ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to get a RFE for not signing?
Either.

I have seen RFE for signature, or package returned, it is up to the adjudicator handling the petition.
YuAndDanMaleChina2009-02-27 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmail Address for CSC?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 1 2009, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They will know right where it's going. No need to worry. wink.gif
Correct, when the petition gets to NVC, they will send the package to the consulate that has an immigrant visa unit in your country, that has jurisdiction over where your live.

YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-01 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmail Address for CSC?
No email address to USCIS, you can call and ask, but once they have a petition the only way something can be corrected is if they send out an RFE for a correction.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-01 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNYS Marriage license, no birth cert.
Things like birth cert are needed for other things in the USA, having extra copies is recommended, you may want to see if someone back in home country can get one for you.

As for marriage license, I would try using passport as proof of age.
YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-01 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-235A Employment Question
They don't contact employers.
YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLatest version of I-134
http://www.uscis.gov.../form/i-134.pdf

Note over the weekend USCIS removed all links to I-134 and I-864 from the website, for some reason probably website maintanance.

The version above is still acceptable, however it will need to be notarized.
YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused on 2 things
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 2 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the input, Dan. I do realize this. wink.gif

However, deleting people's posts often gets me even more PM's to deal with...
Ok, I know what your mean.

You could "Edit the post and place lines through the incorrect info.

QUOTE (pinky pam @ Mar 2 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
its $131, bcoz i also did this, good luck no0pb.gif
from
parm singh sekhon


YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused on 2 things
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Mar 2 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pinky pam @ Mar 2 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
its $131, bcoz i also did this, good luck
from
parm singh sekhon



Incorrrect.

Use the good advice given in the first two replies. wink.gif

Also, welcome to VJ. It will do you good to read the GUIDES and FAQ here before filing.
Your a mod, you have the power to delete the incorrect post.

YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 14:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 11 on the I-129F.
QUOTE (Binow @ Mar 2 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 2 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You check "YES" and you provide the A# that should be on the first petition's NOA2 letter, unless you withdrew the petition before you got the letter.


And as result we just write withdrew? We never formally withdrew or anything because were told it wasn't necessary because they'd just drop the petition since we did not follow up on it.
In no A#, then simply write "NONE"

YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion 11 on the I-129F.
You check "YES" and you provide the A# that should be on the first petition's NOA2 letter, unless you withdrew the petition before you got the letter.




YuAndDanMaleChina2009-03-02 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential K-1 denial?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Sep 15 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
take a deep breath wink.gif

China is a whole different ballgame than is London. You will hear many horror stories from the higher fraud Consultes.

As long as you meet the criteria of having met in the past two years and all other guidelines along the way you should be fine.

There are couples here who met only weeks before filing. wink.gif
Yep, Guangzhou is dealing with a high visa fraud country, so can be a nightmare. UK is NOT a high visa fraud country, so is much less stringent when it comes to this.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-15 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow long till the appointment?
This is what the timelines are for, select K-1 advanced, filter by country, then sort by interview date.

http://www.visajourn...t...ti&dfile=No
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-28 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe US fiance changed his mind
K-1 is for marriage to the I-129F petitioner, there is no way to stay after the I-94 expires other than marriage to the petitioner.

If not married to the petitioner, overstay will accumulate, and cannot adjust status based on marriage to someone else.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-30 15:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForgot Birth Certificate
WAIT for RFE. Sending anything before an RFE will only get lost and NOT matched up to the pending petition.

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=48745

Edited by YuAndDan, 01 November 2008 - 01:59 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 13:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLOST NOA2 PLEASE HELP !!!!
QUOTE (TiRaMeELDeMBou @ Nov 1 2008, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 1 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TiRaMeELDeMBou @ Nov 1 2008, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a copy of my NOA2 in color does this help in anyway ???
YES, You just saved yourself some $$$ for AOS, a simple photo copy is needed to be attached to AOS, and bring a photo copy to visa interview just in case, but I highly doubt it will be needed at visa interview. If I-129F was not approved you would not be interviewing for a visa.



