ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa for my love has my mom as the petitioner?
Take the visa back to consulate and get it corrected.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-01 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
QUOTE (BubbleTea2008 @ Oct 1 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question relate to co-sponsor. For the last few years I work part time, and I hold a full time job with enough income. But since my last fews year of income tax return not make enough, I think I will need co-sponsor to back up. I understand that I will need to file both I-134. My co-sponsor's income are more than enough. But do I need to include my bank statement or asset etc. ABout the three years tax return, do they want it from the petioner or from the co-sponsor?
As long as 2007 return shows enough income, and your current income level shown using Pay stubs, and employer letter is enough, then you don't need a co-sponsor. They are concerned with your current income.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-02 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Oct 1 2008, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Vegas Dolly @ Oct 1 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
THANKYOU!! So am i right in thinking that we just mail the i-134 with our i-129f paperwork? blink.gif

No..you're not correct - the I-134 will be taken to the interview by the foreign fiancé at the consulate/embassy. Check the guides for a better understanding. good.gif
I-134 is brought to Visa interview NOT filed with I-129F.

This gives the petitioner some time to develop income data and by the time of interview may not need a joint sponsor.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-01 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsor
1) I-134 for K-1 visa

2) NO no0pb.gif

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 (FOR K-Visa) 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).

Keep in mind Petitioner still needs to provide an I-134.

Edited by YuAndDan, 01 October 2008 - 04:26 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-01 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about notification from NVC
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Oct 2 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oh i see... how long does it usually take before the consulate receives it? the first notice he got.. it was dated 9/25/08 the second one is 9/29/08 because up to now I'm still waiting for the letter. smile.gif
Timelines are your guide: http://www.visajourn...t...es&dfile=No

A few days maybe a week or so.

Look up case number here for status: http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-02 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about notification from NVC
Just sounds like someone in the mail room forgot that they sent you the notice and sent you a few more just in case.

In our case we never got a notice, I knew the petition was sent on by calling and emailing NVC.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-02 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressponsor question
QUOTE (selvatoree @ Oct 2 2008, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i am not sure if the embassy in egypt will ask for i-134 or another form for 125% i realy duuno but they said in uscis that they will send her the form she need to

yes she have a daughter so we all 3

yes i would like to use Assets beside her taxes cos i am not sure if they will accept her income or not and her Assets house and car and i hope they get what u said

but tell me she have to disclosed her income and say she geting it from VA and social securety or she have to mention also its widow's pension ?

thank you very much for ur help

Form I-134 asks for source of income.

If doing a K-Visa, the form will be I-134.

Later after marriage in USA, and for filing adjustment of status, the required form for Adjustment will be I-864.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-02 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressponsor question
Yes the source of income needs to be disclosed on the I-134, so if they know that that source will stop upon marriage, they will want to see evidence of support that will continue after the income stops.

You are partly correct about assets, when based on marriage to a US citizen, the assets only need to be 3 times income not 5, because in theory you could naturalize 3 years after becoming a green-card holder if continuously married to the same US Citizen, at which time sponsorship wont be needed.

Note 22,000 is for 3 people, does she have another dependent? If for 2 people it is 17,500, so 52,500 for 2, or 66,000 for 3 need to be shown as Liquid asset, that is easily converted to cash.

An employer letter and pay stubs are a good thing to show current and future income.

One other note, technically the I-134 only needs 100% povertyline, but several consulates like to use 125%.

Assets, or a co-sponsor would be a good thing.

More about Affidavit of Support.

http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-02 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 VISA HELP!!!!!!
Look at my timeline below, Approx 1 month through VSC, however things have changed since then.

USE the timelines to see current trends. http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/

http://www.visajourn...t...ll&dfile=No

http://www.visajourn...ge=k1historical
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-04 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Felonies question
QUOTE (htgolfer1 @ Oct 4 2008, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for your response. On my 129 it didn't say anything about a certified copy of the records. It simply said to take a separate paper and give information about each felony such as date, charge and sentence or fine. That's exactly what i did for them after I went to get my records so I could be 100% accurate on the dates ,charges, and fines. I hope I didn't just cost myself a delay.
Expect an RFE, the I-129F assumes you read the form's instructions, and the instructions say Certified Records. I would get them and the wait for any RFE.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-04 22:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Felonies question
Depends on the crime you were convicted of, the IMBRA part of the I-129F just requires that you provide your record to USCIS so that this can be disclosed to the beneficiary as part of the IMBRA law.

