Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	hotel in rio	it take 2 days to get the visa or 1.....my fiance will be traveling to sao paulo afterwards to visit family before he comes to the us...could they send it there or what are the best options? Hi Steph!!! The day I had my interview, the CO said to me to come back on the NEXT day to get my passport, so it depends on the day, I guess... Like Lisz said, the hotel I stayed in was R$75 (US$35) with breakfast and was very good... Take a look on the website: www.hotelmontecastelo.com.br Good luck for you and Renato!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-13 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	APPROVED!!!	Congrats dear!!! Just got your email!!! Good luck!!! You deserve it!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-13 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is this NOA1 or NOA 2	Congrats!!!!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-17 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Car accident!	First of all thank you all guys for answer and wish me good things. My dad talked to his dad (that motoF#@$$boy) and they did good business, even im not being wrong they did good business... Who lives here in São Paulo knows how is life here and how is the traffic (like of the 3rd bigger city of the world ¬¬ ) and motorcicles are tottaly crazy and everyone just dont like them. But whatever, they did good business and i think he wont take me anywhere, his dad seemed to be a good person and my dad helped me because i was really nervous... thank you, for all of you, the best wishes, and lets worry about things that really worthes. Big kiss to everybody, from Brasil, São Paulo, PAULISTAAAA uhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul! Lets go duddessss Hey PAULISTA sister!!! I'm from the craziest traffic in the world too!!! (that motoF#@$$boy) HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! The motoboys scared the hell out of Marc when he was down there!!! He even didn't try to drive in the city when he was there!!! Good to know that ur dad made a good agreement with the motoF#@$$boy's dad!!! I'm sure u will be fine girl!!! BTW, where in the city u are from??? I lived almost all my life in Vila Olimpia neighbourhood... Lisz (who posted above) is from there too!!! Good luck sis! LOL Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-17 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Car accident!	Dont worry!!! A guy crashed my car when Marc was with me in Brasil and we went to police to do all the papers too... Everything was fine, police records are clear... Of course, it was his fault, not mine... You'll be ok!!! Good luck! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-17 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Approved!!	Congrats!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-17 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Nebraska	I updated the list and included you... ( http://www.visajourn...t=0 ) As you can see, theres just you from March 2005... I really would call my senator, instead congressman... Hope to hear your good news soon!!! Carol Edited by Carol&Marc, 17 February 2006 - 02:40 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-02-17 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WE GOT IT!!!!	Parabens Andy and Pamela!!! Soooooo happy for you both!!! I remember your first email for me with your questions and Im so glad I was a good help for you guys!!! Now, lets go to the next step: AOS!!! Best wishes for you both, Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-03-06 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Remember our interview in Brazil tomorrow!	hey girl!!! im back!!! i didnt forget ur interview!!! i was praying to get the connection in time to say good luck for you!!! he will be fine, IM SURE!!! CANNOT WAIT TO HERE THE NEWS!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-04-11 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WHY WAIT FOR "Packet 3"???	Yes, I did it and it works... Good luck!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-04-12 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	YEAH, NEBRASKA!!! OHOOOOO!!!!!	Right on girl!!!!!!! Time to celebrate!!!!!!!!!! Good luck on the next step at the consulate!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-04-17 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Police certificate	In the Embassy of Brasil there's a request form written to the Federal Police here in Brasil, I thought I had to use this form to make the request. Hey Laura!!! You dont need that letter from the consulate at all... I got my certificates without them... You NEED to go in person to get the police records... I dont know how it works the State records in your state, but im sure you can find the info googling it... The form to request the federal is here. You just need to fill out and delivery in person at the DPF closest to you... Hope I helped... Carol PS (You need one police state record for EACH state you have lived in for more than 6 months after the age 16!!!) PS2 (Both of certificates are freeof fees) Edited by Carol&Marc, 29 April 2006 - 02:37 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-04-29 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 interview in Rio de Janeiro	Check my 'interview experience' in my signature... Its in there!!! Good luck!