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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid I get it right?

I have not come across a minimum number of years restriction for citizenship for I-129fs for K1s. It doesn't appear to be mentioned in requirements for filing (just that one must be a citizen).

 

The basic requirements are:

 

* Both parties be free to marry

* Must have met face-to-face within the 2 years prior to the filing of the petition

* Are able and willing to marry within 90 days of entry on the K1 visa

 

Not passing judgement - but it struck me as a potential red flag that you're seeking to bring a fiancé over almost immediately after obtaining your citizenship.  You may want to think about that when you're putting together your relationship evidence. Is your fiancé from your country of origin?


Edited by lost_at_sea, 23 February 2014 - 12:06 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-23 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical during period, is it ok?

So I wonder when they check the breasts in some countries, what are they looking for?


I have noticed some correlation of the breast check with age. I wonder if they only do it at an age where the woman may be of an age to be getting mammograms. Don't know for sure, but it feels like that may be a reason.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-23 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical during period, is it ok?
For London, it would not matter. The genital exam is a glance down the knickers for a nano second, and there is no urine test. Just FYI if someone searches this forum and finds this thread.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-23 05:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLewisville Recipient refused delivery

Do you mean you sent the I129f package to Lewisville? Did you use the address here?

 

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


Edited by lost_at_sea, 22 July 2013 - 01:02 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-22 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa approval when both of us live abroad

Thank you both for your comments.
 
Does the CR-1 interviewing process is "easier" as we are already married? I mean: no point on taking a pile of printed conversations since we are married... how does it change from a fiancee interview.
 
Also, how does unemployment impacts the process? considering with obtain affidavit support would it be a big deal if she is unemployed?




You'll still need to gather up some relationship evidence. Interviews are probably similar. There's reviews available (look up at the main menu for.embassy reviews).

Beneficiary employment status is pretty irrelevant. So long as the petitioner can cover the affidavit, or get a joint sponsor, that's all you need to worry about.



lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-19 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa approval when both of us live abroad

wow - I did not expect such a quick turn around time for a response! thank you!
 
We live in Costa Rica. Relocating from job will be difficult, there has to be a strong business need and that could take years, I'm actually planning on quitting, I don't think it will be impossible to find a job in the finance/accounting area in the US. I could use my father's domicile as potential residence and would be counting on savings (and him) to survive the time without job.
 
An attorney did warn me about the taxes and I'm in the process of paying the last 3 years (ouch - $$$$) so we can take that problem out of the way.
 
I did consider marriage here but everywhere I read the K1 visa is the preferred option over marriage, so... 
In the end all we want is to be together so we are open to both scenarios.
 







Consider the CR-1. It has many benefits, not least that the beneficiary can work and travel straight away (it takes at least 3 months to do this from filing AOS/EAD/AP on the K1 route) plus you save yourself a grand in AOS fees.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 17 February 2014 - 04:10 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa approval when both of us live abroad
You can file from outside. That's cool.

2 issues:

Since you don't live there, you'll need to look into the domicile aspect. You'll need to show you have one or are in the process of good-faith establishing one (opening bank accounts, finding somewhere to live, applying for jobs etc.). Search the forum for examples.

You say you work for a US company? Can they transfer your job? Or would the job continue when you move? If so, that might negate the need for joint sponsor and help your domicile problem. If the job goes away when you move and no savings - joint sponsor.

Finally - have you been filing your US tax returns? :)

Filing from abroad is no serious issue, though. You sound like you'll have no real problems.

P.S. What country do you reside in?

Edited by lost_at_sea, 17 February 2014 - 02:31 PM.













lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-17 14:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

 

They say it's not "advised" but from everyone's experience here, it seems like most people get through as long as they have proof of ties and aren't staying incredibly long/raise flags. I'm surprised you would advise similarly seeing as how your profile states that your fiance came, was pulled into secondary, and made it out to visit just fine.....can I ask why the change of heart?

 

You'll be fine. Take the advice here to travel with plenty of "ties-home" documentation and there should be no issue. Having a pending petition can actually be great data for the officer, since it shows you're spending time and money to do the process properly (have your NOA1 in your "ties" paperwork). Some folks get pulled into secondary (and then can show all their good documentation) but in reality, it's not that common.  

