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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible Birth Certificate problem
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 24 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Oct 24 2008, 12:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I totally lied....I have a 3rd concern.

The name on my SS card is Sherri and on my BC its Sherrie. My mom always spelled it sherri and I always did. I never knew it was ie until I got my driver's license and they of course went by ie. I spent 30 minutes talking to the SSA and they said apparently when my mom got my SSN she put down sherri and back then they did not verify with BC. I bet Homeland Security does.

I need some Valium.


SSN alone does not indicate whether a person is a USC or not... a missing "e" may not even be noticed if it was .... don't worry
Correct,

US Birth cert, Naturalization Cert, or US passport proves US Citizenship.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible Birth Certificate problem
QUOTE (Sherri and Matt @ Oct 24 2008, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I totally lied....I have a 3rd concern.

The name on my SS card is Sherri and on my BC its Sherrie. My mom always spelled it sherri and I always did. I never knew it was ie until I got my driver's license and they of course went by ie. I spent 30 minutes talking to the SSA and they said apparently when my mom got my SSN she put down sherri and back then they did not verify with BC. I bet Homeland Security does.

I need some Valium.
In your case on the forms put the name that you have been using all along "Sherri" as your name, and on the line "Other names used" put your Birth Cert name.

Again USCIS is concerned with if you are a US citizen or Not.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow detailed is Petitioner background check?
Has no barring, I have a permit in NY, our I-129F sailed through VSC 2 years ago.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs K3
QUOTE (Haole @ Oct 24 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldn't have said it better myself.
K3s are basically "dinosaurs" at this time.
smile.gif You like that, I have been refining my stock answer to K-3 over time. Cut and Paste.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs K3
QUOTE (JBean @ Oct 24 2008, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
From the research I did and the brief lawyer consult before I filed I was told that the K1 is quicker on average by a few months. But with the K3 your spouse is on the path to being a resident right away after they get the visa, whereas with the K1 you have to begin another, long expensive process after the marriage in the US to keep them there with you.
Not true, K-3 has the same expensive process to get a green-card as the K-1.

You are talking about CR-1, that visa gets a green-card upon entry to the USA.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs K3
K-1 is a bit quicker because there is NO filing or an I-130 before filing the I-129F.

K-3 also requires you to marry first before filing the petition.

Lastly forget the K-3 and consider the CR-1, you will be happier for it.

For most countries CR-1 takes about the same time to get as K-3, compare timelines.

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 am 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.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 24 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gethere @ Oct 24 2008, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is a K1 suppose to be quicker than a K3? Or are they about the same time?


theoretically even if the times are identical, since you can get a jump on the filing process because a petition for K-1 can be submitted now instead of waiting for a marriage to occur... you eliminate that delay right away
One note, K-1 requires that you have physically met the person within the past 2 years, so if you have not done that yet, you cannot file the I-129F
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134/employment/funds related question
1) I did NOT used assets like bank accounts with this form, my income was above 125% poverty line.

2) Length of employment is not a big factor, they are looking to see if you will continue to have income after the prospective immigrant enters the USA.

If income exceeds 125% of the poverty line, then don't bother with assets, it only gives the consular officer more questions to ask.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past 6 months pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
If you list the asset things the consular officer then just has more to ask questions about and you will have to provide more financial evidence. I have bank accounts, 401k and other things but did not list them on the I-134.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline database - which date to use?
NOA1 date is the date it was issued printed on the letter, you can always edit your timeline to correct it.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-23 18:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIgor's list - help
Above under "Home" is a Search BOX, how about putting "igors list" in that BOX, and clicking search?

RESULT:: http://www.visajourn...;sa=Search#1213

The one at the top of the list has your answer.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support question
Yes simply take what you are paid weekly (BEFORE TAX and deductions (GROSS income)) and multiply by 52 to get your yearly income, and attach copies of recent pay stubs, employer letter should also indicate your expected salary.