OK this is good to hear, yet im still a little worried just not as much as i was. i still want the NOA2 but don't want to pay the $340. i thought about calling USCIS and telling them i never received my NOA2 hard copy and requesting them to mail another, any comments on this? i wouldn't have to pay if im telling them its not my fault right ?? so i was calling and the operator kept saying call back from 8am to 6pm, but it doesnt say which time zone they are in, its 2pm in new york, how would i know what time zone they are in ?? i called 1-800-375-5283.
If you have a color photo copy of one, then telling them that you did not receive one is LYING, do not at any time lie to USCIS. If you need to get a replacement one then pay the fee and order another.

USCIS customer SVC is located in the CSC facility (West Coast Time)
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLOST NOA2 PLEASE HELP !!!!
QUOTE (TiRaMeELDeMBou @ Nov 1 2008, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i have a copy of my NOA2 in color does this help in anyway ???
YES, You just saved yourself some $$$ for AOS, a simple photo copy is needed to be attached to AOS, and bring a photo copy to visa interview just in case, but I highly doubt it will be needed at visa interview. If I-129F was not approved you would not be interviewing for a visa.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLOST NOA2 PLEASE HELP !!!!
Firstly the NOA2 letter is not needed for visa interview, it WILL be needed when adjusting status in the USA after marriage.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes the Country of Fiance Make Any Difference?
yes.gif YES

Some consulates are more backlogged that others. Example China tends to have a 5 month time NVC out to Interview.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-30 19:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung K-1 Applicant trying to get everything covered
QUOTE (Browno @ Nov 1 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's a great site YuAndDan, I would never have known there was a notary close to me (I live in *the middle of nowhere*, lol..). We're going to wait til my birthday, which happens to be a monday so my present will be my fiancée taking the nicely prepared package to be posted. This also helps to keep costs down as I'm pretty sure notaries won't be low-cost, and with the exchange rate as it is, a little all of a sudden becomes a lot.
Contact the Notary, here in the states virtually all notaries do the service for FREE.

All they are doing is witnessing a signature, and verifying the ID of the person signing the form.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 16:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung K-1 Applicant trying to get everything covered
QUOTE (Browno @ Nov 1 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YuAndDan: From that website: "Applicants 16 and 17 must present a consent form signed by the parent, individual, agency or institution having legal custody or serving as the legal guardian of the underage party. (birth certificate is also required)", sponsor is in NC so that should apply. The problem I have now is what consent form, and how to have it "notarized"?
More than likely the form is available in NC where marriage license would be applied for, USC could get one and send to you in the UK for your parents to sign, and get notarized.

Find a notary in the UK: http://www.thenotariessociety.org.uk/
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung K-1 Applicant trying to get everything covered
QUOTE (Browno @ Nov 1 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks to you too Colin & Jess, so to verify as with the information on that page, I don't need to send an affidavit with my I-129F pack? That's great... a little less paperwork might mean giving time to some schoolwork huh.gif.

The list also says one passport picture of each, whereas I've read elsewhere that two are required?
One each: http://www.uscis.gov...Photo_flyer.pdf

Note: It is the US citizen who is sending the I-129F into VSC or CSC for the petitioner, not the beneficiary.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYoung K-1 Applicant trying to get everything covered
May want to hold on filing the I-129F until after 18th birthday.
QUOTE
In the United States, all but two states require a couple be age 18 in order to marry without parental consent. Nebraska sets the age at 19 and Mississippi at 21 at the time of this writing (May 2003). A few states will waive this requirement if there is a pregnancy involved, but the couple may still have to have court approval.
http://www.coolnurse...rriage_laws.htm

You need to be legally able to marry in the US citizen's state at the time the I-129F is filed, so you may have to attach parental consent if the laws of the US State of petitioner indicates that to be a requirement.

Worry about the I-134 later, it is needed at the visa interview, NOT when filing the I-129F.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-01 15:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApply for travel visa while filing a K1?
NOT TRUE. Strong ties to home country will need to be demonstrated.

FAQ: http://www.visajourn...cation.html#4.6
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-03 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI134 + I129F Must be a perfect Match on Address?
Address can change on the I-134. What they want is the person who filed the I-129F to also provide the I-134. Petitioner MUST be primary sponsor.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-05 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Cancellation
QUOTE (nowhereman @ Nov 6 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Terminology is important, so let me be sure... was she denied at the interview? Also what is a CIMT? The reason for denial is very important here.

