Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Blacking out account numbers in evidence?	I didn't blank out financial information, but I did blank out parts of emails which were personal and/or not relevant when we applied for our AOS. It was not queried at all, so I guess it's pretty usual for people to share only the pertinant information.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-05-13 10:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometrics in Boston	Good job, Kez! We have to remember to file my lifting stuff this month. I forget about it for a while and then I remember and get all paranoid.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2007-10-02 14:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is IR-1/CR-1?	If you're trying to update your profile and/or timeline, there isn't a slot for you! I adjusted from being a tourist too, and one of my main gripes with the timelines feature here is that I can't accurately represnet the process I went through. Welcome to VJ!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Unique Situation?	A student visa may be an option for her, in that case. It would also be possible for you to marry and her to adjust status from that, once her divorce is final - with the caveat that she must fulfill the student visa requirements whilst she is in F1 status. (ie. she can't use a student visa to "get round" the fiance visa unless she actually studies!!) Good luck!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-06 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Advice needed	Sadly, there is no way to have your cake and eat it in this case! K3 if you're insistent on marrying before you come, otherwise is it so bad to marry in the US and have the religious ceremony after the event? AP doesn't take that long to process. Good luck, don't lie to POE officers	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-06 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	filipina from bacalod caught doing lewd cam show	Oh JEEZ people! I can't believe that you don't know that a man needs release whilst a woman is scamming him into getting a visa to the US. And after all, it's perfectly natural for a man to look at nekkid boobies, but only a ####### would show them. I can't believe you people are so damn PROGRESSIVE and think that there's anything wrong with this!! [/sarcasm]	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-12 11:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Marry Now or Marry Later?	Planning to come in on a visitor visa and marry is also commiting visa fraud, if you intend for your wife to them stay and adjust status. So you're down to a choice of K1 or K3, and Becca has given you good info about the processing times for each. Good luck with whichever route you take!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-18 18:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Waiting for the K-1 use a tourist visa?	Did he not say that she HAS a tourist visa already? The risk you take is that she will be denied at POE because of the K1 being in process. If you can afford for her not to be working, then yes she can attempt entry on her B2, stick out the waiting process (as long as it doesn't go on forever!) and return to Hong Kong for her interview. When the K1 is approved, she can get her passport and visa back, and come out to join you for good. Great in theory, a bummer if she's turned away at POE. As far as the work situation, I guess she'd be looking at an L visa rather than a H1-B (sounds more like an intercompany transfer from what you've said). I don't know whether she would be granted that seeings as the K1 is going through already. It's certainly something to check out pretty carefully. Good luck!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-26 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Need EAD to apply for jobs?	Absolutely! If she can find an employer who is willing to wait on the EAD (and SSN, potentially) then that's great! She should be wary of anyone who asks her to start working and then "they'll make her legit once she gets the papers" though - that would not bode well to me. Happy jobhunting!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Helpful or Harmful for K1	There is no K-1 pending. I think the B app is going to be a waste of a hundred bucks, but you can't get one if you don't ask. You're right, and I was trying to make the point without saying it (dumb of me, I know ) that if they were going to apply for a B2, they should do it before the K1. I still think the chances of getting a B2 are negligible though.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Helpful or Harmful for K1	If he has a K1 pending, he stands no chance of getting a B2. In order to obtain a B2 one has to have proof of significant ties to the home country, not an intention to immigrate. I think that option is going to be out. Also, the denial on the VWP would have been due to his entry and exit patterns - like the fact that he stayed for three months and then exited to try and return within a relatively short period of time. Even if he DOES manage to get a B2 (which I consider improbable), that's no guarantee that the POE won't do exactly what they did with the VWP - turn him round and send him home. Particularly once a K1 is in processing. Good luck. Many people travel to the US with K1 applications pending, I did. There is undoubtedly the situation with substantiating non immigrant intent, which is why I asked my question. Travelling with a K1 in process is one thing, trying to get a tourist visa with a K1 pending is going to be bordering on the impossible. B2's are hard enough to get from VWP countries at the best of times, and with the K1 showing CLEAR immigrant intent I can't see a single good reason for a B2 to be granted - and I don't know what change in circumstances could get around that. Having been turned away on the VWP already and the K1 also in the pipeline I would think that another trip to the US would result in a lot of flying and no entry. Of course, I could be wrong. If the OP has the money to burn trying it, then it's entirely their call.