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-05-04 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How to send the K-1 packet	Lis! We sent the option 1 you showed above!!! Its just perfect... And we used the tabs too!!! Good luck for you!!! Carol Dated photos on the frount as this was a problem also If your pictures are not dated from the camera, you can add the date on the computer!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-05-05 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WE GOT IT!!!!	Finally huh??? Congrats!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-05-10 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Something Strange...	Is this the best number to call them? Phone: (55-21) 3823-2000 Yes, this is the number, BUT they just answer between 1:30PM - 3:30PM, Rio time. Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-06-07 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Something Strange...	Thats totally odd!!! Try to check with the consulate if this is a procedure they are doing now. I never heard from anyone from Brasil that had this happened. Keep us posted, and hope its a good sign!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-06-07 03:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Percent Chance of clearing Final Hurdle?	Vtguy, if you and your fiance dont have problems with medical, criminal records, are ok with the I-134, and, of course, proof of relationship, it will be probably approved... Make some search on the regional forum to see if there is any denials or AR... Good luck! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-06-13 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Special Moment	WWWWWWWWooooooooooooooooooooooooo HHHHHHHHHHooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!! GEE!!! Parabens Laura!!! Se eu estivesse no seu lugar, provavelmente estaria num hospital psiquiatrico !!! LOL Agora as coisas vao rolar rapidinho!!! Boa sorte!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-07-17 15:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Considering abandoning our 129F	Seems to me you could be making it worse with the K3, the same people scrutinize the petition and goes through the same channels. Hang in there and good luck! Marc	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-09-27 09:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	So, I did it..I mailed my I-129F....	Hi guys! Well, I finally got everything ready, double-checked, and mailed off(I-129 original submission). So, I went to UPS and i asked him if he could overnight my application and get me a return-receipt thing...Well, he said we dont mail to PO Boxes...he said that I would have to go through the Post Office but that he could do it from the UPS store...So, I asked him if he had express + return receipt...he said yes but the Post Office is not guaranteeing any express items...SOO...that means I paid $31 for my package to arrive there on Friday (today is Tuesday)...how did you guys mail yours to arrive the next day???? cuz it didn't work for me. Sidenote: thanks to everyone who has posted questions/answers on VisaJourney...you don't know it but you have been a huge support system for me. I read and take your advice. Even if you are giving it to someone else...it has helped me. thanks! i am officially starting my visajourney!! pray for us!!! alicia and fran united states postal service!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-03 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WTF? Wakass RFE finally arrives	Why not send it??? Seems you guys like to be a lil longer apart from the loved ones!!! Plus, you will need to translate the BC anyway for AOS... Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-09-29 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	WTF? Wakass RFE finally arrives	Well, we sent more of what they asked for and never got an RFE. I understand its a waste of time for the officer, but not for me, just because there was everything they asked plus some more evidence. No reasons to get an RFE at all. Why would hurt any application just sending in the BC from beneficiary??? To the OP: we sent in with the initial application (I-129f), my birth cert and translation copies. Never got any RFE. Good luck! Carol Edited by Carol&Marc, 29 September 2006 - 07:53 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-09-29 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Pretty EXCITING eh? Way to go! Keep on rollin!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	[quote name='SirLancelot' date='Oct 19 2006, 10:13 PM' post='517267'] [quote name='Yodrak' post='517264' date='Oct 19 2006, 10:11 PM'] CAM, Yes, the US government has said what makes a marriage 'legal' - if the marriage is recognized by the government of the place where it was performed, it is recognized by the USA for immigraton purposes. Yodrak [quote name='CAM13' post='517052' date='Oct 20 2006, 12:18 AM'] Hi im the op..... Like I said the U.S. state department defines a spouse as someone who is legally married to another. however the state department does not say what makes a MARRIAGE legal...atleast not that I can find. ...... [/quote] [/quote] EXCEPT homosexual marriages. The US is under NO obligations to recognize gay marriages from the Netherlands or Canada which both offer legalized gay marriages. [/quote LANCE go do what ever you do BEST!