From I-129F directions:
QUOTE
7. What Documents Do You Need to Comply With the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act?

A. If you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes, submit certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for every such conviction. This is required even if your records were sealed or otherwise cleared or if anyone, including a judge, law enforcement officer, or attorney, told you that you no longer have a record

1. Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse, and stalking.

The term "domestic violence" includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction

2. Homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, or an attempt to commit any of these crimes.

3. Crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol on three or more occasions, and such crimes did not arise from a single act.
http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-04 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F - Problems with filling in the form.
Works fine on my MacBook using Adobe 9.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-129F Question 18
A breif statement is fine.

Ours said something like "Met on internet site (Date), decided to meet in person (Date) met in person (Pace date) engaged (date)"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOriginal Docs from the Package?
Your list of stuff is correct, the VO may want to see the origional evidence to compare with the copies that are in the I-129F petition.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm G-325A - What is File Number A?
If you entered the USA as an Immigrant and eventualy naturalized to become a Citizen, YOUR A# is on Naturalization Cert, if citizen by birth then "NONE"

Foreign citizen wont have an A# unless they were in the USA before on a visa that generated an A#, so again "NONE"

Later when adjusting status foreign citizen uses the A# printed on I-129F approval notice.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisit while waiting for approval
FAQ, FAQ, 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?
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProper Presentation for Submitting I-129F
http://www.visajourn...p;page=assembly
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespushbrk
Assets are X3 based on marriage to US Citizen because in theory the prospective immigrant can naturalize and become a US citizen within 3 years after getting green-card based on marriage to US citizen.

I-864:
QUOTE
29. Total Value of Assets.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference. If the intending immigrant is an alien orphan who will be adopted in the United States after the alien orphan acquires permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the Act, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

K-1 adjusting status is NO different the K-3 or CR-1/IR-1

The consulates tend to treat I-134 like I-864 and holds the asset and income to the same standards as I-864, knowing the The K-visa holder will be using I-864 when the adjust status.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbortion
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Oct 5 2008, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the poster meant that she had to go for psychiatric testing BECAUSE of the abortion and was worried that this will be a factor for denial.

You wont be denied because of an abortion. smile.gif
Section 212(a) 1 indicates psychiatric problems that poses a threat to self or others are inadmissible.

QUOTE
(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 15:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbortion
If it were it would be listed in 212 (a) section 1 http://travel.state....ities_1364.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbortion
no0pb.gif Abortion is NOT a reason to deny a visa, and has NEVER been a reason. Whatever you read is flat out WRONG!
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 15:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresuse original or a scanned copy?
Typically the G-325A needs to be an orgionaly signed form, ink signature.

We did get away with a scanned copy for I-129F, but I have read of a few that got RFE for that.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC litters
This is common.

Happened to someone else the other day: http://www.visajourn...h...=154462&hl=
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-06 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat next?
Takes 2 weeks or so to transfer to NVC.

http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 19:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCertified Mail
Probably something else, I have yet to see USCIS send anything certified mail.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-06 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should I book our chapel for the wedding?
For K-1 visa never set any wedding dates, you never know if visa will be denied, or id something comes up requiring additional evidence delaying the visa.

You have 90 days after arrival on the K-1 to plan things, you could even do a legal courthouse marriage withing the 90 days, and then a full religious wedding after the 90 days.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-05 17:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow many steps are there in the process
Easy READ the K-1 Flow: http://www.visajourn...amp;page=k1flow

After getting visa
  • Enter USA
  • Get SSN
  • Get Marriage License
  • Get married
  • File I-485 for AOS, perhaps I-765 and I-131 too
  • Perhaps interview for GC
  • Get CR-Green-card
  • File to remove conditions 2 years after getting CR-CG
  • Get 10 year GC
  • File to become a US Citizen.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-07 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa approved, extension granted, but reissuance denied
QUOTE (marends @ Oct 8 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do you think being denied this visa reissuance will realistically have any bearing on a future CR-1 submission? If I submit a CR-1 would I need to give them this entire story of what happened with the K-1?
No, the fact that you will go through the commitment to get married will look favorable, as well as the fact that the consulate had approved the first K-1, and extension.