CIMT= Crime Involving Moral Turpitude?

Yep, that could be something like Prostitution.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Cancellation
QUOTE (CherryXS @ Nov 6 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 6 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can not cancel a K-1 after the consulate has denied it, you will need to deal with the reason for denial with USCIS through the appeals process if you get a letter from USCIS.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1____
Y&D--wouldn't IGNORING the letter cause a cancellation by default?

Not if their is a NOTE of Misrepresentation on the case.

QUOTE
Lawyers – Be Careful Here!

Now in many cases where a K-1 has been delayed, refused or denied at a US Consulate, lawyers have advised clients to simply get married and file and I-130. That is not good advice, unless the attorney also advises the petitioner to pay close attention to the K-1 that has been sent back to the Service Center from the consulate.

If a Service Center begins a revocation proceeding for that K-1 petition, a petitioner’s failure to respond will mean that DHS will revoke the approval of the petition. When that happens, the 212(a)(6)(c )(i) that is pending in our beneficiary file, will become hard finding of Misrepresentation, under 9 FAM 40.63 N10.1 (above).

A Rude Surprise at the Second Consular Interview

Our love birds have followed their lawyer’s advice and forgotten about the K-1 petition. A NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) letter comes in the mail and petitioner calls his lawyer. The lawyer says,

“Don’t worry about it. She’s your wife now. The K-1 petition is irrelevant.”

The lovebirds have taken the plunge and married. The petitioner has made another costly visit to the foreign country; bought another round trip airplane ticket, and maybe he has even sprung for a costly wedding ceremony.

An I-130 Petition for his new bride has been filed. And it is approved by the DHS Service Center. What will happen when his new wife appears at the US Consulate for her next interview?

Because the petitioner did not respond to the K-1 revocation notice, the beneficiary has a 212(a)(6)(c )(i) finding on her record. Even if the petition for her is approved, she is permanently barred from entering the US, unless she can obtain a waiver to that ground of inadmissibility.
http://www.ilw.com/a...0323-ellis.shtm
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Cancellation
You can not cancel a K-1 after the consulate has denied it, you will need to deal with the reason for denial with USCIS through the appeals process if you get a letter from USCIS.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1____
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinancial support
They are mostly concerned with present and future income to support the prospective immigrant, past years returns are to give a history of income, employer letter and recent pay-stubs cover the present and future income evidence.

It is NOT "At Least 3 years returns" it is just Past year's return and additional returns are optional, that is 2007 is required, 2006 and 2005 are optional.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I Report a Scam Artist to INS?
Not much you can do, USCIS is concerned only with pending petitions, not ones that MAY get filed.

If you met her on an online site, you can report her to them, and perhaps they will cancel her account.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-05 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill a new gov't have an effect on K-1 processing speed?
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Nov 6 2008, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USICS is funded by our petitions, not our taxes, so it's unlikely to have an effect.

Hey Shaz, this isn't the slowest we've seen VSC darlin. sad.gif
True!

The OP has yet to experience the JOYS of waiting for the Guangzhou Consulate. GUZ has the habit of placing everything into storage for 3 months before they get around to "RECEIVING" the petition, that is package leaves NVC where it will enter a BLACK-HOLE for 3 months, no indication that the consulate has received it, it looks like it is LOST for 3 months.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill a new gov't have an effect on K-1 processing speed?
I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT.

It makes NO difference who is in the White House or Congress, Department of State (NVC Consulate), Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) will remain the same.

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=55864

Edited by YuAndDan, 06 November 2008 - 03:24 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-06 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFederal Poverty Guidelines: Before or After Tax?
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Nov 7 2008, 02:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this is after tax

WRONG no0pb.gif This is GROSS income, it is income BEFORE taxes, LINE 22 on form 1040 http://www.irs.gov/p...0.pdf?portlet=3

How about reading form I-864 BEFORE answering the question????

