Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	A question about IMBRA	I dicussed this in great length with the lawyer I used, and this is the information that he gave me. When they talk about a marriage broker they are referring to those companies that a person would pay for a bride. He also stated that a dating site that was specific for one race, would also fall under this law, such as Asian Singles, or Russian Singles. Meaning that you are in search for a specific race. Sites like yahoo personals, or any other dating site are not race specific, and would not fall under this law. I am not sure how accurate this information is, but it made sense to me. I would assume that well over 50% met online.	Mike n Huong	Male	Vietnam	2006-06-07 20:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Attorney or Website Help - What do you suggest?	I recently spoke to a man who married a woman from Vietnam. He said that after a few frusterating months of trying to figure everything out themselves, they went to an attorney to help. He recommended it. Now I'm wondering what is best - to find an attorney, or use a site like ezvisa.com. And if I want some outside help, how do I know who is the best option? I live in Phoenix, Arizona and am hoping to get married spring of next year - that gives me almost a year to do this... any suggestions? Thanks a million! -Marie Marie, you have a lot of time to get prepared, so I would suggest to do it yourself, unless your case is very complicated. I actually used EZVisa, and I am not very happy with the results. Many of the questions I asked them, did not return the correct answers. They have a 100% guarantee of approval. Well, be careful, because the approval they are talking about is not the final approval at the interview. It is the approval at the USCIS stage. This site is very resourceful and everyone here is full of information to help you. If you have questions when filling out papers or putting your package together, just ask and you will get several replies. Good Luck!!!!	Mike n Huong	Male	Vietnam	2006-07-20 06:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	packet 3 checklist (London/UK)	; it's a checklist you have to gather for the interview. On the bottom you have to date and sign that you have read, understand the checklist and bring all documents to your interview	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-13 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What does petitioner need to send for packet 3?	; you have to send her a complete I-129f package (the one you sent when you first filed), and also * all original documents (hotel receipts, tickets+stamps and other additional documents you can use as proof) in the time between NOA1 & NOA2 (pictures, phone/chat logs) * I-134 * Letter from Employer * 3 to 6 recent pay stubs * Tax returns/ W2's from the past 3 years * other banking information (savings, assets) * Letter from you why you desire your fiancee. Looks like letter of intent, and it also needs to be dated/signed. And then you are good to go... I am in the same fase as you are Anywhoooo, good luck and enjoy the rest of your journey!! ; btw, in the Netherlands (AMS) I only have to send in forms: DS-156k, DS-156 (2x), DS-230 part 1. The affidit of support form (I-134) I have to bring it with me to the interview.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-09 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC	; My NOA2 + NVC + Packet 3 sent= ALL IN TWO WEEKS!! NVC Received my petition 6 days after NOA2, and sent out to Amsterdam the next day.. My tip: don't wait two weeks, call 1 week after receiving NOA2!!! When you call (1: English, 2: Spanish, and then "5" to speak to an operator), you need to tell your and your fiance(e) date of birth and name and your receipt number of your NOA1. Ask if they have received your petition, if so, what is your new case number and ask if they have it sent out yet, if not, ask when they might send it out	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-14 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No words of approval or denial from the Consul	; They did ask for your passport and they kept it right? It's just an other initial deeper background check to see if ALL the documents are present. It can take a little while since others before you have to wait as well. I hope you will hear something soon, and receive your VISA as well. Good luck, and things will just be fine	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-13 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is DS-230 required for K 1 Visa? Please help	; Follow the instructions!! My packet 3 also included DS-230, part 1 dated and signed. They requested it, so OFCOURSE, I sent it to the Consulate...	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-15 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Taking forever for pkt 4 and noa2 expires in july	; I bet they have a pretty busy time ... Don't worry about validity, like others have mentioned, the Embassy is able to re-validate your NOA2 .. Hopefully you will hear any time soon. Good luck! Edited by Channah&Aaron, 13 June 2011 - 09:51 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-13 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	not going straight to fiance after POE	; You can do whateeeeeeeeeeeeeever you want, as long as you: - marry within 90 days after your arrival - don't travel outside US before AP/Greencard approved	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-17 22:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Denied Entry	; I was denied entry too (May 2010) and was afraid that this might effect our K1. (I'm still traumatised LOL) But people told me that I shouldn't worry about it, as long if you don't have a 3/10/life time ban on your plate. The reason they didn't let me in, was because they thought I wanted to stay here- as I couldn't prove strong ties to my home country. And I had some paint samples in my suit case because Aaron was about to move and I'd like to do home decorating as I was convinced I'm going to live with him after all this immigration. However, the Officer told me that I should go back home and apply for B2 Visa. And after 2 months I had my interview and passed!! THANK GOD!! I flew back 3 times after in the same year, with no problems. Although you ALWAYS go to secondary inspection as B2 has been given because of specific reasons. They ask me some questions every time I go to the US (I am in the US now for 4 months ) and never ever had a problem of entering the US with my B2 Visa. It won't effect your Visa if you don't have a ban above your head. I have my NOA2 and my interview comes up very soon. They might ask me and you some questions, but they won't deny you because of that. Good luck & don't worry!