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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do after the K1?
QUOTE (clod @ Nov 23 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What are the steps to be done after receiving the K1 visa?
1. flying to the USA
2. getting married
3. how do i adjust my status?
4. what other documents i'll need to be able to work?
5. ???????
6. ???????
7. ???????
8. ???????



All this is answered in the guides.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresH1B and Marriage Situation and Questions
QUOTE (minnietheminx @ Nov 24 2007, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Someone please correct me if Im wrong, but I am under the assumption that as your partner is already in the states with their own visa, then there is no need to apply for a marriage visa. I'm sure that there are no restrictions on a H1-B visa regarding 'Adjustment of Status' (unlike the Visa Waiver program for example) therefore your partner should be free to marry you (as long as their visa is still valid) and then go about their own adjustment of status to become a permanent resident. Of course, successful adjustment of status will involve an interview, but as long as you can prove that you have a bona-fide relationship (photos, emails, letters, cards, phone bills etc) then I cant see you having a problem.


H1B is considered dual intent. He should be able to adjust status with no issues. And should be able to continue to work.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-24 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhich visa am i filing ??
QUOTE (myangelblue @ Nov 24 2007, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my husband came here to america to visit and while he was here we married and when i called uscis office they didnt say what visa type but just said i need to file paperwork to adjust status . so i am trying to fill out paperwork which is a pain . has anyone gotten married this way ?? he is still here with me but i94 will expire in few weeks . can anyone help me with where to start . thank you sooo much for taking time to read ..


The question is this. Did your husband when he entered the country, have any intent to marry you?

If yes, then he has to return home, and apply for K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 visa.

If marriage came up only after he was already in the country, than you can go ahead with AOS. You will have to file form I-130 along with I-485 and have a complete medical.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-24 17:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of having met in past two years
QUOTE (ssulungnamjah @ Nov 24 2007, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when i go into the guidelines and click for examples the link is dead and i was wondering if what i currently have would be sufficient: i have developed, labeled, and dated 32 pictures that we've taken together, made copies of all pages of my passport both as proof of my citizenship and to show the stamps of the dates i've gone to korea to visit her, i could only find one of my trip itineraries to korea (july 2007) and one airplane ticket stub coming back from korea(july 2007)


That should be fine. Receipts for hotels or atms would help as well.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-24 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresshould I try for business visa to meet in person
The visa for what you are proposing is called EB-5. However you would be required to create 10 jobs and invest $1,000,000 ($500,000 in certain areas) in a new business. Other work visas usually require an employer to sponsor you as an employee, not as a self-employed person.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-13 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion regarding check payment
QUOTE (Mr. Grey @ Nov 24 2007, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey,

Could it be a problem if the check for the filing fee is cut by another person than the petitioner ? My fiancee doesn't have an own bank account, so we wondered if her mom could cut the check for us (same last name). We would prefer the check payment in order to know when USCIS is processing our case.

Thanks,
Daniel


As far as I know, thats should be ok.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-24 22:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestouches after approval..
QUOTE (donnamarie28 @ Nov 24 2007, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone smile.gif

Our petition was approved Oct. 25, 2007 And USCIS Forwarded it to NVC Nov. 7, 2007. We are still getting touches from USCIS (Oct. 26, 2007) & (Nov 15, 2007). Why is it still getting touched??

Also, NVC has NOT received the approved petition yet wacko.gif Ithink the holidays doesn't help either blink.gif


Thanks...


Some cases get double checked before they are forwarded to the NVC, to make sure the adjudicator made no mistakes.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-24 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescancelling visa will affect future travel?
QUOTE (racheljana @ Nov 25 2007, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A friend of mine here in Mexico has decided to cancel her fiance visa application (they are at the NOA1 stage). The guy is a middle-class professional (so ok in the money department but not rich) and is very worried about this affecting his future travel to the US. He flies to the US about once or twice every year on his 10-year tourist visa to visit family and friends, and has never had problems entering. They are both concerned that when she cancels the visa he'll have trouble entering the US (even though he has his tourist visa). They probably won't stay in touch, much less attempt to get married, so no need to clarify that when answering. Anyone have experience with a question like this?

Does having a record that you once were the beneficiary of a US citizen applicant make it more difficult to visit the US, even with your tourist visa?


He should be ok, but brining ties to Mexico on visits might be a good idea.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-25 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI -I29 F Sent
QUOTE (logitech @ Nov 25 2007, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All

first of all, i would like to thank everybody for the tremendous help that has been provided to me.

