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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswriting in pen

But it also states one can write None.
Which would be the appropriate correct thing to put in the "middle name" box if there is none?


Put N/A - it's less ambiguous.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to file fiance visa if you are in other country?
The petitioner can file from abroad (mine did, as have others). Don't know about local embassy for beneficiary though.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 08:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow much $ do I have to have in bank??

Really?? That's it??

I make $40,000 at my job, plus I get $700 in child support each month (I'm assuming this accounts as income)...according to what you've just said...I'm fine?!

Why was I told (by someone that went through this) that is need to have assets and money to add up to like $150,000...I thought that sounded weird, but I was worried!


I think it's set not that far above the poverty line, but yeah.

Edit: sorry. It is the poverty guidelines they use (never bothered to look at that PDF before). Crazy low.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 09 March 2013 - 09:42 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I apply for EAD before marrying?
Nope. Pretty sure you need to show you're changing status (I.e. married to USC so doing AOS) to be allowed to get the work permit.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-06 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 157

The form says "list all the counries you have entered in the last 10 years". Doesnt say countires you lived in.. I also think they dont care about our holiday trips but i believe that's what they ask for. Maybe what they are interested in is the destinations and unusual patterns etc.



Definitely list them all. They're probably looking for countries they deem unsavoury so they can ask about them later. I wouldn't stress about it though - it's easy to leave out a trip by mistake, particularly when travelling to countries that are nearby/visa-less/stamp-less. It's definitely more than about living in different places, though - so no, they don't care if you went on vacation, but they aren't ask what you were doing there on the form, which is why you list the lot...
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-10 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 157

Hi, I wonder if someone can helpd me:
In last 10 years I have travelled a bit around Europe (all for pleasure/visiting family/friends) and as EU citizen I dont get stamps in my passport. I am worried I will not be able to remember every single trip I made... :bonk: I also made multiple travels to some countries i.e. Spain or Germany. Would writing it down like below be ok, could it be a problem iff I fail to recall some trips?
Poland yearly 2004-2012
Germany 2009,2011,2012
Spain 2009,2011,2012
Ireland 2012 etc...

These forms should be more user friendly, thats for sure!

Yeah, same problem. Wish I always got stamps

I am intending to complete it as you are. I don't think they want specific dates, so just the year should be plenty.

I honestly don't know how they verify it, anyway, since Europeans can cross borders freely on foot/car/train etc. without it being logged electronically. Only last year I took the train from UK to France to Switzerland to Italy (over a week) and they only glanced at my passport and gave zero stamps.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 157
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Edited by lost_at_sea, 09 March 2013 - 09:23 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-09 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
It would be very strange for them to send you two, since they will have looked at your case and sent the RFE for whatever you were missing, then put your case somewhere until you return whatever they wanted - they don't just go back to it for fun and see if they missed anything - you're more likely to get a second RFE if whatever you respond with isn't good enough, or they were slow and missed something else the first time when they go back to your case with your RFE response.

As far as I know from this forum, second emails are generally just glitches and can be ignored. You have to wait for the physical RFE to be able to respond, anyway, so don't stress it and just do whatever that says when it turns up (and I'll bet it's just the one).

Edited by lost_at_sea, 11 March 2013 - 08:11 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKeeping Canadian job until EAD received

Hi all,

My fiance received his K1 visa and will be moving here soon. He's been dealing with his Canadian employer for a while about moving here. He works from home online. Today, they told him that he would have to take a "sabbatical" for a few months until he got his EAD. It was our understanding that he could continue to work from home as long as he worked for a Canadian company and was paid in Canadian dollars into his Canadian bank account.

Does anyone have any experience with this situation? Thank you!


I think that's fine - but when he transfers earnings to his US accounts, he'll get taxed on that. You might want to consult a tax accountant to find out what's best (or his company may have someone in HR/Accounts who can advise). There's nothing illegal about working for another country, but you'll need to make sure you're on the right side of declaring income.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAustralia to US, anyone with experience?
This section of the forum covers J visas. Folks in there are likely to have the best advice on requirements and how you get one: http://www.visajourn...-visitor-visas/
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-12 05:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAustralia to US, anyone with experience?

She could come on a J-1 and stay a year, as an Australian there is basically no issues getting visas to the US, you can get multiple VWP but you would need to leave the country and come back. As for time range I don't really think coming from Australia has much to do with it, other than maybe it takes little time to do research on someones background because both governments have open information sharing, Australia also isnt a high visa fraud, crime or terrorism country which I suppose is a bonus, but i doubt makes much difference to anything. You will most likely be waiting around 7-12 months if you file at the moment until your fiance will be able to come on their K-1. If they do come before their visa is approved, they have to return to Australia for their interview, probably medical and police check's too.


Huh, the J-1 looks ace. Sounds perfect.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-12 05:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAustralia to US, anyone with experience?