They will see that you are truly committed to the relationship, denials of K-1 is more common than CR-1, they tend to not like hanging a married couple.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-08 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa approved, extension granted, but reissuance denied
Since they say file for a new K-1 and you still wish to marry, and you have maintained a relationship this long, I would recomend to go to China, marry the girl, and then file I-130 for a CR-1 visa, skip the K-3, for GUZ the K-3 and CR-1 tend to take just about the same time to get, I have seen many do the K-3, and keep the CR-1 moving through NVC, and the consulate dropping the K-3 in favor of the CR-1.

CR-1 has the big benefit of GREEN-CARD upon entry, NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. K-3 CANNOT get SSN, WORK, or Get driver's license until they have EAD or Green-card, EAD can take 90 days or MORE to get.

K-3:
I-130: $355
I-129F: NONE
Consulate: $131
AOS: $1010
($1496)

CR-1
I-130: $355
NVC I-864: $70
NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)
($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I an stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

Yes share with CFL, also have your fiancee put the new passport in a safe place.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-08 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question number 8
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Oct 8 2008, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 8 2008, 09:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Oct 8 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 8 2008, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jeffcloe @ Oct 8 2008, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone. Just one quick question before my fiance` send the I-134 Affidavit of Support:
In question number 8, he has a daughter so we put in her name, age... about "RELATIONSHIP TO ME" it should be FATHER right? Sorry guys I got a little confused with this headbonk.gif

Any input will be appreciate, THANKS!

Cloe


Too many pronouns. If the sponsor is a man and he's listing his daughter in section 8, the relationship is "daughter". "Me" is the sponsor.


Oh the way I understand it, they are asking about the "dependent's relationship to the sponsor" ohh my gosh, I think this is so simple but I don't why I am so confused...

pushbrk thanks, so you mean I should write daughter?


I don't know who you are in the scenario but it's a girl's name and the person signing the I-134 is her father, then "daughter" is the relationship.



Oh alright, thanks...
I am the fiancee (Cloe) He is the USC, he has a daughter (just to enlighten you LOL)
This happens when the interview is near and we are are filling up the form just now yaaayyy

THANKS A LOT

Nothing to get confused about, I-134 is filled out by the US Citizen SPONSOR, so everything on the form is from the USC's perspective.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-08 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
IF YOU MARRY YOU WILL NO LONGER BE FIANCEES K-1 is for Fiancee only, you will be starting over and be filing for a spousal visa.

What you can do when visiting is have a nice engagement party.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-04 17:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncorrect info
At this point email embassy and indicate that you may have entered wrong Birth place for parrents, I doubt they will have an issue with this.

http://japan.us-visa...ms/default.aspx
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-09 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it worth filling a K1 visa if
QUOTE (LuckyDucky @ Oct 9 2008, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (malou18 @ Oct 9 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all thanks for looking at my post i really need all of your help i would like to know if is it worth it to file a K1 visa if im only going to be in the USA with my faince for 2 years he will finish his university and after that we will return back would it be better and faster if i just went to the US and extend i know u must not have the intention of staying there but as long as they wont know wont hurt But i want to stay on the safe side,or is it worth filling a K1 visa and wait those months by the time i get it , it would be 1 year left i would say for only 2 years or so thanks all for your help cheers smile.gif


Normally I don't comment on people's grammar or punctuation because I'm well aware of my own limitations, but I'm a little confused (probably my own fault) by this single sentence and need a little clairifcation. smile.gif

Please give a little more detail on "after that we will return back". Where are you returning to? Is your fiance a US citizen? Does that mean he's planning on immigrating to your country of origin after he completes his studies?

