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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLosing sleep over K1

If it walks like a duck and looks like a duck it is a duck.  You may want to consult an attorney regarding this.


bigdogMaleChina2013-11-14 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Letter Interview Location

VJ would not let me Paste the link to the Jeddah us embassy, "Almost all interview's are done in Riyadh".  And it looks like most people here have completed their interviews there, (Riyadh).


bigdogMaleChina2013-12-22 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the K-1. Now what are our options for getting married?

Thought I would put it all together.  TBone and others have each laid the process out:

Start making plans for your marriage now, you can shop for ideas, places, just don't make a  hard and fast money down option you cannot change if their is a delay in the arrival date.

Two weeks after you arrive go and apply for your social security card, why wait two weeks, their will be no information in their system for them to reference.  You can get the form on line and pre fill it in.

Once the social is in hand, get your drivers license or state id,  depending on your state regulations and square away the banking and financial stuff.

Their are lots of nice simple quick options to make sure you are inside the 90 day window; Las Vegas everyone likes to go there, the local court house, or your local and or frequented church.

For example we invited or people showed up in Las Vegas about 20+, had a beautiful ceremony at Las Vegas Weddings in their chapel (holds about 150), spent a few days and had some fun.

Got her on my medical plan at work when we returned, completed her medical for AOS at a Civil Surgeon..

Filed for the AOS in the 90 day window, and had a very nice reception at our ranch about a month after we got married i.e., wedding cake, BBQ everyone attended even the guests who went to the wedding. 

Just because the government has a time line does not mean you can adapt and overcome.  Take lots of photos, save everything for your AOS filing and interview.

Order your wedding certificate(s)  etc. on a rush and get an Apostille if needed from the secretary of state.  Oh yea have fun and congratulations.


Edited by bigdog, 28 October 2013 - 08:29 AM.

bigdogMaleChina2013-10-28 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm new to this & very nervous!

Good Luck and welcome.


bigdogMaleChina2013-12-31 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe wedding :)
My wife just advised a friend of ours who is trying to get everything done in the 90 days to do the same. We did ours in Las Vegas, then about 30 days later after filing for AOS we had a reception/ announcement. Good Luck and have a wonderful time.
bigdogMaleChina2014-01-06 08:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa an length of relationship...

Welcome, 12 years male over female should not be a problem.   Get your best advice from fellow Jamaican members.


bigdogMaleChina2014-01-13 08:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 260 Sample
Correct, I just finished the DS-260 for my wife's son. The online version is basic and fill in the blanks, you will need a passport, know college and High school's attended and dates along with family information. If you are missing something you can save the portions completed and return to finish.
bigdogMaleChina2014-01-28 22:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled my Senator's office - Didn't end well.

I had the same basic results from Congressman McCains representative (2012) who handles immigraton, I even took donguhts and went in uniform. Now we are waiting on ROC.


bigdogMaleChina2013-06-12 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBuy air ticket before the interview?

Good Luck with the process and your flight.


bigdogMaleChina2013-12-16 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 - age difference

I agree with Penguin, you must build a case to win them over.


bigdogMaleChina2013-12-22 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting a tourist visa while applying for a K1 visa

http://www.visajourn.../content/guides VJ guides, the requirement is met in last two years, once you file most likely no visitor visa.


bigdogMaleChina2013-08-10 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 years Requirements of Relationship

You got the answer, proof of meeting in the last 2 years, keep all your receipts and records etc. Good Luck.


bigdogMaleChina2013-08-10 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHas Anyone Entered US With Opened Envelope?

Jan22, great observation.  The OP should open it, try and enter, then give us the first hand information of what happened.


bigdogMaleChina2014-05-18 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Play it straight, go by the rules of the K-1.  Good Luck.


bigdogMaleChina2013-11-24 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe RFE Master List
Immigration Attorney did not know the difference form divorce agreement and decree. and submitted to USCIS.

Edited by bigdog, 02 April 2012 - 07:19 PM.

bigdogMaleChina2012-04-02 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa (Visitation USA-->UK)

That is my bad. Thanks for the correction and info too


No worries! :star:
Shawn & EmiMaleEngland2011-06-09 15:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 visa (Visitation USA-->UK)

Since you are a USC, you can go and visit your fince at UK, however; your fiance needs to get a visitor visa in order to come to US.


This isn't correct - UK citizens can use the visa waiver program (VWP) to visit the US for up to 90 days, so long as they are eligible to use the VWP (majority of people are, but people with certain criminal records/visa denials can have problems using it)
Shawn & EmiMaleEngland2011-06-09 14:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
I want to run this by everyone whos ran into customs ALOT

I am currently going to Canada in 2 days to see my fiance. We haven't submitted our I-129F packet yet due to a real bad mix-up with the USPS. When I went through last time, All they asked me was how long I was staying, who I was seeing, and purpose of the visit. This time around, I have quit my job cause I am in the middle of a move back to Arizona. How difficult is it going to be when I hit Canadian Customs?