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-20 00:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	Well quite a few long time VJ members (me included) and a former immigration officer says don't do it. "Fools go where wise men fear to tread." Well thanks again for all who have put their 2 cents in on this matter. we made a decision & decided to postpone the wedding in Brazil until we can go back there with no problems. Ofcourse we're gonna have a legal & religious wedding here in the states first. Unfortunately my mom can't go to Brazil with us so she informed me my wedding wouldn't count unless she could be there for one of them. We figured there are too many possibilities the aos process could go wrong even though this would be a rather trivial issue in my opinion. mdyoung...I really like your quote about fools, it certainly could be applied here in this case...however in other circumstances remember...heroes also go where wise men fear to tread. as well as gamblers. And by the way...Newcastle is going to shred Man U when they play again this year...well probably not but I hope so...Alan Shearer...the toon army misses you!! & appareantly we have a jinx on us because we can't keep our star players healthy (Shay Given, Michael Owen, Keiron Dyer, & the list will just go on I'm sure!) very good!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-19 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	This is the reality of the issue, Carol was questioned quite vigourously, she in no means is perfect in english,along with the nevousness that comes with the intimidating attitude of the POE officers at entry! I could not imagine her starting to quote law to them,Its totally unrealistic! The POE officers carry GODLIKE POWERS when it comes to ENTRY if you start an ARGUEMENT with them its just going to make it worse! why dont people understand that. Your post illustrates just one of the reasons that people are told to make up their own minds about the proper course of action for them. Should problems arise, confident, well informed, charismatic, articulate people who speak English fluently will generally be in a better position to explain their reasoning to the CBP without offending anybody or seeming confrontational. On the other hand, people who are easily intimidated by government officials, don't speak English well, tend to get loud, confrontational, offensive and obnoxious are much more likely to encounter significant problems at the border. Knowing that you are legally entitled to something is not the same as nicely explaining it to a government official who is questioning you and getting that official to side with you. This forum is not in the position to assess each person's individual situation and personality and to tell people what to do. All we can do is provide objectively accurate and factual information and then have people make up their own minds about the best course of action for them. Very good articulation! wish I would have said it!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-19 12:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	In a perfect world everyone would do their job acording to the law and would follow procedure exactly.... but we do not live in a perfect world... everyone including CBP officers and USCIS staff have their own interpitation of the law and how they do their job.... we as the users of their services are very much subject to how they are feeling (bad day) how they see themselves within their jobs and all outside influences that make them who they are.... Us as immigrants are not in a position to tell them that we know the law and their interpitation is not correct... we turn up at the POE or USCIS meeting and hope to get out the otherside with as little hassle as we can... If they are having a bad day or they take a dislike to you there is very little we can do... this is especially true at POE because if this happens you can find yourself denied entry and on the first flight back from where you came.... you at that point are in no position to argue the law or the procedure... I think what people here have been trying to say is why have something you feel the need to hide or not mention at POE or AOS interview when there is other ways to achieve the same result.... We all know that if you read the law for immigration it tells you one thing but in practice that is not always what happens in real life.... yes that is wrong and yes it should not happen and yes you should be able to do something about it.... but for most of us there is nothing we can do but just try to get through this journey as quickly as poss with as little hassle as we can... so that we can get on with our new lives... All the legal statements and processes are not going to help you if you are stood at the POE and they are about to deny you entry.... maybe after the fact you can do something about it but