 

Worst case scenario?  You get put back on the plane.  It won't harm the petition.

 

I went to the USA 3 times with a pending petition.  Zero bother.


Edited by lost_at_sea, 22 February 2014 - 11:55 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-02-22 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Thanks for the info! i didn´t put any tags in my previous post and now I can´t find it! Help pls!

 

http://www.visajourn...b-depends-on-it

 

(Click your own name next time, and look on the left side for "topics" and "posts")


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-23 11:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Yes, sorry! I didn´t mention it. He is Spanish, and speaks Spanish. He´s been working on his English but I doubt it´s a level to answer all those questions. The car we have is under my name. He works on an off, and his contract is up Sept. 15th. 

 

He could just come with me for the initial move, while we look for an apartment, buy a car etc, stay those 3 months and then wait for his Inmigrant Visa. But I see it could take a while. Is it really 8 months?

 

What else could be proof to tie him to Spain? Enrolment in a degree?

Thanks for your help!

 

The other post you started has some responses that you might want to take a look at. Yes, it's really 8 months.

 

If he goes with you when you go back and you say you're looking for an apartment together, buy a car etc. and he's planning to stay the whole 90 days and he has no job at home in Spain, they're not gonna let him in, imho. It'll look an awful lot like he's planning to stay put with you.

 

Good proofs for home: School/College, a job, a house rental agreement/mortgage.


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-23 11:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Hi!!! does someone know if i can ask for a tourist visa while i am waiting the USCIS to give us a respond abour our case??? I am from Colombia and it is difficult sometimes to get a visa although i have been in the US a couple of times even like an au pair, but know i am with my fiance in the K1 visa process and i dont know if i can ask for a tourist visa while we wait for the answer.

 

Any help it is appreciate

 

You probably should have started a new thread for this, hopefully a mod will pop this out to it's own thread shortly.

 

Anyway - yes, you can apply for a tourist visa, however, applying for tourist visas when you have a pending K1 may be very difficult, as to qualify for the tourist visa you need to be able to show that you intend to come home after your tourism visits. You need to be able to show strong ties to home, etc. and having an active petition that is for the purposes of settling in the USA may be a counter point against you, as you are showing you have intent to be there for good in the end - they may think you're trying to short-cut with a tourism visa.  

 

SOooo... you can always try it, but be aware that you have to make a really, really, solid case to show you're only going to use it for tourism and return home.


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-11 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

I'm flying into JFK on April 3rd for a month and a half. We're not far away from NOA2 (in theory), so I'm hoping everything will go ok!

It's tricky because I'm renting a room from a friend so don't have any lease.. And I don't have any job ties either. It's so scary! But I'm sure if I take a copy of NOA1, and return flights, maybe a letter from our lawyer it'll be ok..

Any tips? :)


I went to NY (JFK) in January for a week (it was my birthday, bf had to go over for work, so he went ahead of me by a week so I travelled alone). Immigration officer just asked when I was going home (a week later), what I was doing (having my birthday here), who I was travelling with (my boyfriend, but he's already here for work) and then to take my picture which I made a goofy face in and she said "no, like a model!" (I think she was Polish, so it sounded particularly cute). Wished me well. The chap asking for my blue card asked me if I was on my own, and I said "sort of, but my boyfriend is already here - he'll be outside waiting to pick me up" and he said "ah, okay, have a nice time!". No problems.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 06 March 2013 - 07:43 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-06 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to file 129 f if living abroad

This is an insane process.  I am just lost with all of the steps.  It is incredibly overwhelming

 

It's feels that way at first, but after going through K1, AOS and ROC, I look back on it all and it was not so bad, in fact it feels fairly easy after doing a bit of research.

 

 

The thing is if I establish domicile in the US, he is coming with me.  I am not establishing domicile without him.  I have a job and make money.  The goverment should accept that.  They want people to show that the person has money and they don't even accept my income and I need my parents to help?  I have money that I make that should be enough.  Do they not realize how hard they make it for people?  Just accept my money and get me the visa!

