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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form questions
1) It is talking about the current petition. If someone were providing support as a Co-Sponsor, they man not have filed a petition before.

2) Question 11 has more to do with other types of NON-Immigrant visas like student, business, or visitors visa, in those cases the sponsor can stipulate how much and for how long they are going to provide support. This is not the case for K-Visas, question 11 does not apply because of the immigrant intent nature of the K-Visa, I did not check anything and noted (N/A K-1 immigrant process)

3) Medical profession.

The example form is very useful for understanding how the form is filled out.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 15:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3
QUOTE (ambymarie @ Apr 3 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The problem is, my tax transcripts for the last 3 years are less than stellar due to the fact that I was a student. However, I've been a nurse for past year and a half and last year I made about 32K which I believe is enough. I'm wondering if I could just send a copy of this last W2, statement from a bank officer, and about 2 months of pay stubs...do you think that will be enough..I'm just overly worried about this I think! Also, can I d/l this form online so I can start working on it before I send it to him as to put with the rest of packet 3?
I would provide the past 3 years transcripts, they will see that you made more than enough last year, and a letter from employer and recent pay stubs will convince them that this will continue.

They are concerned with current and future income.

Edited by YuAndDan, 03 April 2008 - 03:08 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPacket 3
Time to start a timeline: timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=47360

You will need to send I-134 along with supporting evidence.

One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% or (100% for military) of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

you may want to read London's page on this.

QUOTE
To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attached two or more of the following items to the affidavit.
  • notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;
  • a statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;
  • a statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened and the present balance;
  • any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.
http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html

NOTE IRS returns no longer need to be notarized, and transcripts can be used in place of the returns. So acording to London you can provide I-134 and TWO of the items in the list, so how about IRS return data, and employer letter, and to add one more thing a few recent pay stubs can be considered as "Any Other Evidence"

Edited by YuAndDan, 03 April 2008 - 02:43 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 14:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit in US
YES it is asked ALL the time. So much so that it is in the FAQs.

FAQ: 4.6)...Can my fiance(e) come to the US to visit me once the visa process is started?

http://www.visajourn...cation.html#4.6
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 07:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you self employed? Employment Letter? I-134 Question
You use tax transcripts in place of (1040/W2/1099)

From Manila:
QUOTE
Form I-134 Affidavit of Support: The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs), applicants with special immigrant status, and follow-to-join derivative family members of employment-based (E) applicants. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Faxed copies of the ITR are acceptable
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3217.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-04 16:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfrom uscis to nvc
QUOTE (Liam and Sam @ Apr 3 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Apr 3 2008, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
biggrin.gif Congrats on your approval biggrin.gif
You would want to contact the NVC on Tuesdays that is when updates occur.


Just curious - how did you find out it was Tuesdays?? I called this morning to get an udpate and they said the standard 2-4 weeks line and that it wasn't there yet.. I won't stress over calling them everyday if it's truly a Tuesday deal. smile.gif
Correct, Tuesday was the day that NVC tended to send petitions on to the consulates. I only called them once a week.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfrom uscis to nvc
You have to wait a week or so and call NVC.

NVC tends to take 2-4 weeks to process K-Visa petitions then send them on to the consulate.

About GUZ: (Guangzhou)

After NVC sends out the petition, it takes a few days to transit to China, at that point it will take a month or so to clear customs, and then sit in a warehouse until the consulate is ready to "receive" the case file. (3-4 MONTHS) NVC -- GUZ so dont even bother asking about case status for at least 3 months after it leave NVC, the consulate and DOS will tell you that they have not received the case file.

After GUZ receives the case, they send out Packet 3, and after they receive back Packet 3 (OF-169, and DS-230 Part 1) it takes about a month or so for GUZ to schedule an interview and send out Packet 4, interview tends to be set 3-4 weeks after packet 4 is mailed out.

