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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestions about financial support and certification
QUOTE (sunshinestate @ Nov 8 2007, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, my fiance and I are a little confused about our situation right now. helpsmilie.gif

I met my fiance when I was studying in America, and right now he's still enrolled in college. Last year he made around $35,000 income from stock distribution and part-time job, and has around $123,000 worth of stocks and $32,000 in the bank. However, his annual income didn't meet the requirement for the last two years. so my questions are:
1. Do we still need a co-sponsor?
2. Do I need to bring the last 3 years of tax return to my interview?
3. Also, I've lived in two different cities in China mainland for more than 6 months since I was sixteen, does that mean that I have to get the Notarial Certificate of Non-Criminality from these two different cities?

Thank you very much! innocent.gif


1. No, but weather or not he will have to show assets depends on how stable his income is. If his income remains the same each year or improves, than all he needs to disclose is income.
2. Only if required by the consulate/embassy
3. If the police certificate covers the entire country, than all you need is one. But if the police certificates are by province or state, than you would need one for each state you lived in. How this works varies by country.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-08 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre K1/K3 petitions processed by country?
QUOTE (KGSodie @ Nov 8 2007, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee is convinced that K1/K3 petitions are processed by the USCIS service centers according the country the beneficiary is from. So all the Russian petitions go into one pile and are processed by adjudicators dedicated to this country (or to a list of countries of which Russia is one), and so on. This method of processing seems a little screwy to me, and it is my opinion that they would be processed 'all together' from a single queue regardless of country. Does anyone know how it actually works, just to satisfy my curiosity?


They are generally only processed by visa type. The only country that seems to get the fast track is applications with benificaries from Cuba. This is likely due to the special immigration laws related to Cuba.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-08 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 or married while travelling
The question is really intent. If you decide to marry when your fiancee is already in the country on a tourist visa, you can do so and adjust status successfully.

However, if your fiancee enters the country with the intention of getting married and staying, that is considered fraud. While some have been able to do this successfully, it can come back to bite you.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-08 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEffects of Possible Work Visa on K-1 Application
QUOTE (BeckyC @ Nov 12 2007, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance is from Northern Ireland and works in the television industry. Currently he is filming a group of 5 shows for a production group in the US. There is a possibility this will evolve into a year long series however; nothing is concrete at this point in time. We probably won't have a definite on that until Jan-Feb next year. If it does go to series, there is also the possibility he will be issued a work visa since the production group is based in LA.

We were planning to submit our initial packet for the K-1 visa in December when he visits for the holidays. Should we continue to do so knowing there is the possibility of a work visa in the future? And, if we do file for the K-1 and suddenly the company wants to sponsor him for a work visa - will the fact that he has an active K-1 request be a hinderance to this process?

We would hate to wait considering there really are no definites in the picture as far as a work visa is concerned, but we also don't want to complicate the issue should it arise in the near future.

Thanks for your help! smile.gif

Becky-


Yes you can go ahead with the K-1. If the work visa comes through, you can cancel the K-1. However, if your fiance intends to immigrate, make sure the work visa is considered dual intent. That way once he is here, he can get married to you and file for AOS.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-12 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling while she is visiting in the U.S.
QUOTE (ollopa @ Nov 13 2007, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-129F question 12:
If your fiance is currently in the U.S>, complete the following: ...


How does this affect the application? I was considering filing the I-129F while she is here on the tourist visa waiver, about a month before she returns to her home country. Will this cause any trouble? Is it easier/better to just wait until after she returns to file the paperwork?


It doesnt matter, you can file while your fiancee is in the US.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-13 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending K-1
QUOTE (ramzis51 @ Nov 14 2007, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When my fiance arrives in the U.S. we will probably only have about 30 days left on our k-1. Should we apply for an extension so he can work while he is waiting for his EAD? We want to get married immediately, but then he can't work can he? I'm open to all suggestions


When you arrive in the US, the K-1 is valid for a 90 day stay. He can only work for 90 days with the EAD stamp, and JFK is the only airport that currently provides it.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-14 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresupdating time line...
QUOTE (stephandmuz @ Nov 14 2007, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question...