QUOTE
For purposes of this affidavit, the line for gross (total) income on IRS Forms 1040 and 1040A will be considered when determining income. For persons filing IRS Form 1040 EZ,the line for adjusted gross income will be considered.
http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-864.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-07 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need K-1 visa
K-1 is for entry to the USA and marriage.

Since you are asking this question you have CLEAR INTENT to immigrate to the USA that is what K-1, K-3 and CR-1 visas are for, NOT visitors visas, or VWP.

You can marry, but you may get stopped or hung up at the border and denied future entries if the POE officer sustects immigrations is the intent on future entries after marriage.

Edited by YuAndDan, 10 November 2008 - 01:33 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNotarizing I-134 from foreign country
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 10 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (delaney @ Nov 10 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, first I would like to say thank you to everyone who responds to questions here. My fiance and I would never have been able to get as far as we have without these forums.

We live together in Costa Rica and just received notice that our second packet is waiting for pickup at the embassy.

I need to work on the I-134 and have a few questions.

1. Should I find a US lawyer here in Costa Rica to notarize it, or should I notarize it at the embassy somehow?

2. My earnings here in Costa Rica meet the threshold poverty level for the US, as do my earnings last year that were half in the US and half in Costa Rica. I am afraid that the person who is interviewing us will consider my current earnings "invalid" since they not in the US. What do you all think about this? Should I be worried?

3. Do you have any other tips/suggestions on the I-134? I have no assets whatsoever, but work as a teacher and have years of records of solid earnings, from 2000-2003. From 2004-2006 my earnings were lower than poverty level because I was here in Costa Rica working for less. Like I mentioned above, my 2007 and 2008 earnings are above the poverty level. Any thoughts?


Thanks so much!
Delaney



You can notarize at any Consulate or Embassy. Your current earnings in Costa Rica can only be considered if they will continue in the USA from the same source. If they won't, you'll need a co-sponsor or a job in the USA.
Yes, and also US Domicile comes up sometimes, in order to provide an affidavit of support (I-134 or I-864) for an immigrant, US citizen must have NOT given up US domicile while living in foreign country, and may need to show that living in foreign country was "Temporary"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresin the US with my fiance....
I don't believe the consulate will pay the international rate to mail a package to a US address, they will mail to the resident address listed on the I-129F
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoving fiancee' here on B-2 while awaiting K-1
FAQ: http://www.visajourn...cation.html#4.6 4.6)...Can my fiance(e) come to the US to visit me once the visa process is started?

PITFALL: the POE CAN deny entry. Having a visa is no guarantee of entry.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-14 21:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the visa - Can we enter through any PORT OF ENTRY?
QUOTE (MasterNateDawg @ Nov 10 2008, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Nov 10 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MasterNateDawg @ Nov 10 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
awesome!
By the way, is 2 hours enough layover time from port of entry to our connecting flight in usa to go through the whole customs and border control process?
Detroit tends to be fairly easy entry, 2 hours layover tends to be fine, but try for 3 hours just in case your international flight gets delayed for any reason.


Alright, one more thing. We bought a round trip ticket instead of a one way, because its cheaper... will that matter to the officers at the point of entry for her visa?
RT is fine. In our case one way was cheaper, and again fine, K-1 has immigrant intent and a return trip ticket is NOT a requirement.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 14:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the visa - Can we enter through any PORT OF ENTRY?
QUOTE (MasterNateDawg @ Nov 10 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
awesome!
By the way, is 2 hours enough layover time from port of entry to our connecting flight in usa to go through the whole customs and border control process?
Detroit tends to be fairly easy entry, 2 hours layover tends to be fine, but try for 3 hours just in case your international flight gets delayed for any reason.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot the visa - Can we enter through any PORT OF ENTRY?
You can enter at any POE.

Detroit takes direct flights from overseas so is a POE.

I have flown in to Detroit from Tokyo a few years ago on NWA, Detroit is an INTERNATIONAL airport.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE... Confused
Yep, confused.

NOA1 = Petition receipt, this is sent out bu USCIS when they receive the petition, and before they even start working on the petition.

An RFE would happen between NOA1 and NOA2 (Approval)

Only thing that can happen BEFORE NOA1 is the case getting sent back due to forgetting to include fee payment.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-11-10 15:00:00