 

Sounds like you have never spent any time apart from your fiance...  Yes it's hard but what's a few months compared to a life time together?  I feel like relationships are very strong if they can get through that.  My husband and I were in a long distance relationship for five years before we got married.  It was always hard and got harder with each separation.  But it was nothing new to us to be separated for months at a time.  I find it funny that people who have never gone through that just act like it's impossible.  No, it is not impossible.  If your love is strong enough you will make it through.  Just think of the goal at the end to be together forever, no more separations.

Yeah, I see what you are saying that we should just be allowed to have our fiance/spouse with us at all times, but already even with these types of immigration processes, there are still foreigners faking a relationship just to get a green card, even when the USC is believing the relationship is real.  Not saying that is what is going on with your relationship, but I can see why immigration by marriage is that way here.  Can you imagine if it was that easy for someone to get a fiance visa, just get one because you a fiance?  No interview, no proof of relationship, no nothing?  There would be way more people trying to fake a relationship to get to the U.S. if it was that easy.


Edited by BirdyGirl85, 06 May 2014 - 05:42 PM.

BirdyGirl85FemaleFinland2014-05-06 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIts been a week since my interview...haven't received any confirmation from 2GO

Hello guys. I just checked our status online and it now changed to AP. My wife said the CO asked for a copy of CENOMAR, which she didn't have during the interview. So does that mean, it will still take a month or so?


edscrispinMalePhilippines2014-09-23 10:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIts been a week since my interview...haven't received any confirmation from 2GO

Good day people. I just want to ask if the days are business days only or does it include weekends? My wife had her interview Sept. 18. She told me that they took her passport and that at the releasing section, she was told by the girl there that "it" will just be delivered to our house. So should we count Saturday and Sunday? I just checked CEAC site and it says there "Ready." Thank you.


edscrispinMalePhilippines2014-09-22 20:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa questions/problems

hi, my name is Jose. I am in the process of petitioning for a k1 visa. My wife to be is currently in Mexico and I really need to fully understand the petitioning process in order to continue. On the petition for the visa, it asks for her passport number but unfortunately she currently does not have one. Can someone please explain to me what I must fill out and in what order? Will I have a problem if I leave her passport number blank? Or should she get her passport first? thank you in advance for your answers.

That's a no brainer, tell her to get a passport, she must have one


mike79Not TellingHaiti2014-03-08 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Just thought I'd share my experience - also at SFO!

 

There was nothing to worry about, I found everyone at POE very friendly. I queued in a slightly longer line because I could see a few of the officers were smiling a lot and joking around with people - I ended up getting the most gruff looking person (of course!) but he was fine. It went like this:

 

Him: Purpose of visit?

Me: Visiting my fiancé and his family.

Him: How long are you staying?

Me: Just under three weeks.

 

And that was it! It made me feel a lot better going through knowing I had documents to show, but I was still very nervous. I guess the best advice is to be prepared for an interrogation, tell the truth, and keep your answers short and sweet! I also chatted to a lady on the plane who flies to SFO about 5 times a year to visit her daughter. She said she's never had a bad experience with the immigration people there - good to know if that's the airport you're flying to. 

 


Anne__Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-12-06 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Don't worry too much.  I entered the US twice without having a job or a proper home to go back to.

 

The most important item is your return ticket.  By all means, take your parent's itinerary as well as that will show that you're getting the same flights going back. 

 

Do you have anything to show that you have to go back?  Car and car insurance?  Phone contract?  Have a look at this list here:

 

http://www.visajourn...content/k1visit

 

Don't lie to immigration about your reasons for coming to the US but don't volunteer extra information.

 

 

 

Thanks Anna - I hadn't seen that page on the website and that really helps.. I have car insurance so I'll take that too. (One more question, sorry!) When you are initially asked what your purpose of the visit is, should I straight out say "I'm visiting my fiancé" or should I keep it to "leisure" or "visiting" and wait until they ask for more details? 


Anne__Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-11-07 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!