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-20 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting married now - still use K-1?	I think this is rude. If you don't want to read it don't read it. Our site is designed for people to ask questions. If you don't like questions you can remove yourself from the website you can stop reading threads. This site is educational and is designed for friendly interactions. I'm not trying to be rude... If you have questions after filed for K1/I-129f, that I understand. But my point is, before you file, you need to know what this Visa actually means. Anyways, I am not going further into this. I won't remove myself from the website, duh, I gave my opinion, and if you don't like it, don't read it nor reply to it. To the OP: Good luck for the rest of the journey!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-21 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Getting married now - still use K-1?	; I get so tired of people who wants to petition for something that they don't even know what it means... DO RESEARCH BEFORE YOU WANT TO DO ANYTHING FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-21 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	;Received interview date!!	; thank you all So you all think I have every document needed??	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-27 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	;Received interview date!!	Police record maybe? Hehe.. I was just reading in another thread, seeing your screen name and wondering when you'd add some more to your timeline. Guess you just did. Congrats! Looks good, hope time flies by now. Good luck : ) Thanks doll!!! Police reccord will be provided by Consulate, I'm glad they do it for me !! LOL, you are right.. I just added some new information, I was looking at my interview date for 10min straight because I'm sooo stooked!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-27 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	;Received interview date!!	; IEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHH, I received my INTERVIEW DATE today!!! On August 2nd @ 2pm!!! And number 2 is my lucky number, so let's hope for the best I am soooo nervous already LOL!! My question is... Do I have everything? - Original NOA1 & NOA2 - Interview Letter - Medical Examination (yet to do so) - Birth certificate in Dutch & English - Copy I-129f package - Copies of DS-156K/DS-156/DS230 - I-134 Affidit of support form (original) - Proof of ongoing relationship between NOA1 & NOA2 (air plane tickets, hotel receipts, car rental receipt, pictures, other receipts, phone logs - Letter from Aaron's employer - Tax returns 2008, 2009, 2010 (these years are correct, right???) - Bank informations (savings) - House contract lease (we both signed it!!!! ) - Pay stubs from Aaron from the past 6 months - Letter from Aaron about his desire to marry me - 4 passport style US size pictures Am I forgetting anything??? Your answer will be very appreciated!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-27 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age difference question	; You'll be alright !!! They might ask some more specific questions, but if you have enough proof of having met, ongoing relationship to show them your relationship is real and genuine, and she answers all her answers during the interview in all honesty, you have NOTHING to worry about. Good luck on the rest of your journey	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-27 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	When will you marry?	; Me and my fiance are planning the same thing, and I think I would just answer with "as soon as my visa is granted and I'm in the US". Court wedding will be as soon as I got in the US, so I am not going to lie. If the CO asks me more questions (about if my family will fly over), THEN I will provide her more information about our Official wedding in 2012 Edited by Channah&Aaron, 08 June 2011 - 05:09 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-08 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Administrative Review	; It's like a second security background check They say it can cause a delay from 1 week to 4 weeks.. but most of the time, it will be sent out to Embassy/Consulate after a couple of days/week. Just keep calling every day, they may have had sent out before you know it	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-10 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 VISA APPROVED. BUT DID NOT TAKE CO-SPONSOR I134!!	; make sure you have strong additional financial proof for the interview. Good luck	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-12 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical Examination	; they do that?	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any issues getting married days after POE?	; I am doing to same exact thing, and I've never heard bad stories about couples whom got a simple court wedding after POE and have an "official" wedding months/year(s) after. Edited by Channah&Aaron, 13 July 2011 - 10:19 AM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	HAVING MY USC FIANCEE CAN PROTECT ME FROM BEING ON AP	; just make sure you have a lot of evidence of a genuine -ongoing- relationship and that you are well prepared. Most important is also CONFIDENCE The more evidence/proof you have, the better you are prepared, the more confident you'll have, the bigger the chance is for you not to be put in AP. Good luck	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	; I understand what you are trying to say.. Thank you for your input And I also understand this all is very misleading!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-14 05:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	; That is soooo funny!! I <3 Dallas!!! I went there on vacation in 2008 and was there last summer too My fiance is from Beaumont (5 hours from Dallas), some of my very good friends (known them since 2001) live there.. I'll let you know when I'm there so we can have a bite somewhere!! Funny!! And it's your birthday & we are flying out on the same day To see all yalls reply, there is no need for me to worry... I just need to be confident since i've got nothing to hide at all. LOVE IS GOOD! I still need to find out what the deal is with the EAD stamp. A VJ friend of mine flew thru JFK from the Netherlands and got this stamp in his passport and he is allowed to work for 90 days!!!! He even has found a job already.... Can someone explain me how this works?	