You need to provide a full IRS return (1040 + W2) not just W2s with the affidavit of support, better yet get simple IRS transcripts they are free. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html Call the 800 number and order them over the phone.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-21 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo Apply Early or Not To Apply Early (that is the question) ;-)
QUOTE (rsn @ Oct 25 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah, ok. I see. That I can do. I planned on buying the ring just before I visit her next, so I won't have that receipt to offer as evidence, but the letters of intent we can do. One more question: We have known each other for about 8 months. Is that too short an amount of time? In other words, will it potentially hurt our chances of getting the K1?
8 months is fine, by the time of visa interview it will be much longer.

In my case we had been exchanging email for 9 months before meeting in person.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-25 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo Apply Early or Not To Apply Early (that is the question) ;-)
QUOTE (rsn @ Oct 25 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 25 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes you can file the K-1 now since you meet the requirement of having met her in person.

It is a good idea to visit her while K-1 is in process, this demonstrates commitment to the relationship.

We did this, I met my wife on line then visited her and filed shortly after the visit, then was with her when she interviewed for K-1.


Do we need to show any proof of the engagement if we go this route? I'm not sure what proof to offer since we don't plan on being in the same country again until the end of December.
No proof of engagement other that letters of intent from you and your fiancee.

I had purchased a simple engagement ring, and attached a copy of the ring's receipt to the I-129F
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-25 19:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTo Apply Early or Not To Apply Early (that is the question) ;-)
Yes you can file the K-1 now since you meet the requirement of having met her in person.

It is a good idea to visit her while K-1 is in process, this demonstrates commitment to the relationship.

We did this, I met my wife on line then visited her and filed shortly after the visit, then was with her when she interviewed for K-1.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-25 19:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapplying K1 while away
Not a problem if you have a co-sponsor. Affidavit of support has to do with current and future income.

One note make sure that you dont give up US domicile, you may be required to provide evidence that your living over-seas was "Temporary".
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-15 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures'Final warning' issued by police
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 25 2008, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is your fiance the US Citizen or foreign national?
I suspect they are talking about foreign citizen's police cert acquired for K-1 visa interview.

But then again, may be getting a court record of US Citizen for domestic violence issue associated with IMBRA requirement for initial I-129F petition filing to USCIS.

NOT having a time line leaves us in the dark as to where they are with regard to the visa process:

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=54808
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-25 17:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA possible shortcut around all of this nonsense??????
What you are proposing is visa fraud.

In my case we applied for a K-1 and had NO problems with the consulate in Guangzhou.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures? on changing a student visa to a marriage visa
If her intent on entry to the USA was student, and met and married a US citizen, then simply adjust status in the USA.

File I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864 together and pay fee for I-130 and I-485.

guides6ly.gif http://www.visajourn...page=i130guide2
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 13:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1
NO no0pb.gif

Being refused a visitor's visa has no affect on K-1 process. Visitors visa has NO immigrant intent so requires ties to home country, HOWEVER a K-Visa DOES have immigrant intent, so DOES NOT require ties to home country.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129
QUOTE (Liam and Kara @ Oct 26 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 26 2008, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Firstly I-129 is for a worker visa, you will be doing an I-129F

Anyway, USCIS wants simple photo copies.

QUOTE
USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thanks for the advice, that was the one i meant....just making sure
i guess i just photocopy everything and send it over to my fiancein the USA?
Only documents needed from intending immigrant for the I-129F are fiancee letter of intent, and a G-325A, and if intending immigrant visited the US citizen in the USA, then evidence of meeting in the USA will be needed from intending immigrant.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129
Firstly I-129 is for a worker visa, you will be doing an I-129F

Anyway, USCIS wants simple photo copies.

QUOTE
USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.
http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJ-1 over, how to start K-1 but under 2yr FRR
Guangzhou is a tough NUT as it is, they do like to deny K-1 visas, I have know Idea how they would react to the FRR of the J-1 visa.

