Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using Nickname on letters/cards to Fiance (k1 visa)	Same issue here. What we did is on documents requesting "Other names used", we put NICKNAME; Jito (for hubby) and NICKNAME; Kelly (for me) just in case... I never wrote it down on any application like(N400)since i have never used my nickname on legal documents.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-04-27 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using Nickname on letters/cards to Fiance (k1 visa)	Thanks Everyone! @ Otto and Karin ~ is Schatz a german word for darling? @ TheBears~ thanks for the info!I remember When i was growing up in the Philippines, My grandma told me nicknames are given so a child wouldnt be t0o sickly.I think it's the same concept.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-04-27 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using Nickname on letters/cards to Fiance (k1 visa)	Thanx Rob! and Goodluck on your petition! I hope Audy will be here s0on!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-04-27 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using Nickname on letters/cards to Fiance (k1 visa)	Funny - my husband is known as Chas too (obviously not his legal name). So all our correspondence had Chas on it too - we had no problems whatsoever. Thanks a lot, Tracy!!! Few persons named Chas or Chaz i know are all guys. :blush:Your husband has a cool name! Thanks again! Edited by Chazzie, 27 April 2010 - 03:25 PM.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-04-27 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Using Nickname on letters/cards to Fiance (k1 visa)	Hi everyone!I will be petitioning my fiance using K1 visa soon and was reading all the requirements...I have known my fiance since i was in gradeschool and he calls me by my nickname "Chaz", My family and my close friends would adress me using my nickname but i have never used my nickname on legal documents.My question is, All the letters we wrote to each other was signed as Chaz.And i know letters/cards are one of the key evidences to establish our relationship. Would our case get in trouble because of my nickname? All response and comments will be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-04-27 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	I only sent about 5 photos, but I joined it with a receipt or proof of a place we had been...for example: photos of us in Philadelphia or New York City coupled with train tickets, restaurant receipts or gas receipts to show proof of the dates. I also sent a sampling of emails or cards detailing key moments in the relationship to show a progression of events. I went down the list on the I 129F and only sent a few items of each example - my final packet was nearly 1 inch thick, though. I also labeled everything and put the items in separate see-thru pockets....organized the whole thing according to my cover letter...and we were approved without any problems or RFE's. When we went to HK i didnt saved our receipts although i can provide copy of my credit card summary that shows account activity in HK.I did saved our boarding pass tickets and itinerary and have lots of letters/cards , skype calls, pics to establish our relationship.Thank you so much!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-08 00:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	You will get lots of good advice here about that and many others may have equal or better approaches to this. What I did was take about 30 - 36 digital pics and present them on a regular 8-1/2 x 11 in. plain paper on an MS-Word document. I opened a pic in photoshop and copied it to the clipboard and then pasted it into Word. That way I could get about 4 on a page, with my own custom captions. I printed them on a laserjet color printer in the office. Many at home have color printers. You may want to make individual shots that you can print cheaply for 25 cents each at CVS or wherever. If they don't already have dates, you should put the date & caption on the back. You can have more or less than I did. Most were of us together but others were with us and her family. Best of luck. Thats what i am planning to do, My fiance actually suggested it, He's more techy than i am...lol...more pics but less number of pages, easier for them to read too coz they dont have to flip the picture to read the caption...Thanks a lot!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-08 00:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	I made a scrap book and the consular was sold I saw the look on his face. Awww you made the consular heart melt! I'll ask my fiance to bring our scrap book t0o and box filled with letters on the day of his interview!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 18:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	Thank you everyone! I am just waiting for my Oath taking on the 26th so i can make copy of my naturalization certificate and mail in my petition.Im s0o excited!Thank's for all the help!I really appreciate it!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 18:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	Who did the visiting in the 2yr period prior to the 129F petition? If you both did, you only need yours, if he just did, then show his. You don't really need letters at this stage, as PushBrk talked about. But if your the petitioner - just concentrate on your stuff. Engagement receipts? not needed for the initial petition. Your fiance can take them with him to the interview (where they look for a bonafide relationship). I arrived here in the US 4/22/2005, i came home in the Phil Dec 2006 until January 2007 to visit and then another trip last year Feb 2009 till March 2009, we both went to HK for a short trip and before i came back here, he proposed to me. I am always the one visiting since its so hard for Filipinos to get a tourist visa. Thanks!