Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my tourist visa be turned down at POE if I have an ongoing K1 application	Yes, they can deny you entry even if it is a valid tourist visa. They can also bar you from entering the U.S. for 10 years This is not true. You can only get a 10 year ban for serious misrepresentation, or overstaying for a very very long time. You can't get a bar when you are entering the US with the intention to visit your Fiance(e). . Or they can let you in Once again, nothing wrong to visit your fiance(e) during K1 process, they might ask you some more questions. Just be honest. I know the odds that they will bar you are probably pretty low but when you enter the U.S. while the visa process is ongoing they can easily see it as though you have abandoned the visa process and have decided to give up on immigrating legally, so you are just trying to immigrate ilegally on a valid tourist visa. The bar you will have is pretty low?? You have that in your own hands, as long as you're being honest to every question they ask and show them strong proof to your home country.. My fiance and I thought about having him come back here while we waited out the visa but our lawyer strongly advised against it (he has a lot of experience in K1s and he didn't overcharge us). He said that you had about a 30% chance of being let in. The big problem is that if they don't let you in you have to book an immediate flight home (which will cost at least $1,000) and you don't even get to see your fiance. Your lawyer was wrong, you are allowed to visit your fiance(e) during a K1 process, there is no such law that says you can't. Make sure if you decide to go you bring STRONG proof or having to return home (you would think and interview for a visa approval would be enough but it really isnt). My fiance lives with his parents and has a temp job; he would have probably been denied on the spot! I know being apart is terrible but it is just part of the process. If you have the money to burn and don't mind taking the risk, then go for it, but just be aware of the consequences. He wouldn't get denied, and he could have brought a letter from employer stating what he does and when he expect him to come back to work, even though it was only for 3 more weeks. And 99% of the people here haven't burned their money by visiting their fiance(e). I hope this helps! Not really, you make VJ members more scared than they should be! Edited by Channah&Aaron, 02 September 2011 - 07:40 AM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-02 07:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can my tourist visa be turned down at POE if I have an ongoing K1 application	; I travelled back and forth to my, at that time, fiance (he is USC ) during my K1 application. Whenever I flew to the US, I always brought the following: - Copy of I-129f package, including NOA1, so they'll know that you are working on immigration legally - Return ticket - Letter from employer - B2 Visa (most peeps don't have one, which is OK!) If you also have a contract of a house/appartment/car-lease, that would be great proof too!! Point is, as long as you have enough proof to show strong ties to your home country, you should be fine!! After all, visiting your in the US isn't forbidden or anything, like any other country in the World... Edited by Channah&Aaron, 01 September 2011 - 09:19 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-01 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Surprise you have a 4 year old daughter!!!	; Like others have mentioned.. he should take a DNA test! & don't withdraw your petition just because of this...	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-21 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	So frustrating!	; you are just half way some more months to come!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-08-30 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Immigration specialist to file a K1 petition	DO NOT hire a lawyer if you don't have a complicated case. It can be such a waste of money and a part of that money you can use for Interview Fee, Medical and AOS (still cheaper ) Majority of the members here, including me, have done it ourselves. On this website (guides) it tells you exactly what you need to do in order to file a petition. It's really clear and it has links where you can download the forms. Please read the guides/forum to get answers to your questions or just simply ask your fellow VJ members. Good luck! Edited by Channah&Aaron, 31 August 2011 - 03:37 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-08-31 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 VISA denied.. Next steps??	; Yes, you and your fiance have had a stoke interview. They ask questions you never would have thought they would ask. Unfortunately, they seem to ask these kind of questions whether to see if you are intimate and whether you two answer the same answers about a very important aspect in a relationship: Intimacy. Going thru an interview like this is very sad, because you expected more general questions about "where did you meet", "when did you meet", "how long were your visits", and so on. If you go through the questions, files/documents, do you see any other things that might have caught their attention and/or raised a red flag- other than the fact both of you having a child from previous relationship? Did the CO give you any other forms? Did the CO tell you to wait on an "appeal" letter? Do what ever you can to make sure your petition don't get send back to the US and do everything in your power in order to appeal and get a second interview. Contact your senator and ask for help, and make sure you meet the requirements on the appeal letter. Also gather more supporting documents as proof of ongoing relationship. Do this all ASAP. Good luck and keep us posted! Edited by Channah&Aaron, 08 August 2011 - 12:07 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-08-08 12:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Brought fiance. And things didn't work out. She won't leave	; Eventhough it didn't work out between the two of you, you offered her help to get her back home. But I guess the US is more important to her than going back to the country where she has lived all her life . Like I said, you offered her help, she didn't accept the plane ticket ticket home and from now on, she can clean up her own mess. If her I-94 expires, she'll be here illegally and trust me, looking over your shoulder scared being caught is not a nice way of living, but that is what she has choosen Best thing is to do is for her to deal with the consequences and try to move on. Good luck!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-10 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Calling card fiasco!!!	