When you say "went to the US and extend", did you mean coming here and staying beyond your visa limit? Do you ever plan on coming back to the US again? I suppose if you don't ever plan on coming back, you can stay here illegally and incur a 3-year or 10-year ban and it won't affect you. However, if you do plan on coming to the US again, you may want to reconsider the risk.

What country are you coming from? Chances are your entry and exit will be tracked so it would be relatively easy for them to know about an overstay.

I'm a little fuzzy on your short-term and long-term goals. Right now I know your fiance is in the US. I'm assuming he's a US citizen, but I could be wrong. It sounds like both of you are planning on moving back to your country of origin after he graduates? So do you just want to be with him while he studies in the US before both of you return to your country?

Very true, also is boyfriend even a US Citizen or just studying in the USA on a student visa?? If not a US citizen, the K-1 is NOT even an option, Only US citizens can file I-129F for a K-1.

If Boyfriend IS a NON-US citizen in the USA on an F-1 visa, one option is for him to marry you in home country, and then file for you to get an F-2 dependent visa.

http://faq.visapro.com/F2-Visa-FAQ.asp
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-09 16:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it worth filling a K1 visa if
Big question, Do you plan on being unemployed for the 2 years? Work visas are hard to get, and NON-Immigrants (Visitors) cannot take a job.

Why not go to school too? You could apply for a student visa.

Visitors visas typically get issued with allowed stays up to 1 year, and extending that can be tricky.

Edited by YuAndDan, 09 October 2008 - 03:49 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-09 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary's debts
The consulate is not concerned with foreign citizen's debt, they are only concerned with petitioner (US Citizen's) ability to support the beneficiary.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-09 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont!
Depends on were the petitioner lives, determines which center processes the I-129F.

Processing tends to vary depending on work load at the time, 2 years ago when we filed the I-129F VSC took about a month to process.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-10 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed an example letter "affirming your desire to marry your fiance"
YES, PLEASE LOOK IN THE VJ EXAMPLE FORMS: http://www.visajourn...p;page=examples Simply reword the one used for inital I-129F filing.

NOTE: Guangzhou consulate prefers to deny visas, "A Candle for Love" is the best place to study and prepare for the HARD interview.

http://candleforlove.com

Edited by YuAndDan, 10 October 2008 - 08:13 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-10 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm confused, pls help.
When filing for SSN using married name, you bring Passport, Marriage Cert, and I-94 card to SSA office and apply for SSN. This needs to be done within 75 days of entry to the USA, after that you will need to wait for EAD or Green-card in order to apply for SSN.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-10 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures(K1) need help with forms and idea where to start
1) http://www.visajourn...cation.html#4.6 (You can visit while in process)

2) It can take USCIS up to 6 months to approve an I-129F, then there is NVC and The embassy. Use the timelines to get an estimate
http://www.visajourn...t...om&dfile=No

3) No it is more complex (I-130 then I-129F filings) Also takes longer, if you do consider that aproach, the consider CR-1 and forget the K-3.
Consider CR-1 (I-130 only) compare timelines, and seriously consider the CR-1 visa, in most cases it only takes a little bit longer to get, and has the big benefit of NOT having to adjust status.

CR-1 has the big benefit of GREEN-CARD upon entry, NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. K-3 CANNOT get SSN, WORK, or Get driver's license until they have EAD or Green-card, EAD can take 90 days or MORE to get.

K-3:
I-130: $355
I-129F: NONE
Consulate: $131
AOS: $1010
($1496)

CR-1
I-130: $355
NVC I-864: $70
NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)
($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I an stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

4) SEE 1) above, you can visit but DO NOT OVERSTAY.

5) Medical is done in UK for the visa.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-06 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support
QUOTE (Jas_gold @ Oct 11 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For year 2006, I didn't have much income so I wasn't required to file an income tax. So will it be ok if I just send the income tax return for year 2007. Will that be a problem? I am guessing it wouldn't as long as I have enough current income, rite?
Only past year's return (2007) tends to be a requirement. Other years are optional. You should be fine.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-11 16:31:00