While waiting all that time, you may want to join and use "A Candle for Love" to prepare for the interview at that consulate.

http://candleforlove.com
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the AOS need to be lodged in the 90 days?
FAQ:

6.1)...How soon after we get married should we apply for Adjustment of Status?

http://www.visajourn...sa-aos.html#6.1

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YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureschecklist for the AOS
guides6ly.gif http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3aos

Also you will want to file I-765 for EAD along with AOS, there is no fee for this when included with AOS filing.

Again read the guide.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1k3ead
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrite the check to USCIS
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 5 2008, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Steve and Amara @ Apr 5 2008, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we are just about to sign the $445.00 personal check that we are sending in with our I-129F petition.
Do we make the check payable to "United States Center Immigration Services (USCIS)". We are filing at the californian branch.

cheers

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The fee is $455. See here

Good luck! good.gif
Good catch! A better link: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 17:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrite the check to USCIS
How about reading the instructions for form I-129F?

Page 5 of the directions say:
Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrite the check to USCIS
More in the duplicate post. http://www.visajourn...howtopic=120241

Note FEE is $455 NOT $445
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrite the check to USCIS
Duplicate post

How about reading the instructions for form I-129F?

Page 5 of the directions say:
Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAOS!
FAQ: 6.1)...How soon after we get married should we apply for Adjustment of Status?

http://www.visajourn...sa-aos.html#6.1

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YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-05 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresds-156 question 4
Current name should be fine.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA question on I-639A
So whats your question?

The FAQ spells out exactly what to do, you get foreign vaccination record transfered to a supplement by a US Civil Surgeon and include the supplement with your AOS application.

NOTE: when contacting C.S. to do this, you need to INSIST on just a supplement, many doctors will try to get you to do a full medical exam again, this is not needed for K-Visa holders, bring the I-485 directions to the doctor if you have to.

https://egov.uscis.g...office_type=CIV
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOut of country marriage
Getting married while K-1 is being processed will void the K-1 process, and you will be starting all over again, this time by filing an I-130 for a spousal visa, and perhaps another I-129F for get a K-3 visa started.

Note, adjusting status from another visa type would be hazardous due to your K-1 visa filing, you have already established immigrant intent with that filing.

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=47274

Edited by YuAndDan, 07 April 2008 - 11:54 AM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Status for Packet 3 Forms
Only US Citizens employment status is what is of consern to the Embassy, NOT foreign Citizen's employment status.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 12:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestime limit to enter country
K-1 is valid for 6 months after it is issued, you have that long to enter the country. After entry you have 90 days to marry. So you have about 9 months MAX to enter and then marry.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 09:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending Documents
Makes no difference what date you put on them. It can be weeks or months before filing date.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-07 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresupdate my time line
Thanks for keeping timeline updated, good.gif

Click My Assistant above, and select "Edit / Add my Timeline".
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-02 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any K1 visa here that they left USA before AOS?
Example of what happens if you do leave before getting an AP document.

http://www.visajourn...h...=102219&hl=
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFIll I-129F..previous DCF application point 11.
You still answer YES yes.gif , because he filed an I-130 for prior spouse's visa petition directly to the consulate.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I travel outside of my country before going to the USA with my K1 visa??
yes.gif Just not into the USA or it's territories and then back out.

You have up to 6 months after getting the K-1 to enter the USA, during which time you can travel wherever you want except USA and it's territories.

The embassy or consulate tends to Place passport and immigrations packet (Brown envelope) in a larger outer envelope, they DO NOT put passport inside the immigrations packet, doing so will make in impossible to travel, you need the passport in order to board an international flight. It is OK to open the larger envelope and retrieve passport and the immigrations packet envelope.

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=47678

Edited by YuAndDan, 08 April 2008 - 02:09 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 14:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment status
QUOTE (tapiaaa @ Apr 8 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys... but I guess what I was really wondering is can I do this without another sponsor. Since I will have no tax returns for 2007 to show the consulate with the I-134 form and only a few months of current employment, will that be enough?
Most consulates will want to see past year's return even if it was for very little, you can file a ZERO return for 2007, and provide an employer letter and many recent pay stubs showing current income is enough to satisfy the requirements of support.