We have finally sent our I-129f along with other document.s

1.Can you please let me know how i can track my applications status?

2. what is the next step we should do.

3.Is there somebody who has filed around same time.What is general trend of timelines now.We have filed in Vermont Service Center and fiancee's country is India


Thanks

Al


1. You need to get your case number off your NOA1 or cashed check before you can track your case status.

2. Read up on what you need for the interview.

3. Both service centers are slow, 5 months is the current approval time.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-25 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support Question...
QUOTE (John Belly @ Nov 25 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am confused with the Affidavit of Support. Is there a way for family members in the same household to help meet the income level requirements? Are they co sponsors? or do they fall under another category all together?

My only concern so far on what I have read in the K-1 process is this Affidavit of support. I have lived at home and been attending school locally. My parents are more than willing to help me with this process, but due to me being in school, my income has been non existent. Is there a way to use my parents income and their assets to meet the income requirements? I am currently seeking full time employment but obviously wont have a W2 until later on.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. I had no idea immigrating my girlfriend from the UK to here for marriage would be so hard. sad.gif


Yes, you can use your parents as co-sponsors. They will have to fill out the I-134 and provide supporting documentation later when your fiance will have her interview.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-25 17:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLittle Confused On I-129 Info
QUOTE (JohnIrish @ Nov 25 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi.. I could use a little help...

I have started filling out the forms for a K-1 Fiance Visa... However, the following is not clear to me...

Do I need Two (2) completed G-325A forms... One about Me and Signed by me... and one about my finance and signed by her?

If that is the case then I need to Email her the form to check and sign.. and she then must Postal Mail the form back to me to put with the rest of the information. Is that correct? I guess she could send me a passport Photo at the same time.

Do I understand that correctly?

Thanks for you help.


Yes but each form is 4 pages, each page needs to be signed.

Yup, you can do that.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-25 23:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresError made on I-129F!!!
It may not even be a problem. If it is an issue, the USCIS will send you an RFE when they finally get to processing your petition. Until then all you can do is wait.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-23 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
It will likely come up, and you may need to show that you have treatment arranged in the US. But its unlikely to lead to you being denied.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-29 12:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny chance at all
You can only get it reactivated at the embassy or consulate, if you haven't married yet and you still have time left on the 6 months visa validity.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-28 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling out the forms...
Put what is considered your legal name. Put the other version in the other names used box.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-29 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdeferred name change?
QUOTE (cate @ Nov 30 2007, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,
Firstly thanks to all who contribute to the site - it is unquestionably the most detailed, helpful info available. We're just beginning the journey and it's comforting to see everyone else who have been successful... and continue to support those going through it.

A question; I hope I'm not putting this in the wrong section or missed something in the guides... innocent.gif

Our families are thrilled that we're engaged and looking forward to a big wedding. However, my understanding is that no plans should be made until Visa is in-hand... and we must get married within 90 days of my arrival. I also want to start working as soon as possible so must file for AOS/EAD straight away.

If we do a civil ceremony just the two of us and have my name changed (taking his) on the marriage certificate, can I still go by my maiden name until after the proper wedding? I plan to apply for my AOS/EAD/AP, SSN, drivers license etc in my maiden name (which will match my passport)... then change everything using our marriage certificate later?

Is that dodgy? I suppose we'll just have to explain to the minister at our proper wedding that we have a license from ages earlier? Can anyone think of any holes in this plan?

Thanks all!


If you change your name with the civil ceremony, your legal name is what is on the marriage certificate. You will need to use that name with AOS, you may have to use it for your drivers licence and SSN as well.

Just explain to the minister that you are already married and that the ceremony is for friends and family. You cant get married twice anyway.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-30 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan a K-1 visa holder come on tourist visa to visit U.S.?
As far as i know, you would end up using your K-1 in the process.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-01 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespassport from Nigeria
My wife didn't have her passport when we filled, but she got it pretty quickly afterwards.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-30 21:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Times
QUOTE (OggyFX51 @ Dec 2 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can anyone please explain to me what the processing time mean , for example I notice it saids for a K1 visa April 29 2007?
anyone please explain im stumped here.