When I originally, joined vj, and completed the time line info..such as where we filed our petition and so forth, I put texas service center. When in reality it was transferred and filed at the California service center. Whin the week I have noticed that our time line has jumped from a Dec 6th adudicated date to January 24th 08, to now february 1st.

Someone suggested that I change the service center from texas to california in our profile, to see if it would make a difference.

I went to control panel and chaged it, but the change is not appearing in our timeline. It is still saying, filed at texas service center.

Does anyone know if it will update in a few hours perhaps? Is there something else I need to do?

Thanks

Steph


The timeline is only an estimate based on the data provided by users on this site. The two service centers have about the same approval time now, so it likely doesn't matter which service center you select.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-14 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Cetification?
QUOTE (JenniferJarin @ Nov 8 2007, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just found out my fiance's K-1 petition was approved and just arrived at the NVC. The guidelines here say you can get a head start on getting the police certification, as it may take a few weeks. Does anyone know how my fiance can apply for this in Thailand? He lives far from Bangkok. Can he just call or mail information to Bangkok, and will that cover everywhere he has lived since the age of 16 (he's lived in 3 places in thailand since the age of 16.)

Is there an address or phone number to call, and what information will he need/what does he ask for? Also, is there a certain date he needs this by? Does this information need to be sent out with the checklist he'll receive or brought to the interview? I am pretty uncertain about this step in the process, so any help would be much appreciated!


Take a look here: http://www.visajourn...amp;cty=Bangkok
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-08 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary Gets Pregnant During I-129F Process
QUOTE (cadman76 @ Nov 13 2007, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I apologize if this is redundant. I did a site search on Pregnant and Pregnancy and could not find the information I am looking for. Here is my situation;

Filed I-129F End of May 2007
Visited Fiancee first two weeks in Sept 2007
Find out she is pregnant the last week in October 2007
NOA2 Approved November 2nd. 2007

If she were not pregnant we would be looking at Medical at St Luke's in Manilla and an interview after the first of the year. My question is does her being pregnant have any effect on the process? Does she have to be approved and travel before her third trimester starts (March 14th)? Are there any rules specific to the Philippines concerning pregnancy and I-129F Visas?

I am not getting much sleep lately. I thought I would be happier with an NOA2 but the anxiety just changes to different issues.

My thanks in advance for any help anyone out there can give us!


It doesn't speed up the process, but it changes a few things. She will have a different medical and wont be able to get all of the vaccines while she is pregnant. Its unlikely she will be allowed to travel late during her pregnancy. If thats the case, the child would be born abroad and you would have to file a report for a birth abroad to get a passport for the child.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-13 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore questions...
QUOTE (Canadiangirly @ Nov 14 2007, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 7 2007, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
1) Current name.

2) Visitor

3) Copies of the airline tickets from your trip should do, along with a few photos together, and perhaps receipts showing being in same city as fiancee.



Thanks!!!

Although **shakes can of worms** I still have a couple more...

Re: 2) Visitor.... I have never gotten a Arrival or Departure Record, or an I-94. Is that normal? It asks for the I-94 number, the date of arrival, and the date my authorized stay expires, or will expire...
Should I just put the date I am leaving... or...

4) The G325A - If I have made an attachment for my employment, do I need to print 4 copies of it? (For the 4 pages)
and do you sort that to submitt it? Page 1, attachment, Page 2, attachment..... or Pages 1-4, 4 copies of attachment.


Thank you all.
I am guessing this nervous butterfly feeling is normal....
And the paranoid feeling of screwing up too!


2 for Canada yes. Canadian citizens have a special status, but they are still visitors.