Hi everyone, I'm getting really nervous about going through immigration next week and being turned away! Was wondering if anyone had any advice...

I'm staying for three weeks, and I'm taking one bag... my parents are flying out 10 days after me and we're flying home together (first time our families are meeting!), so I was thinking about taking my parent's itinerary to show we're leaving together. 

 

Thing is, I've just finished my master's degree and I'm unemployed and living at home - so I don't have a proof of employment or rental agreement. Is there anything else I can take to show I don't intend to stay/marry there? I'm going to take my NOA/NOA2 and receipt of my medical exam to show we're doing everything legally. I'd appreciate any help, I'm really scared!! 


Anne__Not TellingUnited Kingdom2013-11-07 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureseffective way to get fast approval

The great news for you is that your fiancee is from the Philippines. The wait time is generally shorter. Our NOA1 took 40 days. We were lucky enough to have our paperwork sent to CSC. Check out the timelines on this link.  See the huge differences in processing times based on where your paperwork is sent. Unfortunately, you have no control over where it goes.

 

http://www.visajourn...nt/k1historical


Edited by daviddelen, 27 March 2014 - 05:58 PM.

daviddelenNot TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPotential fiance is already married

Was she introduced to you by a trusted source? I'd be very leery of this kind of situation.


daviddelenNot TellingPhilippines2014-08-25 02:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you a former exchange visitor (J) who has not yet fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement?

Wil anybody help me

Would recommend you start your own thread so you can have answers focused on your question/s. It might get confusing if you piggy back on some one else's thread and people might not know whether the answer regards your question or someone else. 

 

;) 


NorrisSFMaleMexico2014-04-27 19:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE - Specific Questions [split topic]
Hi! I hope you can help me, i am petitioning my fiance and I received a I797E RFE I submitted all the evidence like pictures together, photocopy of love letters, international phone bills, but now they are asking all foreign language documents. And a intent to marry an evidence that a beneficiary should show the evidence an statement ,wedding preparation or other evidence that clearly establishes couple's intent to marry. Does it mean that the beneficiary should submit a bank statement,notarized stament that he's going to marry me here in US? Pls help

Thanks


anamarie10Not TellingPhilippines2013-09-08 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate kept by Officer at PoE, now I need for AOS

Thank you so much!!!!!!!

It did come up after my research on the forum. One of the answers were perfect for us. Thanks a lot.


SaoPaulo 2 DallasNot TellingBrazil2014-07-01 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate kept by Officer at PoE, now I need for AOS

I came to US on my K1 visa. On my interview at the consulate, I didn't have a copy of my Birth Certificate, and I was told that it wans't a problem, it would be delivered at my house.

 

Once the packege arrived, I noticed that my BC was inside the envelop we are not suppose to open.

At the PoE, I told the officer what happened, and I would like to have the original of my BC back. He said I could take any of the documents back.

Now I wonder how can I apply for the Adjustment of Status since I don't have one of the "must have" documents.


Any help is welcome.







SaoPaulo 2 DallasNot TellingBrazil2014-07-01 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresYes, you can visit!
Hi,
 
Me and my partner met during his vacation in Brazil FEB/ 2011. We had an affair and became facebook friends chatting very often, but no relationship yet. When I told him I was planning a trip to Argentina for my vacations that year, he invited me to go to California instead. I could stay in his house and it wouldnt be so expensive. I accept the offer and applied for the B2 visa in march 2011. 
 
August 2011 i got the visa just one week before my flight to USA.
 
I arrived at LAX sept/2011 I answered the reason of my trip was tourism (100% true). We spent 15 days 24/7 together. the day i left we cried like babys at the airport. We didnt know when or if we would ever meet again, that´s why it was so painful.
 
Dec/2011, my partner went back to brazil to visit me. At this point we decided to have a long distance relatioship which is never easy. More tears at the departure day.
 
Jun/2012, I went to California for 28 days. It was amazing and we were definitly in love of each other. Once again I said the reason of my trip was vacation. I was afraid of telling them i was going to see my boyfriend and they do not let me in.
 