You may just have to wait out the 2 years, perhaps simply going to China and marry her, and when the time comes file for a CR-1 visa instead, GUZ is less harsh with SPOUSAL visas and when showing several visits to China rather than K-Visas.

Lastly when dealing with GUZ you may want to join and research the visa process through China on "A Candle For Love" http://candleforlove.com
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-26 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Assurance of Support for non-salaried employee
Employer letter stating HR rate is fine.

On the I-134 simply take that HR rate and multiply by number of hrs per week, and by number of weeks per year worked to get current income number.

If income exceeds 125% of the poverty line, then don't bother with assets, it only gives the consular officer more questions to ask.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past 6 months pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
If you list the asset things the consular officer then just has more to ask questions about and you will have to provide more financial evidence. I have bank accounts, 401k and other things but did not list them on the I-134.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-24 15:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOther names used
QUOTE (jordanzs @ Oct 23 2008, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmmmm, so I did I screw up my having her put her "Chinese last name" in the other names used on her G325A? Is that fixable with an explanation, or do I have to have her redo the G325A & send it over from Indo (another 1 week delay)??

I also put that in her other names used section on my I-129F, but that is easily fixable as I have my package in-hand, and haven't mailed it yet.
To be correct I would get another G-325A from her, a week delay is better than some confusion on the part USCIS when they do name checks.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-23 19:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOther names used
Other names used is for Legal names used, that is on legal documents. Example a maiden name, or other married names if married before.

NOT nick names or a name used for on line reasons is not "Other Names Used"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-10-23 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCommunist Party Membership of Fiancee
QUOTE (XiaoBai @ Jun 8 2008, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (diadromous mermaid @ Jun 8 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
More often relaxing DHS policy on the permanent bar to admission is due to the alien's membership in the Communist Party being of an involuntary nature. If an alien has terminated membership or affiliation with the party for five years prior to the USC fiancé(e) petitioning and are not considered a threat to US security, then the bar can be lifted as well. Also, close family members of U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be able to waive the bar if the Attorney General, in his discretion, decides to admit for them for either humanitarian purposes, family unity or public interest.


She joined the party because her father was a member. Her father was a police officer and apparently there are benefits to being in the party if you work for the government such as easier to get promotions. My fiance is also a policewoman in WuHan and she voluntarily joined the CCP for the same reasons. Extra benefits in her job and the ability in the future for promtions. She has been a policewoman in WuHan for 8 years after getting her degree in college. Her main job with the police department is as a 911 operator. When I was there last week she told me she could quit at any time but I read that even if she quits it is irrelevent unless she quit over 5 years ago. I would hate to go through the whole process and then be told that she could never be approved because of this. I'm fairly certain that she's not a spy who is subversively trying to overthrow the US government singlehandedly by marrying me and coming to America.
The 5 year thing has to do with if a waiver needs to be filed or not. if she quit more than 5 years before the interview, then a waiver wont be needed.

Again, see the link to Candle that I posted, it has links to relevant posts on CFL, one Paula, had quit the party just before the interview, the other Mama Bear, I believe was still in the party at the time of interview, both were able to get waivers for this without problems. Note both were already married to US citizen and were doing CR-1 spousal visas.

Also join Candle, there you will find much more about this.

MORE: http://www.candlefor.......f=7&t=10946

Edited by YuAndDan, 09 June 2008 - 07:54 AM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-09 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCommunist Party Membership of Fiancee
Communist party is an issue that is fairly easily overcome by a waiver when requested by the immigrations officer at the consulate, it usualy takes 4 months to process the waiver.

Several members on CFL hav had to deal with this.

SEE: http://candleforlove...?...st&p=406885
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-08 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa I-134 Question
QUOTE (USA1138 @ Jun 10 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the reply. I was also going to write a letter myself pretaining to the fact that I closed my business and have it notorized. I also was going to get my Accountant to notorize a letter to the same affect. Just to be on the safe side. I am about to browse the forums on Co-sponsor information ...just in case.