4. You just need to print 1 set of 4 pages for each person and sign each page.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-14 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgetting refused because of previous student visa?
QUOTE (astrid and alex @ Nov 12 2007, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

To tell you about my current situation, I am going to school in the US and live with my boyfriend (who is American). I got my F-1 visa in November last year and moved to Los Angeles in the December. We have been together for 2 1/2 years, but we did not wish for me to come to the US on the K-1 visa initially because we are too young to get married (20 and 21). I will graduate with my Associates in Spring 2009 and plan to head back to Australia ASAP to get my K-1 visa started. So we are killing two birds with one stone - I am getting my education while without us having to be on opposite sides of the world.

However, I have been told/heard that the consulate would be unwilling to approve me for a K-1 because I would have just come back home from a student visa, and they want to discourage people coming to the country solely to find a husband/wife. Is this correct? I mean, I have a excellent track record with travel to the US. I have been on holiday to the US visiting my boyfriend and left the country before my time was up, and now on my Student Visa I have followed every rule and will leave the country as soon as I graduate. We are not even engaged yet, but plan on doing so before I go back home. Do you think we have a good chance??

And one more question. What document would you use to prove that you are both free and legally able to marry? This is the only thing I have no idea how to prove!

Thank you for your help....I have been lurking here for a while and it makes me feel confident that Alex and I can do this!


J-1 has a home residency requirement, but thats not something you have to worry about. You should be fine with a K-1 visa once you are ready to apply for it.

If you have never been married previously, then you don't really need to show that you are free and legally able to marry. Otherwise you would include copies of divorce decrees.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-12 23:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the pack 3 contain?
QUOTE (Mrs. Scott @ Nov 15 2007, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CHRISAND @ Nov 11 2007, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BRIAN AND ISA @ Nov 10 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations. Packet #3 & #4 come together for those in Peru. You need to fill out all of the required forms for the interview and just send the Biographical page back to the Embassy as soon as possible. Schedule you medical exam with the 3 approved doctors. If you go into the Emabassy Info section here on Visajourney you can get a lot of information for the interview. Congrats and good luck, let us know if you need any more information.

I'M A CITIZEN AMERICAN, PETIONING FOR MY HUSBAND IN PERU , I'M PERUVIAN TOO , BUT MY QUESTION IS IF I MUST BE THERE FOR THE INTERVIEW,THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP good.gif


No, the citizen is not required to attend the interview. However, I strongly recommend that you go. I went with my husband, and the interview was a piece of cake. Your presence is just an example of the love you share for your spouse.


That actually depends on the embassy or consulate. Some places don't allow the fiance or spouse to attend the interview, they have to wait outside.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-15 13:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the pack 3 contain?
QUOTE (charito25 @ Nov 10 2007, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone! I m so very happy!! I just got a letter from the embassy saying when is my interview date :-) and i have a few questions: Is this the pack 3? if its not... What does it contain? what about the pack 4 ? does everyone get pack 3 and 4?

Ill appreciate your answers!!


Packet 3 is the instruction packet, with forms and instructions for what to do next. Packet 4 is just your interview date. How this is done by each embassy or consulate can vary. But most people receive a packet 3 and 4.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-10 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproval letter and interview...
QUOTE (donnamarie28 @ Nov 14 2007, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does my fiance need to take the original approval letter that we got from USCIS to the interview?

thanks!


Nope, He will need it to apply for AOS in the states though.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-14 16:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa rejected
QUOTE (reginaait @ Nov 14 2007, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
Not that it matters all that much.. because I have done what I can do.. but how is a case rejected? or is it too vague to answer


Reasons to deny a visa are very specific with the exception of fraud question, is there a bonafide relationship? That is the only question that is up to the CO's discretion, everything else is pretty clear cut.

Do you pose a health risk?
Are you a security threat?
Are you likely to become a public charge?
Have you ever used drugs?
Have you ever committed a serious crime?

If you can answer no to all those questions, than the only thing you have to worry about is proving that you have a bonafide relationship.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-14 23:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp !!!