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	; seriously?? omg, I was sooo excited about that one!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	; thanks all!! I seriously thought, the bigger the airport (like huge international one) the bigger the hassle or the more strict they are!!!!! And JFK is the only airport that gives K1's an EAD stamp, right?	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	; thank you guys!! I truly hope it doesn't give me any hassle!!!!!!!!! Thank yall for putting my mind on ease!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE JFK	Hi everyone!! My interview is August 2nd and my POE will be at JFK on August 12th. 10 days after my interview. However, even though I am soooooooooo excited that I see some light at the end of the tunnel, POE makes me soooo nervous. I'll explain why.. My entry got denied in Philladelphia, May 2010 because of the fact I couldn't show them strong ties to my home country. I flew to US before that day, and never had problems, until then. They were screaming at me, and for some reason (in panic) I told them that Aaron and I are just friends instead of dating. Well, they surched thru my stuff and found out a card I wrote to him telling that I can't wait to spend the summer with him and that I love him. I don't know a lot about that day anymore (it was like I wasn't there). They escorted me in the airplane and told me I have to apply for B2 Visa. I passed the interview and flew to the US a couple times after without having any problems. Point is, normally I fly thru Pittsburgh. The Officers know me there and always make jokes with me "are you here again?", "there you are again, I know you from last time" and we all just talk.. (very small airport). NOW, I am going to have my POE in JFK, New York. A huge airport and I just feel like I'm going to be harrassed because of the fact my entry got denied once in 2010. But on the other hand, I passed my B2 interview, hopefully my K1 and I flew couple of times after my B2 interview. In fact, I just arrived in Holland after spending 4 months (waiting for NOA2, etc). Are there any other peeps who got denied and made it thru their POE after a succesful K1 interview?? I'm nervous and I don't know what to expect....	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Just my got interview date!!!!!	; Congrats!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA 2 approved, good and bad news	; Contact your Service Center/ NVC / Embassy or Consulate via phone and/or letter to cancel your petition. Good luck	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-13 12:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need URGENT help, freaking out! Interview in Rio!	; You don't have to wear like this kind of a business look. Wear what ever you think it's comfortable, as long as you don't show too much skin. You can wear Jeans if you want to, and have a nice T-shirt or jacket above your jeans. And if you want, you can even wear flip flops to your interview. They are behind a counter and the LAST THING they can see or are interested about is what kind of shoes you are wearing. For everyone's information: YOU CAN WEAR MAKE UP. Your lawyer told you not to?! You have been misinformed big time. Well, you are not the type of a make-up girl, then don't wear make up. GOOD LUCK AND DO NOT STRESS OUT Edited by Channah&Aaron, 17 July 2011 - 09:16 AM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-17 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NVC March filers still waiting	; Usually, the petitioner will receive a letter from NVC stating that they have forwarded your petition to your Embassy/Consulate. Call them every single day, if not 10x a day to find out what is going on... Sending them an E-mail isn't that effective as calling them. Maybe you can also call your Embassy/Consulate and ask if they received anything from NVC. Good luck & hopefully you'll hear somthing soon	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-15 04:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Assuming visa denial	; 2011 (current) is more important than the past 3 years. If your fiance has a stable income and makes above the normal poverty line, than you shouldn't worry. Though, make sure you add more proof in case your fiance is just right above the poverty line, such as banking information (savings, assets). Good luck	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-16 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	average time between noa2 and interview?	; Interview took (yet to come ) 8 weeks after my NOA2. Check out my timeline below.. but keep in mind, every Embassy/Consulate is different!!!!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-20 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New to the journey...	; it seems intimidating, but if you read the guides a couple of times, you'll notice that it isn't that hard. too much information in the beginning, but just read them through and you know what to do If you have any questions after reading the Guides, don't hestitate to ask	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Withdraw Petition or let it Expire	I can solve all of these problems for you. First, withdraw the petition. You can do this anytime by notifying USCIS in writing. Second, send all your money to me. You'll never have to worry again about any Filipina being interested only in your money. A personal check will be fine. ; YOU GREEDY PERSON !!!! DON'T PEOPLE SHARE ANYMORE ?! As for the OP: Contact USCIS and tell them, in writing, that you want to WITHDRAW your petition. Good luck Edited by Channah&Aaron, 25 July 2011 - 02:51 AM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 02:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Waiting 10 months for NOA2 - Can a Lawyer Help?	; Some have mentioned an Attorney whom is active here on VJ. Maybe someone can clear up my mind? It won't hurt to ask and yes, you should find a good attorney and have a consultant to see if he/she can do any good to your process.. Gosh, I hope so!!!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-24 10:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VJ timeline accuracy	; It took 7 months	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Las Vegas marriage...Stigma?	; we are also thinking about doing this "court wedding" in Vegas this August until our Official wedding in South-East Texas next year. It's good to know that most people here tell that it'll be fine to get married in the City that never sleeps	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview In 2 Days - Need All Your Advice Please	; so you got approved?? CONGRATS!!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 09:39:00