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Helpful or Harmful for K1	If he has a K1 pending, he stands no chance of getting a B2. In order to obtain a B2 one has to have proof of significant ties to the home country, not an intention to immigrate. I think that option is going to be out. Also, the denial on the VWP would have been due to his entry and exit patterns - like the fact that he stayed for three months and then exited to try and return within a relatively short period of time. Even if he DOES manage to get a B2 (which I consider improbable), that's no guarantee that the POE won't do exactly what they did with the VWP - turn him round and send him home. Particularly once a K1 is in processing. Good luck.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age difference a problem for K-1 Approval	That makes sense, I hadn't thought about it like that. I was thinking more along the lines of intent to marry - making sure that once they have the K1 they don't enter the country and then "vanish". Thank you for clarifying that, Yodrak.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-01 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age difference a problem for K-1 Approval	I wondered if whether being married already would present a better picture to the consulate. It was just a thought; I don't know much about consulate processing, having done all my paperwork stateside.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 16:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Age difference a problem for K-1 Approval	Is there any chance of you marrying and filing for K3 instead? Or even any option for both of you to live in a third country and file from there to avoid Casablanca?	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-02-28 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	No right at all	Please do not feed the trolls.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-05 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Previous permanent resident, will this be a problem?	You may find they'll allow you to keep your old GC, but I would agree with Flipside - consult an experienced attorney. Good luck!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-04 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	employment	I believe that the rules have changed recently about tax returns, but it may be wise to have three available. Just because your fiance has not owned the business that long doesn't mean he doesn't have 3 years of tax returns - one from his own business and two from his previous employer. Don't panic!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can the sponser visit the fiance's country?	And assuming that CBP of the country they're visiting let them in As we know, there's no such thing as a guaranteed entry - anywhere!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 22:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Medical Problems	I had issues with self-harm due to situational depression which ultimately ended up with me in the hospital having OD'd. Since that time I have been medication-free and have not self-harmed again. Because of that, I did not mention it on my immigration paperwork and I was approved fine. Congrats on getting over it Edited by clmarsh, 06 March 2006 - 07:07 AM.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Bah, this waiting stinks	Patience is the key - the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly! Feel better soon	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 22:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	They kept my fiancees packet!!!	Don't give your originals away for love nor money if they don't ask for them specifically. They're far too valuable to leave in the hands of USCIS In all seriousness, you may get them back at the AOS interview if you get a nice officer who will copy them for their records. If not, then you will have to resign yourself to replacing them, which will be a costly and time-consuming process Edited by clmarsh, 06 March 2006 - 10:44 PM.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 22:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Engaged and Entering US on P1 work visa	As I said earlier, from what it looks like it would be much the same as adjusting from a B2, or F1 - that is to say, you can do it if there was no preconceived intent. Since there IS preconceived intent, there's nothing to stop them marrying and filing for K3 (CR1 is not an option through London unless the US spouse has LTR and has lived there for a period of 2 years, I am informed). I agree that they should not need an attorney if the route they choose is K3, but if they wish to question our judgment based on the information available a consultation is the only way to go. Most reputable attorneys do offer an free one-off consultation, I believe.