On the USCIS site, it means how old your case has to be before they will do anything about it. Processing time for K1 is about 5 months right now.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-02 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetters To Senators and Congressmen
QUOTE (Norman and Dijani @ Dec 3 2007, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

I have been looking at this forum for a bit now. My fiancee and I are about 75 days deep into waiting for NOA2fr our K1, My question is, I have noticed a few people mentioning writing letters to their senators and congressmen and I just wondered if this helped at all or what the point was? I had thought about it myself even though I wasnt sure if it would make any difference. Good Luck to everyone and I just have to say that it is awsome to have some place filled with people who have been or are going through this same long and ridculious process!!!!!!!!


At 75 days, no difference. Letters will only will only help you if you get past 6 months of waiting. Current wait times are about 4-5 months.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-04 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSilly questions regarding i-129F form
QUOTE (Becca615 @ Dec 4 2007, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So far I seem to only be scratching the surface of this process... but we gotta start somewhere, right? =)

silly question #1: If something on the application doesn't apply to us... do we leave it blank? Should we put N/A? Does it even matter? =/ (example - question #9 on the form asks for "names of prior spouses" ... but neither of us have been married before.)

silly question #2: Question #10 says "My citizenship was acquired through" and I'll be checking "Birth in the U.S." ... riiiight below that it says "give number of certificate, date and place it was issued" - that's my birth certificate info... right? What is a certificate of citizenship? Does that even apply to me?

silly question #3: Question 8b. says "A# (if any)" ... what IS that? =/

silly question #4: My full first name is Rebecca. Not many people call me Rebecca (besides, maybe, the Grandparents). Should I put my more common name (Becca) in "Other names used" (question 7)?

silly question #5: Question 18 says "Has your fiance met and seen you within the two-year period immediately receding the filing of this petition?" and then in the little paragraph below that... it says "describe the circumstances under which you met." Do i describe the times we met in the last two years.... or when we first met in person four years ago? Should I include the two years before that where we were email pen-pals?



Digressing - Have any of you looked through a guide titled Fiance & Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration by Ilona M. Bray? Is it worthy of the $35 I'd be spending on it? I was thinking a book on this stuff might be handy for all the little things we might get confused (and overly worried) about =)


1. The instructions say to put None or N/A depending on the context.
2. That applies to the certificate of citizenship, which if you were born in the US, you wont have. All you need to do is include a copy of your BC or Passport.
3. A# is Alien number, your fiancee wont likely have that yet.
4. Yes
5. All you need to do is describe how you originally met, and your last meeting in person. Use a attachment if you dont have enough room.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-05 01:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa: Can I file it by my self or is agent/laywer highly recommended?
QUOTE (rkapur @ Dec 4 2007, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if there really is a need for me to go thru Visa Agent ($600+) or a lawyer ($1500+) to actually file paper work for K1. Can I do this my self ? Suggestions/Experiences...
Thanks in advance..


You can do it yourself.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-04 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Requirements
Go here: http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-06 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow many K1 visa are processed each year?
QUOTE (Meridien @ Dec 6 2007, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Found this spreadsheet on the Homeland Security website with the stats:

http://www.dhs.gov/x...06/table26d.xls

It shows about 30,000 K1 visas issued in 2006. Also interesting to note is how the number of visas has increased over the years...from only 12,000 in 1998!


There are more petitions processed than visas granted. Some don't make it to the end, and other get denied for whatever reason. But I would assume the majority of petitions do make it to visas.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-06 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs. K3 visa
Fastest is K-1. Cheapest and longest is CR-1/IR-1. If you get stuck in AR or AP, then no visa option will be particularly fast.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-06 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing times- CSC vs VSC
QUOTE (Tars @ Dec 7 2007, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know why the I-129F processing times are different for the CSC and the VSC? There is a 2½ month difference in timing.


There used to be a significant difference going through VSC, but thats mostly changed. Both take about the same amount of time now.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-07 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP!! need advice!! lots questions...
QUOTE (rm2885 @ Dec 7 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to apply for my fiancé in China. We were schoolmates from the past. I met him again two years ago. We now had a baby, 11month old (baby was born here; he was a citizen before I even became one:)). I thought it would be faster to apply for him through the I-129F, so we didn’t get marry. I finally became a citizen this November. I am in school, and didn’t think I could take care of him alone, so he is in China right now. This has been tearing me apart inside. I want to apply for him as soon as possible. I really don’t want any delay for the application process. I need to reunite with them as soon as possible. Or I will probably go insane…sad.gif

My questions are:

1. Do I need to hire a lawyer to do the work for me? ……I have read related postings about this question from the forum. I don’t have a complicated case in the sense that we are singles (never married before), he never came here before, and neither of us has a criminal record. Though we have a son, will this cause a problem? I’ve heard something about the beneficiary can’t have any intend of immigrating to U.S., how would the son piece play into the application? Will it show his intend of staying here? Or does it even matter? Will it work towards my benefit (If it does, I can present photo of all three of us)?