would you really want your SO to have to go through that? I know I would not... Kezzie This is the reality of the issue, Carol was questioned quite vigourously, she in no means is perfect in english,along with the nevousness that comes with the intimidating attitude of the POE officers at entry! I could not imagine her starting to quote law to them,Its totally unrealistic! The POE officers carry GODLIKE POWERS when it comes to ENTRY if you start an ARGUEMENT with them its just going to make it worse! why dont people understand that. Edited by Carol&Marc, 19 October 2006 - 11:52 AM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-19 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	I find the proposition that people are advising against non-legal wedding ceremonies before the K-1 because they're jealous to be pretty ridiculous. Because, you know, this place is just full of chock-full people telling people bad advice so their NOA2 takes longer, 'cause they're jealous. Advising people not to have a ceremony because of envy,jeolousy is so ridiculous! I cant beleive that was even brought into the mix! Having a non-binding wedding ceremony could increase the chances that a) someone slips up at the PoE or adjustment of status interviews or B) the couple gets accidentally married because they didn't check the laws for their area. Yes, it could probably all be sorted out in the end if something happens, after thousands of dollars of legal fees, and more likely than not, there will be no problem at all. But it's not just as easy as 'do whatever you want because everyone else is jealous of your wedding party'; make sure you check up on your locale's laws. I agree totally! Like Yodrak said, If your going to do it BE VERY CAREFUL! I guess I just don't understand....why do some of y'all want to do this anyway. I mean, the K1 is a fiancé(e) visa, if you want to get married first, then do so and file the K3. Why in god's name would anyone want to take a chance of being denied??? This journey is stressful enough without having to bring this component into it. *sigh* not being judgmental...just wondering is all. My sentiments exactly,go through all this and then "ROLL THE DICE" at the finish line! I just don't get it! Edited by Carol&Marc, 19 October 2006 - 10:25 AM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-19 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	If its OKAY!......................................................Then why should They "" BE CAREFUL "" If I understand correctly, because the officer at the POE has the power to send you back home on the next plane if he suspects fraud. Or that your ceremony MIGHT have been a legal one. And because it is way harder to prove that you're NOT legally married than THAT you are legally married. You might want to read the whole thread, then you might have a better idea of what is being discussed.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 13:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	I did it and you should too = I'm willing to risk your future with my advice. I didnt do it = You shouldnt do it because I say so. This is what is bothering me! Just because you didnt (and I didnt either!) does not mean that others cannot!! They just have to be aware of the risks, and be careful when going thru POE or AOS. If its OKAY!......................................................Then why should They "" BE CAREFUL "" Because, as Yodrak and other people here have mentioned, the CBP at POE or AOS might not understand the situation and it might create problems for the immigrant. Exactly,When in doubt dont do it! thats my point!	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	I did it and you should too = I'm willing to risk your future with my advice. I didnt do it = You shouldnt do it because I say so. This is what is bothering me! Just because you didnt (and I didnt either!) does not mean that others cannot!! They just have to be aware of the risks, and be careful when going thru POE or AOS. If its OKAY!......................................................Then why should They "" BE CAREFUL ""	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	Granted, this just in from the 'misinformation line' but I called them about my RFE, got transferred to CSC and the person I spoke to said that having a cerimony only in the country of your fiance is very normal. She said she's been there for years and to pay no attention to what people post on message boards regarding this matter. I spelled it out quite clearly in my petition and my RFE that we already had wedding photos made, had a cerimony and even a date tentatively planned, and that I had checked and in Thailand, its quite an ordeal for a Thia to marry a foreigner - I even have to get approval from the US Embassy. She told me not to worry one bit, that wat I was doing was quite normal, and if there are any problems with my petition, it won't have anything to do with our planned ceremony in Thailand or our wedding photos. Again, I think my NOA2 is just around the corner, (hopefully) - and we'll see. I was 'assured' what I am planning to do is normal, it happens all the time, and I should have zero worries about it. Bill PS I might add that the RFE I received