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Engaged and Entering US on P1 work visa	(ii) Evidence required to accompany a petition for a P nonimmigrant. Petitions for P nonimmigrant aliens shall be accompanied by the following: (A) The evidence specified in the specific section of this part for the classification; (B ) Copies of any written contracts between the petitioner and the alien beneficiary or, if there is no written contract, a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the alien(s) will be employed; (C ) An explanation of the nature of the events or activities, the beginning and ending dates for the events or activities, and a copy of any itinerary for the events or activities; and (D) A written consultation from a labor organization. (iii) Form of documentation. The evidence submitted with a P petition should conform to the following: (A) Affidavits, contracts, awards, and similar documentation must reflect the nature of the alien's achievement and be executed by an officer or responsible person employed by the institution, establishment, or organization where the work was performed. (B ) Affidavits written by present or former employers or recognized experts certifying to the recognition and extraordinary ability, or, in the case of a motion picture or television production, the extraordinary achievement of the alien, which shall specifically describe the alien's recognition and ability or achievement in factual terms. The affidavit must also set forth the expertise of the affiant and the manner in which the affiant acquired such information. (C ) A legible copy of a document in support of the petition may be submitted in lieu of the original. However, the original document shall be submitted if requested by the Director. http://uscis.gov/lpB...lb-8cfrsec2142p Would anyone really go through all that to circumvent the K1 process?! I think I was pretty explicit in what I would see their options to be assuming they wish to marry in the US, the only other alternative is to consult an immigration attorney - advisable in any case as a P1 is not a common visa to this site and to be honest, we're all offering "best guess" solutions Edited by clmarsh, 07 March 2006 - 11:11 PM.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Engaged and Entering US on P1 work visa	http://uscis.gov/gra...vices/visas.htm P1 is an entertainers/athletes visa. http://uscis.gov/lpB...slb-act101a15pi By the looks of things, one would have to show considerable non-immigrant intent in order to get one, as well as evidence that they were attending a specific event. From the provisions shown, it looks like it would be a more intensive visa to get than a K1, so it's definitely not one to seek for the purpose of avoiding the K1 procedure! That being said, it is very firmly a NON-immigrant visa. From the impression I get from the USCIS website, it would appear to be much like adjusting from B2, or the VWP - allowed as long as that was not the initial intention upon entry. This website states that you can do AOS from a P1: http://faq.visapro.c...sa-FAQ6.asp#Q16 ejmac, my guess would be that because your fiance is not in the US at the moment and you intend to get married, you would have trouble justifying it as "spontaneous and unplanned" in an AOS interview. (It would also be immigration fraud if he entered on his P1 with the sole intent of marrying and adjusting status, not advisable!) One way to do what you're looking to would be to marry and file for K3 (or CR1 via DCF, if London will allow it) whilst your other half is still in the US on his P1, thus minimising the waiting time. You would have to ensure that whatever business your other half has (you didn't say if he's an athlete or performer) would be concluded by the likely time of interview in the UK. Hope that helps! (PS: I also found it a little scary that I knew what a P1 was before I looked up the links. Think I could have a possible career as an attorney, if I get my butt back to school?! ) Edited by clmarsh, 07 March 2006 - 10:30 PM.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How Can I Type And Print these PDF Forms For Embassy?	You need the fillable forms, for one. I'm not sure, but the full version of Adobe Acrobat (as opposed to just the reader) may let you type on it regardless. You can't save the filled in one either if you're only using AA reader, so print enough copies that you have one spare. Hope that helps, dear. I recommend using the search engine "Google" (http://www.google.com) to find solutions too. It works, y'know!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	HOORAY! That's great news I am so pleased that you managed to have a respectful conversation about it - confrontation is always hardest with the person you love.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	It will affect their life together tough, and maybe it's wisest to think of all the implications BEFORE you marry someone. You may not care about other peoples landmines, Porsche, but some of us do.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 23:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	You are so very welcome, hon. You need to find out specifically about your state and what, if anything, they can withhold from you. If you are happy with your fiances position, that's all we need to know. The fact that he takes care of his kids shows that he cares for them, and I think it's important for him to find a way to support his kids financially that he is happy with so that his ex doesn't get the money if she's going to spend it on other things. (A court may be able to determine how the money gets paid; maybe he could purchase items to a certain value such as school clothes instead of giving cash?) He may not be happy or comfortable talking to you about this, but it is something which will have an affect on your joint finances so you have a right to insist. My selling point would be that if he doesn't tell you, you can't help him find a solution As for bank accounts, my feeling is that regardless of how financially secure and open your marriage is, you should always have a personal bank account. It allows you the freedom to buy a new pair of shoes from time to time, or to have your hair cut without your spouse saying "HOW much did you spend?!" - as long as you're reasonable and contribute to the bills as you've agreed to! In your case, I strongly recommend a personal account. You seem sensible, and prepared to deal with what's in front of you in a logical manner. He needs to be talking to you about it, because it will impact on you too, and hopefully between you you can come up with an answer which makes you feel secure in him and allows him to fulfill his obligations. Christina	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	Thanks (My ex actually wanted custody of his kids, because their mother uses crack. I didn't have a problem with that. I did have a problem with the non-payment of CS due to unemployment when he hadn't even tried to look for a job, and with the amount of pot he smoked, and later on with his general attitude... My ex was a good guy, just a little misguided at times. But then I met my hubby and everything was right with the world again )	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 08:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	Just thought I should clarify - my ex did not (and never will!) owe me child support! He owed his ex prior to me, and I was concerned that they would be able to claim it from me. Well, partly that and partly I didn't want to be stuck in VA whilst he was in the slammer.