Heres what I have to show proof of ties back to the US:

- If needed, Copy of the entire I-129F packet, minus my fiancé's G-325A and Letter of Intent
- Proof of loans that I'm paying on ( car loan, personal loan, and school loans )
- Copy of my cars registration showing that I own it
- Proof of my address change for everything in my name ( Credit cards, cell phone )
- Roundtrip ticket/itinerary ( probably the best proof I got since it shows I am coming back )
- Copy of the U-Haul reservation that I have for when I get back to Utah to move the next day to Arizona

( For anyone asking why didnt I fly out to Canada once I was in Arizona, tickets are ALOT more expensive compared to flying from Salt Lake City )

I also have my aunt/uncle's phone numbers on hand as well to confirm my move down there. I'll have my fiance's numbers as well to confirm anything too.

If anyone has anything that may help or confirm anything here, please let me know.

Thanks Guys!!!


tyriun_jMaleCanada2009-03-30 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFluctuating income I-134

Hahaha my mistake thanks for correcting me I forgot K1 is different. =)


Simo-BrittNot TellingMorocco2013-06-25 01:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFluctuating income I-134

Alright, I know what to do.

 

Look I'm in the same situation as you were, my income fluctuates (restaurant) and on my taxes it didn't nearly show enough (that's my fault I should've claimed more).  I can't fix my taxes as I tried to look into it and they said not possible so here is what I did because literally we have the same issue.

 

1.  On the employment letter I had my boss state why my last years income was the amount (because I took 3 months off to visit my husband) had I worked I would've met the income.  I also had him fill out my projected income.

2.  I write my own letter explaining why my income looks much less than it should (having time off for my husband)

3.  On the form I claimed every dollar to my name including what's in my bank account.

4.  I attached past years taxes.

 

This got me through NVC.  I was ecstatic because I had no chance of a co-sponsor.

 

Then my husband had the interview.  One consulate officer said it was fine, the other said no.  The one who said no has my authority.  Everything in our interview was approved except they want a cosponsor (sigh).  So now we are sitting here scrambling to find a co-sponsor weeks after the interview.  Don't do our mistake.

 

Here's what I recommend.

 

Get all the evidence you can to support your income, send it through to NVC.  NVC will most likely approve it, find a co-sponsor.  You can always submit that document later before the interview to the embassy or NVC.  Then you are clear, golden and everything is fine.  Don't take the risk that they will reject you when it's at interview stage, now we are in AP because of it and we don't know how long we will be in AP now.  You don't have to wait on your co-sponsor to submit documents, since things are so darn slow now I really wouldn't waste time waiting for them to finish the paperwork.  The embassies can make their own rules (I have the worst one at casablanca) and if they decide they just don't like your income they can issue you a co-sponsor.


Simo-BrittNot TellingMorocco2013-06-25 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOngoing relationship proof silly question.
Reconstruct your file, better safe than sorry. I believe their are plenty of threads about saving a copy. Also, I made sure my finance and I duplicates of everything, ie 2 copies, plus the computer file.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-25 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCall from USCIS Chicago before receiving NOA1?

No.


:thumbs:No
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-25 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations needed for Colombian
Seems like the CS's their will get your money, plan ahead. Look at the CS reviews and good luck.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-23 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa refused or RFE

Welcome to the forum.

You present an interesting situation, though seen here fairly regularly. If you haven't already, take the opportunity to review the I-134 Financial Affidavit section and FAQs, located in the step-by-step K-1 visa guide. This can be easily accessed by hitting the "Guides" button at the top of the forum page. There you should be able to obtain more information about the financial requirements of the K-1 visa process,

Good luck on your visa journey.


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bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCSC
Take solace you are not the only one in the boat.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUse Intending Immigrant assets as affidavit of support?

London allows this, fwiw.

I don't have the answer for you, but I suggest you prepare 2 I-134 sets - one just on you, then another set with you and her stuff.

If any possibility of you getting a co-sponser - a USCitizen or a permanent resident, I suggest making a 3rd set.

Then, on interview day, spread out all 3 sets with the Interviewing Officer, ask him to choose.


Maybe a new USCIS card game in the making? :thumbs:
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 07:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!

Considering we were thinking of cancelling and filing a CR-1 in March if he had to go on temp duty after coming back from Afghanistan I think we are seriously lucky! I just hope everyone is right and it is the NOA2!


CR-1 is less BS and cheaper if it works for you.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
I think UK definitely helps, good luck with the rest of the process. :thumbs:K-1 wasn't that bad, and military is a plus.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2?? So Confused!
:wow: That was fast.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-27 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncome Tax returns for K-1
My wife took a copy of the complete file to her interview.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-29 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f TERMINATION LETTER ??

Notice Of Intent To Deny, or NOID. It's bad news.

The consulate officer didn't believe your relationship was real. They believed it was an attempt to circumvent immigration law. The consular officer sent the petition back to the USCIS with the recommendation that the approval of the petition be revoked. In the consular officer's mind, it should never have been approved.