I just got home from the airport. I was in Peru to get married. We had a "religious" wedding BUT no "civil" wedding. My not yet legal wife needed to have her middle name removed (I won't go into why this had to be done) before we could have the civil wedding. This process of having the name change took a lot longer then expected, so we could not have the civil wedding before I returned home today.
Now, what should I do? Go back to Peru in 2 months and get legally married or start the K-1 K-2 ????Which would be the FASTEST way? The main reason we wanted to get married in Peru was so her family could attend the wedding, which they did, as well as my family. So now where we get legally married is not important.
Just want to know what might be the fastest way to get her here!!!!


Well it depends, if you want the least trouble, just get legally married. It will take a little longer but you shouldn't have any problems.

As far as doing K-1/K-2, it depends on how much information you give. If you tell the CO or border officers, that you had a wedding, it could cause problems even if it was not legal. Just treat it as an engagement party. She is not your not yet legal wife, she is your fiancee.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-07-15 18:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmergency AP
QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 17 2007, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can apply for emergency AP if you haven't applied for AOS - AP & EAD are now bundled with AOS. But you have to be married to apply for AP.


Well AP can be filed for with no fee only after AOS is filed.

You can get married right away, and then plan a church ceremony for family and friends later. With that you wont be restricted to the 90 day limit and you should have the time to plan the ceremony you want. If you are in Minnesota as your profile seems to indicate, marriage licenses have a 5 day waiting period before they can be used.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-17 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot enough room??
QUOTE (ssulungnamjah @ Nov 18 2007, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so u mean like put "see attached" in that section and type it up in a word document and staple it together or something?


Yup, avoid staples though, use removable binders or paperclips.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-18 23:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot enough room??
QUOTE (ssulungnamjah @ Nov 18 2007, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm filling out my I-129, I-134, and G-325A for a K1 visa and my fiancee's address is longer than the space allotted and when I print it out it prints out the little + sign and doesn't show everything I've typed up in that space...what do I do?


Write see attached and add the extra information to a separate attachment.

I-134 is also not required until much later, when your fiancee is having her interview with the embassy/consulate.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-18 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325A
QUOTE (ssulungnamjah @ Nov 18 2007, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The very last box in the first line says "File Number" and starts with "A". Do I leave that blank? What exactly are they asking for?


A number is the alien number, put none, unless your fiancee has one from a previous visa.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-18 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp
QUOTE (Tunisianlover @ Nov 18 2007, 07:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay so just to refresh everyones memory, My fiance is from Tunisia but lives in Italy. I have two question

question 1

Number 14 or 16 on the I 129F they ask to write my fiance's address in his original alphabet, but arabic is not used in Italy so I put None, would that be the correct response, even though his original language is arabic , should i have put his ITALIAN address in arabic? Sound's stupid to write in arabic if he is in Italy? Anyone who might know the answer to that?

question 2

My So and I are a bit confused, tricky question,

Applicant's last address outside of the United States for over more than a year? I put None,

My SO has never been to the U.S so do I put his current address in Italy or leave it as none??? Such a tricky question.

Thanks in advance ladys and gents


1. Only if the address is in language that doesn't use the latin character set. So none is correct.

2. You put his current address.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-18 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnder K-1 Visa, travel question
Your fiance can visit, however, he will face greater scrutiny at the PoE and could be denied entry if they feel that he intends to stay. He may be asked to show ties to the UK.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-17 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving my fiance's country in 2 days...anything I should take w/ me?
QUOTE (JULIAFERNO @ Nov 17 2007, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey all - I'm heading back to the States in a couple of days and wondering if there is anything I should bring back with me other than the required documents/evidence for our I-129F petition (and of course as many hugs and kisses as I can get before I board the plane hehe).

I'm planning on sending the petition in (finally) a few days after I get home, but thought I'd double check on here and see if there is anything else from him I should get before I leave.

Thanks for the input smile.gif


You should get from your fiance a copy of the G-325a with all the pages signed by him. And a letter of intent to marry. You can both do one letter, or each of you do a separate letter.

If your fiance has ever had any name changes or previous marriages, you will need documentation regarding that, with a translation to English.

Besides the proof of meeting, that should be it.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-17 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs NAO2 Hardcopy required at interview?
Not required, the consulate has everything they need to know.