; a lot of tips have been given here, I wish you good luck	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-07-25 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Diferrence Age	3 years?? Ofcourse not 30 years? yes	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-09 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	My K1 visa interview experience	CONGRATS!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-11 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	THE NOA 2 SONG	LOL Tho, I waited 7 months for my NOA2	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-18 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	House broken into, documents stolen!	; Agree with the others, if you don't have a copy in your E-mail or wherever, contact USCIS and they will send you a new NOA2, although, ofcourse, it'll cost you some bucks Good luck!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-22 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Any USC petitioners here married to a filipina before in the Philippines?	I don't think you have anything to worry about. Good luck on your journey!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-18 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 Fiance(e) interview failed	; Just call them and ask the reason(s) why you got denied, so you know you won't make the same "mistake" next time you file!! & you don't have to wait for another two years. Just collect strong(er) proof, re-check everything and you'll be fine.. GOOD LUCK	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-02-02 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What docs does my fiance need to present at the interviw	; one tip... don't send anything to your fiance YET.. I would suggest you send out the package right after receiving NOA2. It will take an other 2/3 weeks before he receives packet 3, and then he has to send the required forms back to the US Consulate/Embassy (DS 156k, DS156 (2x), DS-230, only part 1 signed). Then an other 2/3 weeks for the packet 4 (interiew date) arrive and then you have to wait 4/6 weeks for the actual interview. (all in all, so much time to send in everything, trust me) Don't fill in anything yet, as the date on the forms would be "old" after months... The I-129f package you can send right after NOA2 + a new package with the requested forms (affidit of support) and new proof between the NOA1/NOA2 such as tickets, hotel receipts, pictures, phone/chat logs. Send it all together, and it should arrive way before he actually receives his packet 4. Just my two cents Edited by Channah&Aaron, 14 June 2011 - 10:00 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-14 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AOS Case Transferred to CALIFORNIA	Pfffff, that long? I sure hope it'll only take 3 months, but what does HOPE mean in this process.. Being patient is a virtue	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-31 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AOS Case Transferred to CALIFORNIA	; oops, just found out that I posted in the wrong forum and don't know how to delete this post and post a new one in the AOS forum, can an administrator please "transfer" my topic in the right forum? Thank you	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-31 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AOS Case Transferred to CALIFORNIA	Hi!! Last Friday I received a letter from the USCIS stating that they have transferred my case to California for faster processing. Does this mean it'll go faster? Does this mean no AOS interview is needed? Does this mean I get approved faster? What is the average processing time in Cali? Don't know what to think of this..	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-31 08:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Depressed and sick! Fiance Visa denied/ request more info... this is too much on us!!!!	; Send more pictures and other proof and you should be OK!! Btw, it's a known fact that it's very important to have pictures with other people on it (read: FAMILY, sometimes friends). Good luck!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-22 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	OH MY GOSH............	CONGRATS!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-11-02 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	New update for anyone who is following!! yOU GOTTA HEAR THIS	; that is crazy! HOpefully the Embassy will understand and realize you couldn't make it in time anyhow, and set up a new interview date and give you time to book a flight and make it in time. Keep us updated and good luck!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-02 07:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	married before entering on K-1	; Get married and file for CR-1, the legal route. Every route has it's own waiting time, some go fast, some go not so fast. It all depends on the petition. Waiting sucks, we all think so, but what are 8 months compared to a life time together?	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-08-09 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE problems	My access to the US got denied once because I lied about my relationship at that time. I told the Officer that we were just friends, went to secondairy inspection and they found stuff in my suitcase that indicates that he was more than just a friend . They put me back on the airplane, under supervision of two police officers, back to the Netherlands (no BAN, thank God!), and I had to apply for B2 Visa. I did, passed interview and flew to the US couple times after. Lots of questioning, showed them that I have had enough proof to my home country, a job, NOA1 and NOA2, and a return ticket . However, Aaron joined my K1 interview just in case. They questioned me a lot about my denied entry. Thankful we passed and we flew to the US 2 weeks after. At my POE, they were very sceptic and I was honest in any single way as of I could be. I was defending myself after, telling them that I went to a lot of emotional times, worked hard for my B2 and didnt have any problems after Now I am happily married, and in the US.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-12-16 12:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied, Devastated, Please HELP!!!	; im sorry you're going through this !! Keep your head up!!!!! There is a solution for every single problem!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2010-11-30 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Should a beneficiary arrested once in US but no conviction expect delays?	