2. Will they need my son’s birth certificate? I didn’t put my fiancé as the father. I left it blank when I was filling it out. Because I’ve heard problem of bring a child outside of the country would needed both parents to be present. If they do need the birth certificate, will it be a problem?

3. I am a really low income student who has no saving. And since I was pregnant last year, and I’ve spend half of the time this past two year staying in China. My income is around a thousand (or lower). Will this become a significant problem even if I can manage to find a co-sponsor?

4. Any idea of finding co-sponsor? People, even friends are kind of hesitated when it’s come to signing legal paper and sponsoring someone. I current have no one for the co-sponsor.

5. My Dad is in China, and he wants to come over, and expect me to apply for him as well. Will there be a problem for applying for both I-129F and I-130 at the same time?


Thank you so so so so so so very much!!


1. You dont need a lawyer, but if you do decide to use one, caveat emptor.
2. You don't really need to involve your son in the visa process. Other than indicating him on the forms where needed.
3. If you can get a co-sponsor you should be fine.
4. Your friends or family are going to be the most likely candidates.
5. Yes you can, but showing support will be a bit more complicated. It might be a good idea to wait until you have established yourself here in the US before sponsoring your Dad.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-07 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvalid Visa K1 for marriage?
If for some reason you end up getting married past the 90 days, you can file AOS with the I-130 form. But don't push it too far or it could cause you problems.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-08 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage outside the U.S. on a K-1 visa
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Oct 30 2007, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very Helpful ZQT! I didn't really understand all of this stage of the immigration process. You've really helped me. So, what I understand now is the fees have gone up incredibly, you must file and pay for each of these documents at the same time, expect to wait 60+ days for work authorization, travel authorization. Well, this courthouse marriage certainly seems to have its benefits. Really would allow us to get a jumpstart on her adjustment and our chances to travel. We could even do it the first week she is here. File for these documents, then simply wait 2 months or so. Very tempting. And I know this will sound silly, but we really don't want to think back and remember a courthouse wedding. We want the day we celebrate our anniversary every year to be the day we married someplace beautiful and sacred to us. Not the dreary local courthouse. well, I suppose we could find a scenic place in Virginia for a nice ceremony. bu tthen we'd be so close to home that we'd be tempted to invite friends and family. Then before you know it, my sister is planning things, and we'll have a full blown wedding. it will get more and more elaborate and finally postponed a bit. And we'll be back to square one, using the whole 90 day period to get married. She'll be out of work for a long time....and ahhh ######! What to do........

I know she will hate this courthouse idea. Damn. Well, otherwise we will wait a very long time before she can work and we can travel the way we like to. Well, we could try to erase this civil ceremony from our memory and just do it for the paper. then wait 2 months for the approved paperwork from USCIS, go anywhere we wish and have a true wedding ceremony for just the 2 of us. Hell, this way we will even have 2 anniversary dates... laughing.gif

I don't know. I guess we have some discussing to do. And I'm going to begin preparing for this stage now I guess. Studying and gathering, etc. I just figured I had plenty of time for this since we probably wont see an approval for the I129f anytime soon. Thanks alot ZQT! You've really been a lot of help. I appreciate all the time you put into this for us.


With AOS, AP and EAD are free. All you need to do is pay the AOS fee + Biometrics. I think the total is $1080.

If for some reason AOS takes along time, you can apply for AP or EAD as often as you need to renew it for free.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-10-30 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage outside the U.S. on a K-1 visa
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Oct 30 2007, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (zqt3344 @ Oct 30 2007, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Oct 30 2007, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whoa! I didnt expect so many responses. Thank you all. There was some confusion I guess from my wording. Not sure, but from everyone's info i have been able to piece everything together. My main concern was actually marrying somewhere other than our home state. Somewhere that would double as a nice honeymoon spot. Doesn't need to be outside the continental U.S. but would be a nice option. Our objective isn't necessarily to save money, it's to adjust quickly. So the idea of a civil marriage fits this very well. though, we don't want to remember being married at the courthouse. we want to remember being married in a beautiful, natural setting. There's nothing wrong with a courthouse marriage, but we don't want this. I didn't think about each state requiring a different license issued by that state to marry there. This changes things. In Virginia you can have a license in 30 minutes. I dont know how long it takes to get a license for other states. So, this I learned from the responses. Thanks. Also wasn't thinking about the possibilities of being rerouted by plane to a non-US place. Carribean is out. Thanks. I have read through the next steps of the process, but right now we have several months remaining for even an NOA2. So, I think I'm safe. Thanks again.