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	Passport stamps are to show travel for visits. If you are the female USC, and all travel to visit is your travel, then his passport stamps would be of no use. Use passport stamps that evidence time together in the same country. IMO, a receipt for an engagement ring is of little use but he could scan it and email it to you to include in the petition filing. You'll need his original signed G325a and letter of intent too, so if you don't have those already, he'll be mailing to the USA anyway. Thank you so much! We both have our passport stamped when we went to HongKong for a short trip.Do you think it's of use if i'll provide copy of his stamped pp too, since it would show we were together on that trip?Thanks again!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	I take it you are speaking of filing the I-129F petition. It is not an "app" for anything. I recommend photos be printed 9 to a full page in color on plain paper. 12 - 18 is a good number if you have them but zero is OK too. Make sure you concentrate on the required primary evidence like boarding passes, passport stamps and/or in country receipts. Photos are secondary evidence and are not sufficient without primary evidence to go with them. i have more questions...Do they also need stamp from his passport or just mine?and the letters i have are from him and my letters to him are over there. so do they need both?They were saying to include engagement receipts but he has it.Im just confused coz most cases ive read are all guys who are here in the US and their fiancees in different countries.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	I take it you are speaking of filing the I-129F petition. It is not an "app" for anything. I recommend photos be printed 9 to a full page in color on plain paper. 12 - 18 is a good number if you have them but zero is OK too. Make sure you concentrate on the required primary evidence like boarding passes, passport stamps and/or in country receipts. Photos are secondary evidence and are not sufficient without primary evidence to go with them. sorry for using the word app.thanks for your reply!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How many is too many?	Hi everyone! Im starting to complete the checklist for my application for k1 using I-129F and i dont know how many photos me and my fiance should be included in the app.We have so many pictures from trips, travel,engagement etc.Some say 5-10, others say the more the better.Im confused.And is it ok to watermark the dates on the photos if im sending lots of pics? although i know i still need to write the date, names and location at the back of the pics. And how many letters too?Some say to provide letters from wide range dates but how many is enough to be just right?We both have a box filled with letters and cards but how many is too many???I dont want the process to be delayed for RFE.If anyone can give me an exact number that would be very helpful.Thank's in advance!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-07 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	questions about K1 application	Hello Vjers! I'm starting to gather everything needed for our K1 application. I just have few question if somebody can help me. 1. Regarding G-325A Do we need to send 8 copies? 4 copies from me and 4 from my fiance? Should my fiance signed the G-325A? because I saw one forum and they were saying beneficiary don't need to signed it (I'm confused). 2. It's needed to send copy of my passport. Are they talking about my old passport? Because I just passed my naturalization this month and i won't have my US passport until later. Should I wait for that? I am also just waiting for my oath ceremony so i can file my I-129F for my fiance. You only need to submit a copy of naturalization certificate (front and back). That's all you need to prove them that you are a US citizen.You & your fiance only need one orig G325A signed and dated.Check the k1 guidelines and checklist here in visa journey, i printed it out and it's of big help to organize everything that u need to submit. Good luck to us both!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-08 17:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	proof having met	we have intenararies, boarding pass, passport stamps, i was asking how did you guys put names on the pictures do i need to put names of relatives family and friends? thank you we printed about 4-6 photos in 1 page photo paper and i put captions underneath.I used casio print out sticker so it's neatly done.We have about 6 pages.Its important to put the date, place and who were with you on the pix.You can either name them or at least let them know from which side of the family(yours or his)good luck. Edited by Chazzie, 30 May 2010 - 01:04 PM.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-05-30 13:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USPS left notice to CA service center for I-129F package	I signed up for proof of delivery and just received an email from USPS today that they received the package! yay!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 14:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USPS left notice to CA service center for I-129F package	OK i feel better now! thanks Darnell and L &V!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	USPS left notice to CA service center for I-129F package	Hi everyone! I sent in my I129F package to California service Center last friday 5/28/10 via USPS express.I was checking its status and it states that a notice was left last saturday.I tried to call USPS to redeliver my package but only the recipient can do so.Does anyone have similar experience?Does CA service center call USPS to redeliver package?I wasnt thinking when i mailed my packet,i should have just mailed it at the start of the week instead of a friday .Any insight will be highly appreciated.Thanks! Edited by Chazzie, 01 June 2010 - 12:56 PM.