said nothing about any problem with having a religious ceremony in Thailand. I even marked on my credit card statement the place where I purchased 'wedding photos' and explained in the RFE that this was customary to do before the cerimony in Thailand. I expained it would be a ceremonly ONLY and that the legal marriage was planned for when we got to the USA. The person you talked to on the info line won't be the one greeting you at the POE, ReREAD Yodraks Post! Wait months to be together and take a chance not me! but its your life! Edited by Carol&Marc, 18 October 2006 - 01:25 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	Just thought I would add, Yodrak and meauxna are knowledgeable on this stuff, They were very important to Carol and my success! you see in our timeline no RFE Thanks guys Edited by Carol&Marc, 18 October 2006 - 12:43 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	legally married?	I have personally seen people post here that had the non-legal wedding, and so started the nightmare of proving it wasnt legal! do what you please but your GAMBLING with disater! My two cents! Oh there is a way around it, come to the u.s. get marrid then go back to brazil in the future and have the REAL thing! Edited by Carol&Marc, 18 October 2006 - 12:21 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-10-18 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	photos "3/4 frontal view"??	129F photo instructions ask for "3/4 frontal view" -- does anyone know how this differs from standard passport-style photos? Just checking, thanks. I beleive its full frontal now unless it changed from when Carol and I went thrugh all this.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-11-20 19:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	will USC using public benefits hurt our case?	What about to have emergency health assistance during the K-1 period??? Im the beneficiary and had to go to the ER. Could I have the medicaid take care of it or should I pay it anyway??? On the I-485, part 3, question 2, says: Have you received public assistance in the United States from any source, including the United States government or anystate, county, city or municipality (other than emergency medical treatment), or are you likely to receive public assistance in the future? But, at the I-134 that we filled for the interview says: 4. That this affidavit is made by me for the purpose of assuring the United States Government that the person(s) named in item 3 will not become a public charge in the United States. 5. That I am willing and able to receive, maintain and support the person(s) named in item 3. That I am ready and willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, to guarantee that such person(s) will not become a public charge during his or her stay in the United States, or to guarantee that the above named person(s) will maintain his or her nonimmigrant status, if admitted temporarily and will depart prior to the expiration of his or her authorized stay in the United States. Im just curious because I heard of a case that the Non-USC used the Medicaid and didnt have problems with the AOS. It was an Emergency case also... Any other cases about it??? Carol PS (Im going to pay anyway, I dont want any problems in the future...) Edited by Carol&Marc, 26 April 2006 - 03:21 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-04-26 15:18:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Brasileiritchas	Ele me disse uns USD 400.00, eu acho um absurdo, mas não tenho certeza do valor. Ele vai no porão, com injeção para dormir. PELO AMOR DE DEUS NESSA!!! NAO FACA ISSO!!! NENHUMA CIA AEREA DEIXA NENHUM PET IR DORMINDO, ANYMORE, A NAO SER Q TENHAS SERIAS RAZOES PRA ISSO! SEU GATO PODE MORRER NA VIAGEM JAH Q A INJECAO FAZ A PRESSAO SANGUINEA BAIXAR E AI JUNTA COM A ALTITUDE DO AVIAO E NAO EH NADA BOM... A UNICA COISA Q OUVI FALAR Q VC PODE DAR EH FLORAL OU HOMEOPATIA, MAS ELES NAO IRAO DORMIR, SOH ACALMAR UM POUCO. Ow pessoal!!! Interessante o q os vizinhos estao fazendo neh??? To rindo a toa com a novela q eles estao fazendo... Fiz akele comment sem o intuito de ofender ninguem, mas soh dar uma apimentada na novela deles e ficou muito divertido!!! kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Vou postar hj a tarde (noite ai pra vcs no Brasil) sobre o dilema dos pets, aguardem... Bjones, Carol EDIT: Nessa, eu fui pela Continental tb e eles trataram os animais muito bem. Nenhum deles chegou com perna quebrada ou nenhum arranhao, mas vai se preparando eh caro mesmo: vc liga pra CIA Aerea e eles falam 100 doletas neh??? Errado, qdo vc realmente comeca o processo vc vai ver q vai ter q pagar agente da policia federal e ai vai um monte de dinheiro... Edited by Carol&Marc, 30 August 2006 - 02:31 PM.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-08-30 14:27:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Brasileiritchas	noooooooooooooossssa!!! como sao exagerados!!! pq eles nao pediram pra pinnar antes, uai???? locos sao eles!!! Carol	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-08-30 02:57:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Brasileiritchas	Sim, eu trouxe, minhas 2 cadelas e meu gato.	Carol&Marc	Female	Brazil	2006-08-29 09:38:00