Also just so some information for anyone reading this. I moved before my petition was approved. I did the online change of address on April 18th. I got an online confirmation printout. BUT on June 5th the NVC sent their letter to my old address. This may still be ok because the address change letter states that it takes 45 days or something. BUT that confirmation number they give to you is useless. They USCIS has no way of looking to see what your address is. This is what I was told three times now. I asked what good is the confirmation number for the online change of address. All three reps has no response to that question. So as of right now I am still unsure if my address change actually got processed or not. From what I am being told, there is no way of verifing this at all.

J
You the citizen did not need to do the online change of address, that system is only for Resident Aliens living in the USA, not US Citizens.

If you move before NOA2 you need to call USCIS and report this so that they can mail the notification to your new address.

Later after marriage and filing for AOS, you will need to do AR-11 and I-865 any time you move, this requirement only ends after the resident alien naturalizes and becomes a citizen.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 07:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa I-134 Question
It is best to call IRS and order simple transcripts, they are acceptable in place of returns. The gross income figure on the transcripts are what they look at.

Get a letter from your current employer indicating salary, that job is full time, on company letter head.

Provide copies of recent pay stubs.

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.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-10 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp what do i do now? bit scared
QUOTE (Levi_Heather @ Jun 11 2008, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gwen666 @ Jun 11 2008, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You only needed a K-1 if you intended to settle in the US.

Actually if they are already married and wanting to move to the US wouldn't it be the K3 they need?

OR CR-1.

As long as there ha not been any overstays since marriage, then there should be no problems for US citizen to file for CR-1 or K-3.

Use timelines, filter for UK and sort by interview date, and look at the total time column.

http://www.visajourn...t...om&dfile=No (K-3)
http://www.visajourn...t...om&dfile=No (CR-1)

CR-1 has less paperwork to file over all, cost less, and results in a green-card upon entry to the USA.

Do you want to be able to take a JOB soon after arriving in the USA? K-3 is NOT work auth and cannot work until getting Green-card or EAD. EAD can take 90 days or more to get, all that time the K-3 holder cannot Work, get SSN or even apply for a driver's license. All these things can be done by a CR-1 visa holder because they get green-card at the time they arrive in the USA.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Report
Just Canada needed for you.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage while waiting for k1?
QUOTE (Jomo @ May 28 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Traditional ceremonies with family and friends, without signing any kind of legal document, happens all the time. If you aren't legally married, you aren't. Plain and simple.

The hard part is convincing your interviewer. I have seen people denied for as little as one picture that implied they may have married.

If it were me, I would never risk it. If denied, you would have no choice; but to marry in his country and start all over again with a CR1.

Be very careful with this.
Correct, we had an engagement party with friends and family after getting the K-1, and before traveling home using it.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-05-28 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage while waiting for k1?
Many do what you are proposing, as long as you are not legally married before entry to the USA on K-1 you will be fine.

And yes on all paperwork you indicate "single".

Lastly it is recommended to not use "Husband, Wife" when referring to each other at interview or at the POE, as well as not use wedding pictures at he interview. This can cause a delay in getting the K-1 if the counselor officer gets any indication that a legal marriage has happened.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-05-28 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresservice center question
No you did fine, not too long ago TSC, and NSC use to accept I-129F, but this has changed. VJ has those centers listed for those older cases.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-12 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLong Foreign Addresses, and police report
1) YES yes.gif you can use the consulate's email system to get this information to them.

http://www.usembassy...u/iv/email.html (Do this after you get a GUZ case number from NVC) OR contact DOS Visa services and get the address adjusted. http://travel.state....o_308.html#visa

2) I would just use work address.

In our case my wife lived with her mother, and her mother used a PO BOX for the mail.

