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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Package Layout

By the way, I've got 99 acco fasteners I have no use for. Anyone interested?

I'm interested! Too bad it would cost more to send them to California than what they actually cost. :blink:


No kidding, huh? :)

I was so stressed and hurried by the time I was getting ready to mail the packet, that I didn't rip up the check I had bled on (just a wee bit, nothing major) and write a new one. I had called my bank to get a copy of it and just opened it yesterday. You could actually see the stain on the photocopy of the check!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-03-25 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Package Layout
Basically, the info I found at the link Yodrak gave was excellent and I followed almost all of it.

I punched the holes in the top too far apart and almost maimed myself trying to fit the Acco fastener into the holes. After cutting myself and bleeding on the check for the fee, I gave up and sent it in without a fastener and clipped the pages together with two binder clips. No problems getting approved.

By the way, I've got 99 acco fasteners I have no use for. Anyone interested?
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-03-24 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone less petition in front of yours
You need to change your nickname, soon2bemarried! :) Congratulations!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-04-13 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslating documents into English
You don't need her documents until the interview, and that depends on the consulate. I know that in Mexico, they say that the birth certificate needs to be translated if it'd in a llanguage other than Spanish or English.

What documents are you talking about?
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-04-15 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is Goodbye.....
Sorry to hear this...I hope that you're comforted by the fact that you at least did all you could (including going to her country) to see if you could salvage the relationship.

Best of luck, and be kind to yourself.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-03-19 18:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a: I was illegally employed overseas!
The only problem I could see would be the fact that he worked illegally in the States.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-04-21 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if we can't meet financial requirements?
First off, get your GED!

And start looking around for the agencies and organizations that provide job training for low-income people (I hope you live in a city, rather than a rural area). They often have job skills programs that can funnel you right into an entry level job, and you'll definitely be making more than minimum wage.

I always tell my students (single moms on public assistance) that they're better off spending an extra year on welfare and getting the skills and training they need to make a living wage than stop collecting and end up in a fast food joint making the min wage for the rest of their lives.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-18 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa New Fees
Sorry, devilette...I just saw the post that you quoted when you asked what extra trouble it would be, and in that quote he only said the CR1, not the K3, so that's what I assumed you were talking about.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-30 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa New Fees
It's much more paperwork and much more waiting....although devilette, I see from your timeline that you've already gone through the paperwork and wait of AOS.

CR1s enter with the GC already and are already work authorized, so no AOS for them. But of course, there's a much longer wait in the beneficiary's home country.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-30 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa New Fees
I'm hoping to file for AOS before the fees go up...it'll be tight though.

Can you just IMAGINE what this will do to the process as they are inundated with all of us trying to get things in before D-day????????????
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-30 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfederacy of the Dunces
Sorry about the frustration...but I do have to say that I couldn't help but admire your tabs. If only I could be as organized...but I just got frustrated and stuck everything together with a binder tab.

Are you sure that entry doesn't warrant a passport stamp? I've got stamps from entry into both Mexico and the US. Or perhaps you mean by land?

Good luck!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-28 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs our I-129F package too big?
We've been together for almost seven years, lived together for five (although he told the woman at the interview it was three, despite that info being on the G325A in black and white), and it was surprising how little evidence of an ongoing relationship we had compiled. Most of the photos in our album were from over five years ago, with only one or two from more recently, and the agent had no problem with that.

Actually, the bulk of our pictures were from the first few months of our relationship. After a while, the novelty of taking pictures just wears off!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-07-16 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you package up your I-129F Application for mailing?
I think the thing that bulked up my petition was the copy of my ENTIRE passport! Otherwise, it was a pretty slim (attractive, if I may say so) package.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-08-16 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswanting to get married but how and where?
What a welcome wagon to Visa Journey!!!

I wonder if the OP has sufficiently been scared away by the back and forth snipes!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-08-17 18:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswanting to get married but how and where?
Welcome to the forum, Tokori!

As others have indicated, your plans to marry are no problem, but you might find yourself adjusting your travel plans to make sure that all bases are covered.

Others have answered your question much better and more completely than I can, I just feel bad that you joined yesterday and in your quest for information have been victim of the endless back and forth that seems to happen around here often.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-08-17 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLength of relationship a problem?
Mags: I see her saying that they decided to marry in the US made you think that they might no longer be fiance/e, but I read it as: we made the decision to marry in July 2007 and that's why they want to start the K1 process. Not that they decided to marry and then did so.