Jason
Good luck then, if you want speed then the route I suggested at county courthouse or the 30 mintue deal in Virginia is it, especially if you want speed so you can apply for AOS before you leave on honeymoon or when you get back. Otherwise you start adding new parts to the equation like other states and then waiting on them to process your marriage license and well you are going to wait more than likely, only way to get the speed you want is to do it yourself and get married in that 30 minute deal in Virginia, otherwise it is going to be or could be several days waiting for that license or weeks, because each state is different and each county recorders office works at different pace, just telling you what I learned firsthand.
ZQT3344


Thanks again! You've given loads of time and info to this issue. Hmmm. So, say we do go the courthouse route..... about how long would it take to file for adjustment and get her permission to travel outside the U.S. with me for a honeymoon? Thanks again...



It does vary, but most people get AP within 90 days. You can file as soon as you get the marriage certificate and you have taken care of the vaccination supplement of the medical.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-10-30 22:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage outside the U.S. on a K-1 visa
If your not too picky about the order of events, you could meet somewhere with your fiancee and have a honeymoon before she enters the US. Then get married after entering the US together.

You do have to be careful about any flights transiting through the US before you decide to use the visa.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-10-30 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about the size of documents
QUOTE (Cecile @ Dec 12 2007, 05:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello

After spending days looking for information, my US boyfriend and I have decided to start filling the forms for the 1st package of the K-1 visa!! I'm really excited!

But I need your advice on one thing: the format of the documents. I wanted to fill and print the documents I have to take care of myself (my G325a for example), but as I am in France, our sheets of paper are not US letter format. They are a little less wide and a little longer.
Does it make a difference? I was thinking of getting US paper and print it, but my dear boyfriend keeps telling me that they won't be that picky. But we are talking of the US government so... I'd like to know what you think of it.


No, some of the pages i sent were A4 size instead of letter, and I had no problem.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-12 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTION ABOUT A CIVIL WEDDING
What you need to do depends on the state you live in. Look at your state or county's website regarding marriage licenses.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-14 00:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespayment for K-1 VISA
The consulate/embassy will usually accept payment in dollars or local currency. Where and when you pay depends on the consulate.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-17 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations in the UK
If you do get them in the US, you may be spending $50-150 per shot, depending on the vaccine and clinic.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-17 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA skipped NVC
QUOTE (cooltoriz @ Dec 14 2007, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My application also had approved on Dec. 07 and I received NOA2 letter today. It also says:

"The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate. .... "

So once the application arrives at NVC and is forwarded to consulate, will I get another notification letter (e-mail?) with a case number? or should I call them to check the case number?

Thank you,


You should get a letter with your new case number, but you can can also call the NVC, talk to an operator and get your case number as well.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-14 18:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical exam in jakarta
Medical is pretty easy. The available doctors are on the embassy page. The cost is 600,000 IDR for the exam, and vaccines are extra, which for us was about another 600,000 IDR. You can schedule the medical as soon as you have packet 3, and you will need to wait a couple days before bringing in the rest of your documents for document inspection.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-11-28 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSeveral Homes Owned I-134
QUOTE (Eric and An Thuy @ Dec 17 2007, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I own several homes as rent homes all paid off except one. My question is should I list all the homes on the I-134 or none or just the one with a Mortage. I do not need any of them for income requirments .


You only have to list them if your income is insufficient. If that is the case, you only need to list enough assets to meet the poverty requirement over 3 years.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-17 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdiscovered an error on I-129F after NOA2
QUOTE (MStM @ Dec 18 2007, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello. We've received our NOA2 and my Fiance just received her forms and checklist. We discovered, to our horror, that I mistyped her birthdate on the I-129F form (birthdate is listed as 1983 instead of 1982). Her biographic information, form G-325A, was entered correctly. What should we do about this? Should we notify the consulate of the error or USCIS or both?


The consulate will get the correct information when your fiance brings her birth certificate to the interview. I really doubt it will cause any problems.
Dan JMaleIndonesia2007-12-18 18:53:00