Nov/2012, after so much time together, as I arrived back to Brazil I missed him so much that i decided to go back to visit him. He was unnemployed and was up to me to travel again. This time we met in NY, reason of trip: tourism! 
 
March/2013, He flew to Brazil again to visit me.
 
Once the gay marriage became legal we decided to get married.
 
Oct/2013 I visit him again for 7 weeks this time. At the airport I was asked the reason of staying so long, tour and visit a friend, and what is my job in Brazil, which i told the same answer I gave during the B2 visa interview.
 
4 days before the legal marriage I learned from a similar website that getting married while in a tourist visa wasnt legal and it would bring us some trouble. Considering I was coming back to Brazil instead of staying in US and apply for the GC. I heard that I could be sent home from the airport since I was married trying to get into US in a B2 visa.
 
 
We didnt get married and start the paperwork for the K1 visa once I was back in Brazil.
 
The week after I left US, my fiance sent the package to Dallas. I am sick, very nervous because all that I want now is stay by his side and is very painful be apart of the one you love and want to build a life together.
 
We are planing to meet again in another country (central america) in few months.
 
I will give updates of our case when we get it.

SaoPaulo 2 DallasNot TellingBrazil2013-12-30 23:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens at the medical??

They don't take blood tests unless you have certain medical conditions or are being testing for drug/alcohol abuse. 

 

They always do a blood draw. They're checking for syphilis. If you didn't get that test, you were likely a lucky oversight. :)

 

The tests they do are mentioned in the pdf: http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-16 18:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens at the medical??
Also, it's not really like a hospital. It's more like a fusty old office with some GPs in it. :)

You can take whatever you want in - a drink or whatever is fine.

Best tip I got - take a little tote bag with you to stick your clothes in - you end up carrying a pile around with you between rooms (they put you in a robe for the xray and checkup - done in diff rooms), and that'll likely minimize the opportunity to lose your bra/shirt. ;) Also a hairband if your hair is longer, to tie it back for the xray (which is done standing and takes seconds).

Edited by lost_at_sea, 16 December 2013 - 11:25 AM.





lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-16 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 and vwp

You shouldn't have any issues.  So long as you can prove you've met (anywhere, it doesn't have to be in the US or Sweden), within 2 years of submitting the petition, then that's fine.  

 

Read and follow the guide: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

Your meeting proof will need to be more than a photo - you'll need to also include boarding passes/passport stamps to prove the dates.


Edited by lost_at_sea, 19 December 2013 - 07:38 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-19 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving and re-entering US after K1/marriage

 

The honeymoon is actually a trip we won in a competition, which is kind of once in a lifetime kind of opportunity!

 

Is Advanced Parole the same thing as the application for I-131 'Application for Travel Document'? 

 

I'm under the impression that at time of filing for AOS after marriage, that I include I-131 (to be able to leave and re-enter US before AOS is approved) and I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (to be able to look for a job before AOS is approved). And the risk is that these take a while to process.

 

Is this incorrect?

 

How lucky of you!

 

Yes, AP is Application for Travel Document.

 

I don't see why travelling with AP is risky, other than as you say - you might not get it in time.  


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-19 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving and re-entering US after K1/marriage

AOS can take anything up to a year.

 

To be able to work and travel abroad sooner than that, you should apply for EAD and AP, which you can do for free if you send the correct forms in with your AOS package.  You should get EAD/AP back in about 3 months, but of course - nothing in this process is guaranteed, so I wouldn't book any expensive trips abroad until you know you can definitely leave and get back into the USA.

 

See this guide, which mentions both of these forms (I-131 and I-765): http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos


Edited by lost_at_sea, 19 December 2013 - 07:51 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-19 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLosing sleep over K1

The problem I have with that solution is that they could place misrep on him if they find he was trying to enter on a K-1 visa yet they have this evidence he is married. So that's why I thought it might be best to prevent that by withdrawing and starting over properly.


Ah. So this is where I wonder if regional knowledge would help. Whatever ceremony they did... If that's a widely understood thing there, can they simply enquire with the embassy first and just plain ask if that's a problem?

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 November 2013 - 08:49 PM.