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How soon to gather requirements	Your income level is good enough. You need to contact the IRS and order tax transcripts for the past 3 years, collect pay stubs starting now, gather your W-2s, and ask your boss or human resources person for a letter verifying your employment--this letter should be on company letterhead and specify your position, your salary, and when you started working there. You can also get a bank statement showing how long you've had your account and how much you've got. Try to get as many of these things as you can for the I-134, read the instructions for the I-134, and read the guides here. There's a checklist of what you need to put together at this stage. Read the guides carefully. hi! What's IRS #? and does it require a fee to order tax transcripts? thanx!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 23:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	OK to Fedex I-129F	According to the USCIS web site. http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD One can send via private courier to California Service Center 24000 Avila Road 2nd Floor, Room 2312 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 So, I am Fedexing tonight! Thanks for everyones replies! that's good to know... good luck!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	OK to Fedex I-129F	Hi, Finally(!) sending in The I-129F....Today. Was going to send USPS rr but thought Why not send Fedex overnight. Has any one done this? is it acceptable? Thanks! Fedex and UPS doesnt accept PO BOX addresses.Better use USPS express with tracking # and request for proof of delivery.good luck!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-01 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	quick question	are they open saturdays to recieve mails? they are close saturday, sunday and holidays.I mailed my I129F package friday and they received it Tues(monday was holiday).My package did arrived at CA service center Saturday but USPS just left them a notice.Just mail it on monday.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-04 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Hi All...	i agree!, visa journey is very informative! good luck	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-06 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	NOA1	Were all on the same boat...	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-07 23:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	k1 NOA1 missing middle name	when i received my NOA1,my fiance's (beneficiary) middle name wasnt also listed.Middle name is a middle name, as long as first and last name is correct, its ok. (i guess?)	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-18 00:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confused On Documents!!	Hello, I just started my process with the K-1 Visa, I am trying to to do this process on my own without no legal help since hiring a lawyer is so expensive these days. I have obtained all the documents needed in order to apply for the K-1 Visa but I have a feeling I am missing something. I did seek legal help with a lawyer he was nice enough to provide me with some advice but was unable to go into details because he did not take my case. So far the documents listed below is what I have obtain using this site as my guide. The site doesn't explain who details information goes on which form, so I was wondering if anyone is kind enough to guide me in the right direction or correct me if anything i have included is incorrect Here are the documents I have obtained and filled out 1. I-129 form (includes both of our information) 2. G-325 (fiance info, 2 copies) 3. G-325 (us citizen info, 1 copy) 4. I-134 ( I have 2 sponsors) 5. Letter stating we are free to marry (2 letters one for each) 6. D-156 (confused on who's info should be included Mine or Fiancee's) 7. D-156K (confused on who's info should be included Mine or Fiancee's) 8. I have all the other documents requested as well just am unsure of what is sent off along with the forms Now here the issue I have everything filled out expect the D-156 and D-156K I Don't Know what information goes on each form, whether is the US Citizen info on these forms or the Fiance info. When something doesn't apply to you do you leave it blank or write n/a? Can anyone provide me with complete details on what the package should include and what is needed from me as the U.S citizen. Times are rough for me to spent money on a lawyer, when we have useful websites, I searched all the forms and was unable to find a clear answer. I am trying to accomplish this on my own with the help of anyone that is willing to provide me with advice on this matter. Can anyone help me please!! email me missjennie193@msn.com or reply to this post Thank You Jennifer Hi! These might help! here are the contents included in my I129F package: - Payment in the amount of $ 455 - I-129F - I-129F Supplement: Part B, Question 18, explanation of meeting in person - G-325A and passport style photo (Petitioner) - G-325A and passport style photo (Beneficiary) - Copy of Naturalization Certificate (Petitioner) or BC or Passport pages copies - Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner and Beneficiary) - Proof of having met in person in the past two years (passport stamps, tickets,purchase receipts,engagement ring receipt,boarding pass, money remitances,pictures. etc) - Proof of ongoing relationship (skype calls,cards, mails,etc) These are all u need to assemble your I129F package, the rest like I134 , and Tax transcripts will be needed later, so dont be confused. Good luck! Edited by Chazzie, 16 June 2010 - 07:03 PM.