The recommendation in the guide is more for your fiance than it is for the consulate/embassy.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-17 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3 Certified Translations
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Nov 19 2007, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (okspider @ Nov 19 2007, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they need to be translated from danish to english. So we can do that ourselves with someone who is fluent in both english and danish? It doesn'y have to be someone we pay?


Why bother??? Im sure that the Consulate there accepts documents written in Danish. But check the website to be sure. I have never heard of a Consulate not accepting docs written in the native language of the country.


The Embassy in Indonesia only accepts documents in English. If they require documents in English, its usually indicated in Packet 3.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-19 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK 1 filling
If you have the time, and can follow the guides here on this site, and the instructions on the forms, you don't need a lawyer to file for you. If you have complications in your case, such as several previous marriages or criminal history either for you or your fiancee you might want to consider having a lawyer help you with your case. Most people on this site have filed successfully without the assistance of a lawyer. A lawyer will not make your processing time any faster. You are in the same queue as the rest of us.

Processing time is in 3 stages. It all depends which consulate, and service center your petition goes through.

1. USCIS processing is handled by the California service center and Vermont service center. Texas and Nebraska go to California. Since your going through California, it will take about 3 months. Longer if there are problems with the name checks, or you forgot to include certain information with your petition.

2. Once the petition is approved its forwarded to the NVC, which then forwards the petition to the consulate. This takes about 2-4 weeks.

3. As far as the consulate goes, it all depends. Each consulate has their own way of handling Visa petitions. Some will schedule the interview right away, others will do it only after your fiancee returns packet 3. According to the data on this site, it takes an average of 109 days from the time the consulate in the Philippines receives the petition until the interview date. http://www.visajourn...eline/stats.php

http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Manila For more information on the Philippines Consulate.

If you run into no problems, you should have the visa in about 8 months.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-03-29 20:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Ready to Send Questions
QUOTE (tanffy @ Nov 19 2007, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, I received my wife packets of visa info today. Some reason it took 2 weeks to get here -.- But, since it took 2 weeks, I'm going to wait until next week to send out because of Thanksgiving (sometimes mail can get lost) and I will have my house next week on 26 or 27 if closing day isn't push back.
With that said, here's my question:

1. Is it bad if everything is printed out, even if the space did not fit? I went ahead and prepared a supplement for that question and printed that with signature and date. So I have like 2 supplement for I-129F and 2 supplement for mine G-325A and then my fiancee has 3 supplement for G-325A.

2. Do I need 4 passport type photo for each G-325A paper? I have 4 supplement paper for each G-325A, but DO I need 4 passport type photo for each G-325A?

3. I'm not sure how to mail this to VSC. This is what I will do, please tell me if its good or not.
I will have a envelope with a folder, consisting all my paper works for the Visa. I have 3-4 binder clips that holds everything together. I plan to place paper sheet protectors with a subject name in between some sections. I supplied my passport with stamps going to Hong Kong for evidence meeting within the past two years and I also attached 3-5 pictures of us together. (The pictures is in a zip lock bag labeled Proofs of evidence meeting within past two years, using a binder clips to attach it to my copies of passport.)

I'm so anxious to send this packet out and just wait for good news :-D.

Thanks in advance friends.
Tanffy Chan


1. Assuming you have original signatures for everything, you should be fine.

2. Only 1 photo is needed, but some put in 2 just in case.

3. Sounds good. I assume you mean a copy of your passport, if you send your real passport you may never get it back.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-19 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married before fiance visa approved
We had a wedding before my fiance came to the US, but it was not a marriage. We made sure that the officiant of the wedding knew that it would not include the marriage. But we did everything else thats part of an traditional wedding.

We will be having our civil ceremony this Friday at the courthouse.