Just the way I read it, especially because she said fiance. smile.gif
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-08-18 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy visa journey is over right here
Jump off the train, Ramos, jump! smile.gif I would, but this is just too odd for me!

Her screen name is applewow, but her real name is Lola. Hence, her luv's signing off Al and Lola 4eva.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-10-11 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy visa journey is over right here
Just as bizarre as the last one!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-10-11 09:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI want to be with my fiancee
Yes, but only if you file for the K3 after marriage and she continues residing in Canada until her interview date.

I'd check out the guides and descriptions of the different visa categories. Any way you look at it, there will be a good length of time when she will need to be in Canada, excluding when she comes to visit you.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-05-29 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew here
Also, go over to immigrate2us.net. There are many people filing waivers over there.

From what I understand, you file the I129F then when he goes to his interview in Guatemala, he will be denied and invited to submit a waiver. People have been waiting for at least a year to find out if their waiver will be approved (you have to prove that moving to Guate would be an extreme hardship to you). Of course, there's no guarantee that they'll approve the waiver.

So tack on at least a year after the K1 is approved and he has his interview, and realize that there is no guarantee that he'll be allowed to reenter.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-03-27 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
It's very kind of you to offer your inisght and knowledge. Obviously, you won't need help answering questions about filing the petition, but hopefully you can find some support, camraderie, and shared celebration of the success of each step here!
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-02-22 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorking on a K1 Visa...
Your EAD is your temporary working "visa."

You will not be able to work until that is approved and received.
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2009-04-17 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo, you CANNOT file a I-129F and marry while waiting.
I will probably be tarred and feathered for this one, but so be it.

It seems that people have two motivations for asking this question: a) the wait is just KILLING them and b)they want their fiance's family at the celebration, and this'd be impossible to make happen in the US.

I can totally understand the latter, and this is why we chose to marry in Santa Fe, just the two of us, so the civil ceremony wouldn't be lopsided with all my peeps. And well, Santa Fe is much cooler than Rhode Island. Of course, we both feel terrible about not having something special with the fam and friends, but we're not a normal couple who can plan weddings at their leisure for family members that can travel. We'll survive by doing something special in Cancun for our first anniversary so his family can be there.

It's the former reason I mentioned that gets my knickers all in a twist. I guess I was just different in that I wasn't positively DYING to be with homeboy during the K1 approval process. We even waited longer than necessary to go for his interview to get our ducks all in a row. I guess what I don't understand is why a couple of months wait for the petition to be approved, sent to the consulate, and interview date set is just so terribly long and arduous that people simply must marry before their NOA2. Yeah, the waiting is painful and it is exciting to share these emotions of nervousness, anticipation, and where the heck is my approval with fellow VJers.

But really, the plan is to be with this dude for the next 60 or so years...what's a couple of months apart in the scheme of things?
GabachaYucatecaFemaleMexico2007-07-26 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Before Filing
Sorry for being unclear. Yes, I meant affadavit of support. It's scary getting ready to send it out because that's it, once I send it, it's gone!
I lucked out that the fiance's father had the generosity to actually give me the money for the application and shipping. That was so awesome of him! I'm just waiting on passport photos and we'll be on our way. This feels so surreal.

Thanks again for the outpouring of support, didn't expect that!


<3 Anna
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-01 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Before Filing
Thank you so much! I was nervous about posting because I felt that everyone here was a close-knit community and might feel that I was butting in.

Thanks for your quick responses. I must have misread that I needed the AoS in the original documentation. That's a huge load off my mind.

Thanks again!
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-08-31 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp Before Filing
Quick question:

I'm going to be sending in my k-1 petition on Friday. I just wanted to know if the AoS is included in this original filing or if you do that closer to the date of the interview for my fiance. I'm terrified that I am going to send in this application and they are going to say things are missing or take my payment and say, "too bad, you don't qualify." I'm so nervous about not doing it correctly. :huh:


how much luck have you girls had with getting your S.Os from Jordan here??
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-08-31 09:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOver all cost of fiancee visa
OMG, i didn't know it would cost that much. My future father in law is footing the bill for the application, but I didn't know the AOS was over a grand! #######! its difficult because I'm in school full time too. Ooof.
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-01 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow much evidence is enough?
Before I send in my k-1 application, I wanted to know if there is a certain amount of evidence that is needed. I have plane tickets from two separate visits and i have passport stamps and photographs with dates and locations. Unfortunately I don't have any receipts from restaurants or train tickets because I didn't know I would be in this position. I don't want to wait longer because of it. Should I include emails?
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-01 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance forgot letter of intent in packet
On a similar note, is it okay to just have two of the same letter with one person signing each? I found the example intent letter here and just basically wrote that with our names plugged in. is that okay or does it need to be some lengthy personalized deal?
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-03 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificates?
I'm curious about this too. My fiance went to college for two years in a not very developed part of Pakistan. What if they have no police record of his dorm stay? Is this only going back like 5 years? because then it would be okay. Would a letter from his two universities suffice or mail with his name and address on it suffice instead? Sorry for jumping on your post with more questions!
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-08 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMake two copies of packet
Just to be safe I made multiple copies of each. Things can get lost in the mail and lost at the visa office. Things happen. I'm definately getting insurance on the package. You can never be OVER prepared :P
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-08 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Mailed the I-129F Package Today
Congrats on the first step! I'm hoping to stop procrastinating and send it on thursday!I keep checking and checking and I"m still scared Im' doing it wrong. Gah! Keep us posted!!
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-15 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOnce issued a K1 Visa, How long it will expire?
i didn't realize that we had a whole 6 months! that at least takes some of the immediate pressure off so that he can quit his job appropriately :P that being said, Ali better be on a plane within two weeks of approval or ill kick his butt!
Anna and AliFemaleJordan2010-09-17 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


liu and i, 45/57, are in this process of getting forms ready. my main question right now is i am from the united states andshe is in china. i have read conflicting reports on where to send the forms???? i have been to china in sept 14 to 24 and i am returning 01/03/11 to 01/14/11. we figure we will file after i return home. this way we can makes sure it is all accurate when we are together in january, as well as using january information. so, please. which center in USA should i send info????thanks so much:-)...todd and liu.ps...sorry, K1 visa:-)
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-02 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressorry

liu and i are preparing to file for k1 vis. she is in china i am in usa. i heve known her since late july 2110. i had been planning on going to shanghai to meet a few woman in septemebr, but decided to go all the way to shiyan to meet her and her 13 yo daughter instead:-)we are in yahoo chat every day for a tleast 2 hours. i chat in yahoo with ehr daughter some as well. we have decided to not file k1 until after my next visit to her in early january. we have emails and chat logs to prove ongoing. 2 main questions. should we include all of the emails anbd chats to show just how often we are in touch?and does it mean automatic red flag becasue relationship at that point will be 6 months? will it be in our favor that i am 57 and she is 45 with a 13yo daughter? please help and advise and support:-) thanks so muhc..todd
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-04 10:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone question at a time
thanks wavfarer. do you have a name?:-) the example is of a female form australia. she would be an alien to usa. but do i just put N/a for me,. as i am a citizen here?.thanks again...todd....ps....i see you just filed. do you mind telling me how long you have know each other? thanmk so much...todd
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-05 02:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresone question at a time

on the very bottom of the 325a form it says:
APPLICAT:Print you name and alien registration number in the bos outlined by heavy border below.

I do not think my name needs to be there because i am a usa citizen., i am not an alien to this country. she says she is not sure. she is also not an alien, so, do we put our names and put NONE under alien registration number? of leave it all blank? or write: N/A? help!!!!:-)
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-05 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestime of relationship?

i have known liu since end of july 2010. i feel as if i have known her forever:-)we chat daily for 2 hours in yahoo cam. i speak with her 13 yo daughter the same way.i am going back for 12 days in early january 2011. we plan to file [K1] in early february.we have all of the chats and emails.is it an automatic denial becsause only 6 plus months?i am 57 and chose to not marry, as i never met the "one". now i have:-)it is very hard to be apart from her.

waht are the average time frames for successful 129f and 325a filings?

is it an advantage for us that i am 57 and she 45?

is it a plus for us i want to have her 13 yo daughter[yuxian] here with us?

thank you for all of your help in this and other psots:-):-).....todd
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-05 02:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhich center to file 129F?


thanks so much. i like the idea too of knwoing it will be signe for as opposed to a PO box. thanks so much:-) ps..how do you guys but these cute little characters ro hearst with time lines on it???? i would like to try it too....todd
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-07 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhich center to file 129F?

i am filinf for K1. in the downloaded instructions for where to send it gives eith Dallas, texas or Lewisvilee if express mail. i was going to send it to Lewisville, becase i will send it expresss and certified mail, so someone can sign for it. now my fiance sees something about Vermont Service Center? i live in Rhod ZIsland and Vermont is much closer? but it was not listed on 129f instructions form. help please??????? thanks todd
oceansharkMaleChina2010-11-07 10:18:00