Lastly, did you know there is a immigrations site that has extensive info specific to the Guangzhou consulate?

http://candleforlove.com (Best place for preparing for the interview in GUZ)

Police reports: In China this is a national one, just get one from police department that has jurisdiction over where she has her home residency, and get it translated at the local notarial office.

Other requirements: Notarial birth cert, and marriageability (Single Cert)

Edited by YuAndDan, 12 June 2008 - 08:19 AM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-12 08:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIntroduction and question
Adult US citizens get passports that are valid for 10 years. Only US citizens under age may get a 5 year passport.

Was your passport issued in 2001? If so then you are fine.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security for K1
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 11 2008, 02:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jun 11 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This has been their policy for many years, EAD not required for K-1 to get SSN while I-94 is still valid, after I-94 expires then EAD is required to get SSN.

Example: http://www.kamya.com/ssn/em00154.pdf Memo dated 2000

They will not issue SSN past 76 days of entry, after that and there is not enough time for them to issue SSN while I-94 is valid.

Having SSN is not proof of work authorization, you still need EAD or Green-card to take a job.

NOTE: K-1 is not a work visa, it is a fiancee visa for entry to the USA and marriage, K-1 is "Work Auth" primarily to be able to get the SSN, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law that requires persons applying for a "license" to have SSN, this can cause a problem with marriage license if only one person has SSN and the other (the K-1 holder) does not.


YuandDan,

You "quote" the above all the time, I have always wondered where/what is your source for the primary reason?

Good question, lets apply some logic here. Why is it that K-1 is "Work auth" and the other K-Visas are not? Perhaps this has to do with the fact that the K-1 is her to marry, and the others are not?

TN, and NC come to mind as difficult states to get a marriage license without SSN, and several other states are strict in their interpretation of: TITLE 42 CHAPTER 7 SUBCHAPTER IV Part D § 666

US code has this:
QUOTE
§ 666. Requirement of statutorily prescribed procedures to improve effectiveness of child support enforcement

(13) Recording of social security numbers in certain family matters.— Procedures requiring that the social security number of—

(A) any applicant for a professional license, driver’s license, occupational license, recreational license, or marriage license be recorded on the application;
http://www.law.corne...66----000-.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSocial Security for K1
This has been their policy for many years, EAD not required for K-1 to get SSN while I-94 is still valid, after I-94 expires then EAD is required to get SSN.

Example: http://www.kamya.com/ssn/em00154.pdf Memo dated 2000

They will not issue SSN past 76 days of entry, after that and there is not enough time for them to issue SSN while I-94 is valid.

Having SSN is not proof of work authorization, you still need EAD or Green-card to take a job.

NOTE: K-1 is not a work visa, it is a fiancee visa for entry to the USA and marriage, K-1 is "Work Auth" primarily to be able to get the SSN, some states are strict in their interpretation of a federal law that requires persons applying for a "license" to have SSN, this can cause a problem with marriage license if only one person has SSN and the other (the K-1 holder) does not.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-11 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
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?

This may actually be the most common question in the newsgroup, asked on a near daily basis.

Edited by YuAndDan, 11 April 2008 - 07:25 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-11 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescurious about k1
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QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jun 16 2008, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sophee_ya @ Jun 16 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what might be the reason for that?
is it rare case only or is it very common?


Usually it is reasoned as some sort of a "security" check... more rare than common but it occurs



my case is still pending now and we didnt receive any rfe's we filed our case on november,
i was once a beneficiary of k1 visa before.

Do you think they are doing security check in our case?
USCIS does do name checks, and sometimes they can take some time. If you were a beneficiary of a prior K-1 petition, the outcome of the prior case may have some barring on the current case.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-16 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescurious about k1
Is this about the K-1 (I-129F) Petition filing OR Adjustment of status (I-485) filing after marriage for green-card?

You posted this to adjustment of status forum.

If about K-1 visa petition process, use timelines advanced view and sort by NOA1-NOA2

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

(4 show longer that a year)
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-06-16 11:30:00