You do have to remember that you are not married for all legal purposes. If you do suggest that you might be married it can derail the process or cause issues with being able to use the K-1 visa.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-20 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused on filing month !!!
QUOTE (rachid_7 @ Nov 20 2007, 06:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dan + Gemvita @ Nov 21 2007, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rachid_7 @ Nov 20 2007, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all ... i have question about the filing month so i can count the date ... se sent our package and the CSC recieved on 06/25/2007 and they noticed on 06/27/2007 but we got the NOA1 i guess at 07/01/2007, so since when i can count ?


When they received your petition.



They recieved our package on 06/25/2007 !!!


If your looking for what dates to use in the timeline, it doesn't matter to be exact. The time line is only an estimate anyway, you may be approved earlier or later than the estimated date.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-20 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused on filing month !!!
QUOTE (rachid_7 @ Nov 20 2007, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all ... i have question about the filing month so i can count the date ... se sent our package and the CSC recieved on 06/25/2007 and they noticed on 06/27/2007 but we got the NOA1 i guess at 07/01/2007, so since when i can count ?


When they received your petition.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-20 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support question
QUOTE (Olya2007 @ Nov 20 2007, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello. I have two questions:
1. In part 7. at the very bottom of the page it says" I derive an annual income of:......"
My question is : should I put a figure based on W2 form of the last year, or figure that is stated on Employer's letter, which has a different amount since they increased my salary?

2. Oath or Affirmation of Sponsor part. Who should sign that part along with me ? Should it be done before notarization? Can Public Notary sign it?

Thanks in advance!


1. What you will earn by the end of this year is fine.

2. Do not sign until you are in front of a notary. You will sign it, and the notary will also sign and stamp it.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-20 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal cost, I-129F to citizenship?
QUOTE (mellowg @ Nov 20 2007, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is the I-485 Supplement A required? If so, that´s another $1000.


No
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-20 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal cost, I-129F to citizenship?
QUOTE (bigsky @ Sep 6 2007, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the replies! I was mainly interested in the filing fees but appreciate any input, it all adds up. I figured the I-145 would be necessary, didn't know about the visa fee.
I just discovered the fee increase yesterday, I had intended to send my I-129 package today but had to back up. I'm P.O.'d and discouraged and just weighing the overall situation. Wondering if it's really worth it???? Life in Thailand wasn't so bad and I'm increasingly disenchanted with this country!


I considered living in my fiancee's country, but I realized it would be, at least at this time, difficult to get work there which paid well. Most of the jobs in Indonesia for expats are upper end managerial positions or engineering related. Might be something to consider in a few years, but right now it wasn't a possibility.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-09-07 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal cost, I-129F to citizenship?
QUOTE (bigsky @ Sep 6 2007, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone know off the top of your head what the total cost will be, providing all goes well? I was looking at the new fee schedule and I don't know what all is necessary. So many!!!


Well its hard to know about what the later stages will cost, since the fees could change by then.

But there are other costs, in addition to the fees that you may run into. In the visa process stage, you will have to pay for the medical which can vary depending on the country, and visa fee to the embassy or consulate were your fiance will have the interview. Also, postage and document preparation costs can add up. I spent something like $100 or more at kinko's to get everything ready. If your fiancee is not located in the city with the embassy or consulate that they will have thier interview at, there are travel and lodging costs to consider. In most countries, interviews are only done in one city.

The bonus though, depending on your tax bracket and when you switch your W-4 status to married, you could end up with a nice tax return at the end of the year.

After your fiance is here, he or she will have to file for AOS, and the fees for that are over $1000. Also, you will have to support your partner as they will likely not be able to work for at least a few months (unless you get the work stamp through JFK). Being able to switch your status to married will have less taxes withheld in your paycheck, which will make supporting your partner easier.

If your looking at all costs, you probably should be looking at how much travel and airfare adds as well. And well, depending on your style, a wedding can be pretty expensive, though i would suggest not going outside of your means.

There is no real way to put a total cost on everything, some of it depends which country your fiance is in. And of course, fees are likely to increase by the time you would be filling for naturalization.

While its financially prudent to plan and be aware of the these costs, don't let the value of your relationship be determined by money.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-09-06 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-230
QUOTE (ben2 @ Nov 22 2007, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey everyone.