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-16 19:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	just a question about proof of meeting and	Something's wrong with the system, i made a reply but it didnt show up. Anyway, Hi! Have u read the guidelines for filing K1 visa here in VJ?it is really helpful. You will need to submit G325A and Letter of intent to marry~signed and dated.If you and your fiance went on a trip together when he came to visit u, then a photocopy of your passport stamps will do, include copies of boarding pass, train tickets as well if u have them.Most of the proof of ongoing relationship needed for now, are the ones your fiance already have, like his passport stamps, E-mails, chat logs,etc.If he doesnt have copies of pictures of u together then just send it to him via e-mail so he can print it out here in the US,Im sure he wont mind. As for other docs like BC, police clearance,their validity expires so what u can do for now is check where u can get it and how long it takes for them to process it, I suggest submit the I129F first then wait for NOA1. Hope i was able to help.Good luck! Edited by Chazzie, 21 June 2010 - 03:05 PM.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-21 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	just a question about proof of meeting and	so I have a rather blonde and silly question I currently in the process making a fiance visa pack to send to my fiance via email in the states we are hoping to start the process when we next meet up for my next trip in October. So here is my question we have pitures and my flight tickets from my previous trip should the tickets be a photocopy or can they be pictures of my flight tickets as I don't currently own a printer as for the stamp in my passport too I thought this might be clearer to send via email, we are trying to keep the costs down as I fear the post going to states will be VERY slow going by previous experiences it took a small box two months to arrive. Another question with regards to all the stuff I've read online should I get my police checks and birth cerficates done now and notarised my problem being is i'm moving in two weeks and no one in the new area no one will know me which worries me on notarising anything i might need. I want to be prepared but then there is the question shall i wait till I come back from my trip to send copies of notarised b/c and police checks to prove that I am in an ongoing relationship with him. Thank you for reading and i look forward to any advice Emmy	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-06-21 14:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Approved in 21 Days-VSC	congrats again!i need to check my mail too	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-07-04 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	VSC picking up the pace!!	how come CSC is not as fast as VSC? just curious.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-07-04 17:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	How did you decide on a K1?	We've chosen K1, simply because we both plan to have our dream church wedding back in the Philippines.It just make sense for both of us because most of our family and close friends are back there.We'll be having a small city hall wedding when he gets here for our " wedding for now", and then save money for about less than 2 years for our " wedding for later". Whatever decision u both choose, let it come from the heart nothing beats that one. Good Luck!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-08-30 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	QUESTION ABOUT NOA2	Nothing that is worthwhile is ever easy.Remember that.May we all have the strength and patience to endure this process.Easier said than done:blink: but im keeping the faith!!! Hang in there everyone!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-08-31 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Aproved Finally! - but need guidance please	I wish we were being processed in Vermont. If only my papers were processed in Vermont, my fiance is having his interview by now....(sigh)	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-09-02 16:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is Anyone Else Who Filed in June Waiting for NOA2?	waiting is boring...	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-08-30 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I am still waiting for NOA2 since June 2	all these waiting makes me insane.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-09-17 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Did CSC just die?	Hiyee! Have extra patience, keep yourself busy,and hang on to your love. Thats what keeping me sane right now. good luck to all of us!	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-10-03 01:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Dealing with the waiting game	I want this waiting game to be over.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-09-02 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Application hasn't been "touched" in 3 months	:blush:mine hasnt been touched for 137 days...Ive been waiting for 140 days now since my NOA1, 10 more anxious nights till i can call them.Anyway,good luck on your journey.May yours be quick and painless.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-10-25 16:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What was the hardest part of the process??	Waiting is the only hardest part of the process,the rest are manageable.	Chazzie	Female	Philippines	2010-10-24 21:01:00