; it may or may not delay your case. You'll just have to wait til your NOA2 Though, take your documents (true Certified Copy with a Courthouse Seal and dated / signed by the Court Adminstrator) to your interview just in case. Don't bring things up until they ask for it, and if they ask for it, you have the documents and show/explain them what happened. Though, while filing, doesn't a question popped up saying "have you ever been arrested, blabla"?! Good luck!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-09-08 21:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	how do I get my to be 24 year old daugter to the usa	"find yourself an American guy and file for I-129f" .... Holy cr*p! 1. So she'll force herself to find an American man (they are different than from her own culture, not necessarily in a bad way) and try to fall in love with this guy... 2. Because main reason is: going to the US because family is here, daughter has nobody over there, mom in US 3. LOVE isn't main reason, family is 4. If I were the man she is USING, I would feel... used! 5. All of the above- even when finding an American guy, intention is moving, for family, not for love!!!! Personally, I think that's wrong! Try other options (school/work) first, instead of throwing yourself into American arms... Edited by Channah&Aaron, 18 February 2012 - 11:59 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2012-02-18 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this going to be a problem at the interview???	It sure can become a red flag!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2012-02-27 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Petition returned to USCIS	; best of luck and i hope things will work out for the two of you!!	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-10-12 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Same sex couple K1 or lesbian wedding?	; You can get married in the US -same sex- like New York, but fact is, unfortunately, you CANNOT get your AOS approved based on same sex marriage	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-08-27 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do after NOA2 arrival...	; thank you so much for the information. So, as soon as the Embassy received our petition (after calling DOS), we can send the forms right, even though we haven't received our package 3 yet?! Just making sure =) I am on the phone, calling NVC right now (waiting for 5 min, grrrr).. hopefully they have received AND sent my petition to Amsterdam.. it has only been a week since we received our NOA2, but you never know	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-06 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do after NOA2 arrival...	; thank you so much for the information. So, as soon as the Embassy received our petition (after calling DOS), we can send the forms right, even though we haven't received our package 3 yet?! Just making sure =) I am on the phone, calling NVC right now (waiting for 5 min, grrrr).. hopefully they have received AND sent my petition to Amsterdam.. it has only been a week since we received our NOA2, but you never know	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-06 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do after NOA2 arrival...	; ONE QUESTION THOUGH!!! Ok, Aaron and I received our NOA2 almost a week ago & we already organized all our proof and forms. Can we send the forms to US Consulate in Amsterdam as soon as they received our petition from NVC? (it takes a week to get to Amsterdam after we send it), or do we really have to wait until we receive our Package 3, even though we already have downloaded the forms from the internet? Your answer would be very appreciated! Edited by Channah&Aaron, 06 June 2011 - 05:16 PM.	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-06 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What to do after NOA2 arrival...	; start calling 7 days after receiving NOA2... =)	Channah&Aaron	Female	Netherlands	2011-06-06 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K-1 VISA, Administrative procedures	My husband waited about a week in processing..unfortunately there is not set timeline, but hopefully he gets that call quickly! Good luck	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2011-07-15 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Countdown to Interview	Good luck! My last minute advice would be just to make sure your fiance is just as confident and relaxed as he can be during the interview...they do watch body language a lot. One thing my husband said was that they kept asking the same questions over and over and over again, luckily he was calm and confident in his answers because he got his visa. Casa is a tough consulate, but as long as you are prepared it should be fine. Good luck with your inteview! Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2012-04-16 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Casablanca-How fast/slow are they to schedule interviews?	Hi, When my husband had his interview, it took about 3 weeks before the embassy scheduled it from when it was forwarded to the embassy. I would say if he doesn't receive something soon you can email them and ask if he has been scheduled. They may just be delayed from the holidays, however, Morocco is definitely not know for having a very reliable mail system so there is always the chance his packet is missing. Good luck with your interview. Jackie	bahisgirl	Female	Morocco	2013-01-09 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit of Support	If your income is enough, no need for savings or even listing any you have. If your income is not enough, you need x5 in assets for what you are short- so if your income is $1000 short, you'd need $5000 in assets. The assets need to be easily liquidated within one year without undue hardship. So savings or stocks are good, a primary home not, a 501 probably not. Ok, so as long as I'm above the $18K for a 2 family household we shouldn't have any problems?	IrishStar	Female	Ireland	2012-07-14 20:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit of Support	For a family of 2, the amount is $18,912. They do not look at your debt. You can view the poverty guidelines here Thanks. That's good because I went to college, lol. Would they count 401K as savings? And does anyone know what a "healthy" or acceptable savings is considered for the financial requirements?	IrishStar	Female	Ireland	2012-07-12 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Affidavit of Support	Can anyone clarify if the $18,000 for a family of two is the income I need to show I am financially stable or the poverty line? Also, do they look at your debt/loans? Thanks :-)	IrishStar	Female	Ireland	2012-07-12 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Listing	You can edit that info at embassy stage when you have to submit the affidavit of support if you still have the job by then. Thank you. :-)	IrishStar	Female	Ireland	2012-07-14 21:52:00