The reason this letter is bad news is because USCIS apparently agrees with the consular officer, and now they're intending to revoke the approval of your petition. What's worse is that it was the California Service Center. They usually don't readjudicate returned petitions. They just let them expire and let the petitioner file another one. The fact that they're sending a NOID without you having first tried to submit another petition means the consular officer's evidence must have been very convincing.

Here's the rough part...

By returning the petition, the consular officer has made an accusation against your fiancee. The accusation is that she made a material misrepresentation by applying for a visa based on an invalid relationship. That resulted in your petition being flagged. Marc Ellis, an attorney who sometimes posts on this board, calls this a "P6C marker", where "P6C" refers to section 212(a), paragraph 6C, of the Immigration and Nationality Act. That particular paragraph deals with immigration fraud.

In a nutshell, the consular officer has accused your fiancee of fraud. If USCIS concurs by revoking the approval of the petition then that accusation becomes a finding of fact. In the eyes of the US government your fiancee will be guilty of immigration fraud. No future visa application will ever be approved for her unless she can get an I-601 waiver for the fraud charge. Those waivers are difficult to get, and usually require an experienced (and expensive) attorney.

What I suggest you do is contact a good immigration attorney now. When you get the NOID letter you will have a limited amount of time to respond to it, usually about 30 days. If you don't respond forcefully and with tons of evidence then they'll revoke the approval of the petition, your fiancee will be guilty of fraud, and it will be much more difficult to get a visa in the future. Your main objective now is to stop USCIS from revoking the approval of that petition.


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bigdogMaleChina2012-11-29 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying for K-1 from China
I noticed this thread from 2011, sounds like it might help you, http://www.visajourn...-living-abroad/
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-28 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
I agree is the IO is on top of the RFE return it should be a couple of weeks.
bigdogMaleChina2012-09-11 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow Long Before Filing

Hi,

I met my GF Nov 2011 during my vacation in the Philippines. We never went out just exchanged contact info. Could never connect during that trip. We just remained friends and chatted on rare occasions. As I got closer to my annual dive trip this Nov, communication increased dramatically. She met me on my arrival day and ended up asking for a leave from work so she could stay with me for my entire 18 day trip. Now I want to marry her and apply for a K1 visa. Other than my decision being too soon, is it too soon to apply for a K1 visa? How long do they like to see the relationship evolve before applying for a K1 visa. How many visits is appropriate. I only have so much vacation time.

Thanks,

Jeff


The only obligation on K-1 for visitation is for an in-person visit in a 2 year period and you met that, the rest is up to you. Take some time and chat, make some plans and get to know each other like you would normally, then make a final decision to apply. It's not my decision although I would check out the Philippine forum for the issues with K-1 from their embassy. Congratulations on meeting a nice gal.
bigdogMaleChina2012-11-30 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 along with i129f
Forms Needed to File for a K-1 Visa:

1. I-129F
2. G-325a
3. G-1145 (optional)
Reread the items and flow chart, compare this to the USCIS site, so you understand the process.
bigdogMaleChina2012-12-03 08:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion, once we get married when can she go back on vacation.

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bigdogMaleChina2012-12-03 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMore then 3 Marriages

If, there was NO immigration involvement with any of the previous marriages?? AND NO domestic violence issues associated with any of the previous marriages?

Then, should not present a problem as long as you are able to present copies of ALL your divorce dissolution certificate(s) obtained from the respective state(s)/county(s) department of health/vital statistics/records/clerk (and are able to provide, for inspection, the original(s) upon request of an Immigration Official). Be sure to fill out the requisite information about ALL of the divorces on the forms as completely as possible. Consider composing a short narrative for you and your fiancé(e) disclosing the details of your previous marriages, discuss fully with your fiancé(e) as that they may be asked about it at an immigration interview.

YMMV.

Happy trails on your visa journey.


:thumbs:Good Luck.
bigdogMaleChina2012-12-03 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat exactly do I send my fiance for his interview?
I would make sure both of you have a complete copy of everything, she can go to the interview with all of your documents.
bigdogMaleChina2012-12-01 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134: Statements from Financial Institutions

for the i-134, if your income meets the poverty limit by 125%, you do not need to fill out any of the asset information. Provide only if you are below the 125% poverty limit.


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bigdogMaleChina2012-12-04 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf we lost NOA1, what should I do??Pls help!

Do you know your receipt number? That is one important piece of information on the I-797C Receipt of Petition (NOA1). You may need to use that number to get information from USCIS, until your approved petition is forwarded to the NVC.

It is advisable to take better care of your I-797 Petition Acceptance Notice (NOA2). A copy of the NOA2 is necessary later on in the immigration process. Some folks have been able to do a work-around. However, USCIS can charge you around $400 to get a duplicate I-797 NOA2.

Good luck on your visa journey.


:thumbs:Make a folder(s) put all your important stuff in there, copy it to your computer, make sure both of you have a copy of everything.

Edited by bigdog, 09 December 2012 - 09:00 AM.

bigdogMaleChina2012-12-09 08:59:00