, i think its best that we all become a big group (DECEMBER FILERS) and start signing things to make our processing go faster in Texas. This is becoming out of hand and its starting to seriously ruin my life. My fiance is in another country waiting for his approval and interview. Im starting to get really upset. This is really messed up how they are running down to Feb and March filers at VSC.. what did we do wrong? If there is something that I can do, as an individual, please let me know. 


I also had my wedding planned for August sad.png(((


Contact your senators/congressmen.. Do whatever you can. I have my Senator involved. I feel so bad for everyone that has been transferred.. Its almost 2 1/2 weeks now.. and they are STARTING to train them.. comeee onnnnnnnnnnn 



 

 

Of course we all need to get our senators and congressmen involved in this to help resolve our current predicament, and help get things moving. Perhaps enough calls from the big guys and we will start to see some action, but I don't see any movement until these people are trained. I can't imagine training taking more then 2 weeks but you never know. Simliar to you I had some plans in the works too, mainly for her arrival here, but this just reminds us that any permanent plans should be waited on until they are actually here. Lets keep our spirits high, and keep working towards our goal of coming together. We shouldn't let it ruin our lives either, after all you are doing everything in your power to change the situation. Just keep at it, and keep looking forward. We are here now, and we must deal with it. 


St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-11 09:37:00
USCIS Service CentersTransferred file from vsc to Texas got touched today!!!!!!

I finally got a response from my congressman... I'll let you guys know if they say anything useful. Thinking of contacting the Ombudsman or whatever its called. LOL Did anybody else do that? I have no idea what they are..

You can read about them here http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cis-ombudsman and also submit a request.


St&SvMaleRussia2013-06-06 23:30:00