Please fill in profile details, knowing which country you are dealing with helps members tell you what to expect, consulates in different countries behave differently with respect to affidavit of support.

Details: http://www.visajourn...h...rCP&CODE=01
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment status
QUOTE (tapiaaa @ Apr 8 2008, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 8 2008, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are NO employment requirements to file an I-129F petition for a K-Visa.

This comes much later when you need to show support to the consulate, when your fiancee interviews for the visa, only at that time will you have to show that you can provide support for the prospective immigrant.


I understand, but will my lack of "income" for the previuos year (2007) be a detriment to my case?
no0pb.gif NO. USCIS does not look at the petitioner's employment history when adjudicating an I-129F
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment status
There are NO employment requirements to file an I-129F petition for a K-Visa.

This comes much later when you need to show support to the consulate, when your fiancee interviews for the visa, only at that time will you have to show that you can provide support for the prospective immigrant.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about fiancee from Ukraine
You may want to post this in the regional forum either "Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)" OR Russia forum

http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=100
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-09 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel within US
Domestic travel within the USA is not a problem, immigrations status is checked only at the POE.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-08 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureselectronic form filing question
The online form will generate a printable form, you print that form and bring it to the embassy for interview, the online system does not keep any information.

The online form generates a unique scanable barcode on page 3 that contains all the data entered on pages 1 and 2.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-10 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 what to say
"Parent of US fiancee"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-10 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYet another I-134 question
London indicates just I-134, and two forms of supporting evidence needed, so I would use past 3 years transcripts, this will show consistant income, and a letter from the bank.

One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% or (100% for military) of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

you may want to read London's page on this.

QUOTE
To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attached two or more of the following items to the affidavit.
  • notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;
  • a statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;
  • a statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened and the present balance;
  • any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.
http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html

NOTE IRS returns no longer need to be notarized, and transcripts can be used in place of the returns. So acording to London you can provide I-134 and TWO of the items in the list, so how about IRS return data, and employer letter, and to add one more thing a few recent pay stubs can be considered as "Any Other Evidence"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-10 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures134 and 156 children question
DS-230 has a place to list children accompanying now and later (21a and 21b)

Also you don't count them on form I-134 either, because you are not supporting them in the USA.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-10 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-2 visa
Proof that son is allowed to immigrate, but a copy of father's passport is not needed.

Letter giving permission, or court record of father giving up custody.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-11 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of how we met
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Apr 11 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No letter of how you met is required... just put the facts... short, sweet and accurate is all that is required.
Yep, what I wrote fit nicely in the box provided on form I-129F.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-11 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Address
No no0pb.gif as long as you addressed it to:

USCIS
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

You should be fine, they will open the package and see that it is an I-129F and process it accordingly.

NOTE: you wont get any Email notifications until after you get NOA1 letter in the mail, and then sign up for notifications on USCIS.gov and enter the receipt number that is on the NOA1.

Edited by YuAndDan, 11 April 2008 - 03:08 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-11 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question
Yes, you can correct that on the I-134
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-12 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner Change Of Address After Packet 3 Sent
No need to inform anyone of US Citizen's address change.

Beneficiary will be indicating the new address on the DS-156, etc, and even after that, if US address were to change, beneficiary can just indicate new address on the I-94 card filled out and given to the officer at the POE.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-12 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for K-1 visa from out of the country
A few suggestions.

Have you considered just marrying and then filing an I-130 directly to the consulate there? It is quicker, and has the big benefit of a true immigrant visa NO adjustment of status like a K-1.

DCF requires that you have been living in the foreign country for 6 months or longer, and evidence that you have not given up domicile in the USA.

Yes a letter from an employer will help you when you do get to the point of providing an affidavit of support.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-12 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExtending I-129F petition before expiration date
This is a normal thing with many consulates, they will automatically extend it for you.

EX: China NEVER interviews for K-1 before the expiration of the NOA2 letter, they extend them all.

If you feel concerned about this you can always send the consulate the extension request letter that is in VJ example forms.

http://www.visajourn...nd-approval.doc
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-12 14:09:00