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	Oh man, I was hoping it wasn't you and I've just checked your back posts and damn if it is. You say that your fiance hasn't worked since May 2005 and that you have been supporting him financially. That would explain why he hasn't been paying his child support (although I would suspect that it had been going on a while longer then that for him to have been in court several times). I can't find anything which says that NY will garnish YOUR wages for HIS child support, but if he is not claiming income on his tax return your income could possibly be deemed "household" and it could happen that you wind up paying his child support. They could also put a lien on any real estate you own together (now, or down the line), suspend his driver's licence, take away his passport.... It could make your life together difficult for a long time. Good luck in sorting this one out, Brenda.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	If it were me, I would not put that ring on my finger until I knew: 1) How much child support he owes 2) Why he hasn't been paying it (And that's a biggie - listen carefully to the answer!) 3) Does he ever intend to pay it? 4) Where does he stand legally right now? (The last thing you want is for him to be locked in prison whilst you are unable to work, worst case scenario) 5) What the state law is about the courts being able to garnish YOUR wages for his child support If he wouldn't talk to me about those things then there is no way that I would be marrying him, personally. You have to decide what level of honesty you're willing to accept, and also consider if you are willing to take financial responsibility for both him by the sounds of things and possibly his children from another relationship. I think you have some hard questions to ask, but it's your call. If the answers are acceptable to you and you feel confident in this man, marry him. If you don't, then don't.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	It worried me about my ex, and he wasn't paying because his business went bust. I would be concerned on a personal level, because what does that say about him as a person if he's not even prepared to financially support his own flesh and blood? Would he support you, regardless? You don't have to answer us, Brenda; it's just some food for thought for you.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MY USC FIANCEE HAS CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS	My ex was given a suspended sentence for owing $1800 in child support and given 30 days to start paying or he would be locked up, so it can be a big deal. If you're worried from a financial standpoint, get him to make an appointment for a free consultation with a lawyer.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-06 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Over With	It's a long, cold wait outside at London! I was lucky that at least it wasn't raining Congrats!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-07 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE does it have to be at an airport?	That would be awesome!! Perhaps it would be worth speaking to the cruiseline, explaining your situation and asking if they've any experience with this kinda thing. You'd be amazed at what they know!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-09 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE does it have to be at an airport?	And as I said, Yodrak, it may be wise to know what you should expect from a K1 entry in the (probably unlikely) event that the officers are not! Having worked on a ship which carried passengers and crew (naturally!), I've done that side of immigration. Just wanted to make sure that the OP didn't find their brown envelope still in their possession or anything else which could cause problems	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 23:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	POE does it have to be at an airport?	The immigration officials may not necessarily be familiar with K1 procedure, however! Crew are required to have C1/D's, from which you can't spend any time in the US except whilst the ship is docked (and they check your I-90 every time you get off the ship) or getting to and from the ship (ie. sign-on and sign-off). Does, of course, depend on which sea port you're talking about, but you might have to be doubly careful about making sure you get your I-94 back and that they take the brown packet, etc. if they're not used to dealing with K1.	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 18:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 - buying the plane ticket?	Sounds like everything is good to go, but all they have to do is ask her to return in a couple of days with additional evidence of something and your flight will have to be changed - possibly winding up costing you as much as you're saving by buying the cheaper ticket if you're really unlucky. It's generally not recommended to purchase the ticket before you have the visa in hand, or at least approved and on its way, but at the end of the day it's your call!	ChristinaM	Female	England	2006-03-08 17:57:00