I read somewhere on this forum, that K1 application only requires DS-230 part 1. On the Moscow embassy site though, http://moscow.usemba...cord_id=fiancee it says:

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Biographical Form DS-230 filled out in English (part 1 and part 2).


So which one is it? Is it a mistake in the instructions, is Moscow embassy different, or do all K1 visas require both parts?

Thanks


Follow the instructions given by the embassy. Each embassy or consulate may have their own procedures for paperwork. There is a part of that form you are not supposed to sign until in the presence of a CO.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-22 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsor's Credit Rating Affected
QUOTE (D&N @ Nov 23 2007, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I dont believe you can self-sponsor. I believe you have to find a co-sponsor from the States.


You can self-sponsor, but as far as i know its limited to certain countries, and only if you have somewhere in the range of $100,000 or more in assets.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStatement of Intent for I-129F in Spanish
QUOTE (mellowg @ Nov 23 2007, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I'm trying to bring my fiancee from Ecuador, and she doesn't speak much English, which means the statement of intent needs to be in both English and Spanish, right? My Spanish is not good enough to write a professionally sounding "statement of intent to marry within 90 days".

I need the document, of course, to complete the I-129F form.

Does anybody have one that I could re-use, or could anyone write one for me?

I really appreciate the help. Thanks!


You could have him sign an English version. Presuming he understands what it says and means.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfive months and STILL the cheque isn't cashed
QUOTE (whistlegirl @ Nov 17 2007, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

I'm brand new to this forum, but wanted to see if anybody has any feedback (and happy thoughts!) on my situation. I'm from Canada, and my fiance is American. We sent in our application May 7, and STILL the cheque has not been cashed and we have no case number. Much less anything else. My fiance did get notification (from US Postal Service) that the package was received. This is becoming more and more worrisome to me - anyone have any words of wisdom?

thanks in advance,

whistlegirl


You need to have your fiance call the service center and see if they can track down what happened to the case. At this point its possible it may need to be resent.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-17 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding moving from Australia to the USA.
QUOTE (BebeAiyah @ Nov 23 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RosemarieL @ Nov 23 2007, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Were you planning to stay with your boyfriend? You need to give them the address of the place you are staying for the first night. If that place were a hotel and you said you were holidaying with a friend then it is very unlikely that they would question this given that you have not spent a lot of time in the US.

yes, the whole plan was (eh this was before we started looking into the visa's etc) because in march his parents are going to india for a wedding, so for that month i was going to stay with him, and during that month he wanted to marry me, and find our own apartment.


If you can get in, you can certainly get married, but you wont be able to stay. You would have to return home, and apply for a K-3 visa or CR-1/IR-1 visa.

Depending which visa you apply for it will take about 6-12 months to get and cost a couple thousand by the time you make it through the process.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRegarding moving from Australia to the USA.
QUOTE (BebeAiyah @ Nov 23 2007, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gwen666 @ Nov 23 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They will ask you how long you are visiting, certainly. They'll ask what the purpose of your visit is, and who you're visiting.

From there they may just wave you through, or they could ask you in-depth questions such as how much money you've brought, where you're staying, how do you know the person you're visiting, etc. Be prepared, and bring evidence of your ties to Australia! That way, if you are questioned, you can back up what you're saying.

You can always file the paperwork for the K-1 while you're here in March, nothing wrong with getting the process rolling while you're still in the country!

ok lets say.. 1 month, my purpose is well i suppose since im coming BACK to australia im visiting my boyfriend(or smarter to say friend?), for the month, im having a break before i go back to australia to study. eh, saying im staying with someone i met online wont help would it? ._. >_<

btw, i really appreciate your help :]


If you mention boyfriend or fiance as the purpose of your visit, you may be asked to show evidence of ties to Australia. If you don't you may get sent home before you get a chance to see your boyfriend.

If you are allowed entry, don't overstay the visa, as it can cause problems for you if you do want to return later on a K-1 or another spousal visa.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 09:37:00