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-13 20:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLosing sleep over K1

It's not so black and white as this. He never legally married (or at least file it with the government there), however, he sent this with his K-1 petition:

"I wrote in my timeline that we were married in front of our family and friends and sent it in along with the usual wedding pictures, boarding passes from my trip to Vietnam, receipts from the hotel that did the wedding banquet.."

This, to me, would be a red flag for the embassy.



Oh. For sure. But if he's not legally married, he can't go for the CR-1 until it's made legal. A little bit rock/hard place.

Can we get this thread moved to region specific? I feel it needs local knowledge of marriage custom.

Although they are already through so far then I wonder if they'd do best to plow on with the K1 interview and legalise the wedding if they get denied to switch processes.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 November 2013 - 08:41 PM.





lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-13 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLosing sleep over K1
The question is: are you currently legally married?

If yes: File the i-130 for CR-1
If no: Continue with I-129f for K1



lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-11-13 20:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?

 

 

My question is, has anybody been to this drug specialist ? what am I expecting? The appointment is tomorrow. I cannot wait to finalise this as this medical is still pending for two weeks.

 

Thanks in advance

 

I've never come across anyone in the UK going as far as seeing a drug specialist. I think you'll have to report back and be the information provider. :)


lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-16 14:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?

 
 
You would think the beneficiary would be the one doing MORE of the research, since it's their life that is being scrutinized before they get there.


That's certainly how I felt, as the beneficiary. I read everything I could!

Oh well. Too late for the OP on this thread.



lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-05 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?

Wow can't believe some of the answers here. jeez a bit harsh don't ya think lol
Sorry bout the situation mate. Unless they hot boxed you at your party, it would be hard to fail. haha you sure they didn't make you some medibles for your birthday without you knowing? 
I'm not sure how it works over there, but i don't think i was even drug tested here. i just said no to previous drug use and that was it i think. Unless they did it and just didn't mention it because i passed. Also, i was given the test results before you have to hand them in with your application. I'm assuming they got sent straight to immigration there? otherwise whats to stop you from "losing" the envelope and going in for a new physical in a couple weeks? Just a thought.
I know that when i went for mine, i never smoked for that month but was still around ALOT of smoking. 3 days staying at a friends place for a mardis gras parade thing, where everyone (like 6 people) were smoking constantly,and then the weekend before my exam we both went to a sublime concert. Which was just a room full of hundreds of people smoking blunts for 3 hours.
 
If, like you say, you have never smoked before in your life, and it was infact passive smoking, it should have been out of your system within a couple of weeks, at most. Drink water and do excercise. If you are a regular smoker, or your douche bag friends did infact feed you some, then you might wanna get your shoes on and start running those fat cells off. lol




London doesn't routinely drug test. They test if you admit to drugs or you give them cause to believe you may have taken drugs. Just giving them suspicion is enough for them to write something unfavourable on the report.

Medicals in London go direct to embassy by courier. You can't "lose" it.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 05 December 2013 - 12:34 PM.



lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-05 12:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?

Interesting, when I was in the British military many lifetimes ago and they were bringing in compulsory random drug tests we were told that research had been done into passive smoking.
They told us that to test positive for marijuana from passive smoking you would have to have been standing in a smoke filled phonebox for about 8 hours breathing it in.
I've never known wether or not that was true or if they were just saying it so no-one would try to use passive smoking as an excuse.


Matches the research published on the internet.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-05 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?

I know the US military allows for a small amount of THC in their urine test to allow for passive smoking, Don't know if the embassy does or not., Either way I doubt they will permit a second test. The whole purpose it to give no warning.


Got a reference link for that but about US military allowing trace amounts?

The embassy isn't going to care how the THC got there. A positive result is a positive result.



lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-04 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescan i request a second drug test?
These links are interesting re: passive smoke and drug tests:

http://mobile.goaska...-and-drug-tests

http://mobiledrugtes...-for-marijuana/

http://www.norchemla...g-test-results/

Seems unlikely anyone would buy a "it was just passive" excuse if a test came up positive.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 04 December 2013 - 08:48 PM.









lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-04 20:47:00