Good evening forum,

My fiancee and I met about 3 years ago online. Not through a dating site or anything like that but in an online video game, (World of Warcraft). After becoming very close, we started travelling to see each other, fell in love, and got engaged. We have multiple visits, pictures, plane tickets, email, receipts, and everything to make a pretty packed filing packet. We are filing this month and were really hoping for an end of the year wedding.

Here is my question. I have read so many timelines on this site. Some people seem to be mailed and done in under 6 months. Some people seem to struggle on for over a year. With a thorough packet and a completely legit back story, what is a realistic expectation for someone coming from Australia to the US on a K-1?

Also, I realize it is legal for her to visit during the process, but is there any way we don't have to live apart for any considerable amount of time during this process? Aka, can she get an extended tourist visa or will she have to come back and forth every 90 days? She is quitting her job to come and stay here with me during the process and I will be fully supporting her, no under the table work etc.

Thanks to the community.
A.


The waiting time is just all over the place, and it doesn't matter where you're from (although it does on the consulate side, as some are faster than others). When you submit your k1 petition, it'll take anything from 3 months to 9 months to see that approved, then it'll go to your local consulate in Australia, and it'll take 2 - 4 months there to do medical, interview and finally get the visa in hand. If you submit today, you *might* get it all done by the end of the year, but it's really hard to say because the timelines fluctuate so greatly (have a look at the historic data charts and you'll see what I mean - the two service centres swap back and forth being the fastest). Having a really well filed case and a bonafide relationship in no way speeds up the time it takes for them to process the petition - they don't do it by country, they do them loosely in order of receipt - that's it. Although having a well filed petition makes it less likely they'll deny and/or ask for further evidence (which adds a couple more weeks processing time, but 2 weeks in the grand scheme of things won't feel like a lot).

She can apply for an extended tourist visa if one exists for Australia (I'm afraid I don't know much about Australia's tourism visas - you might want to try the Australia specific section of this forum) - she can travel as she had been before as a tourist. Having a k1 pending won't affect that, although if she's travelling to the US a lot, immigration officers may be suspicious, and as such, she should be prepared to show them that she is just visiting for purposes of tourism and not intending to live there/marry etc. (so may need to show strong ties home - a job, a rental agreement for an apartment etc.). She's not allowed to go to the US on a tourist visa and be moving there to live.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 12 March 2013 - 05:02 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-12 04:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelled K-1 visa peition

Hey I'm the petitioner and was waiting for noa2 before i had to travel urgently. I was living in a rented apartment that i had to give up and because i didn't know when i'd be back to the U.S i also quit my job and mailed a withdrawal letter to the address on my noa1. I traveled the same day i mailed the withdrawal letter and whenever i check the case status on the uscis website it still says "Initial Review" is this normal? shouldn't it say canceled ? i know i was supposed to receive an official statement by mail saying that it was cancelled but im not in the US and there's noway for me to find out if there's anything in the mail. What do i do if it wasn't cancelled? Hope u get what i mean i'm really freaking out about this.

* When i go back to the states if i file another I-129f petition for my fiance(same guy of course) and explain why i had to withdraw it the first time will i face problems?

Thanks for any help.


I don't really understand why you withdrew. I assume it's because you're not intending to return to the US in the next couple of years? You don't have to be in the US to file the K1.

Anyway, I don't know how long ago you sent that letter... it no doubt takes them some time to update the system. You could try calling them, or file an e-request.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-12 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo you really have to show what you have in savings?

Im still waiting for my RFE reply which is so stressful. Anyway im hoping and praying everything will be ok. I have a quesition for hopefully the next step. Do i need to print out how much money I have in savings and or checking? I make over 50k a year but honestly I dont have that much saved up. IM kind of worried about that and hope i dont have tot print out what I have in savings.


No, you'll just need to show pay-stubs and/or tax returns to show that's your income. A letter from your employer about your pay can be useful too, if you're worried about showing evidence. Take a look at the affidavit of support forms to see what evidence they would like to see of your earnings.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-12 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAlien Registration Number Changed

On March 11, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Could anyone explain to me what does it mean?


It's normal. Sometimes they assign that number right as they're about to work on that petition, but more recently people have been seeing that a little while after submitting and getting their NOA1 (like you have). It's just an ID number they're assigning to the beneficiary. Totally normal and nothing at all to worry about.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 March 2013 - 09:50 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo vaccination records

Thanks for the response. That's pretty much what I'd ascertained, but you gave better specifics. I'm not as worried about it as she is. She's painfully shy, and not a big fan of seeing and talking to strangers, including doctors, so she's a bit overwhelmed, so knowing that she can't mess up no matter what she does with this will ease her mind.


Eh, sounds like me. The reason my medical records are lost between two places is I hadn't registered with a Doctor for like, 4 years, and I kept putting it off... I did not enjoy the idea of going to the GP and explaining the vaccination thing, but it turns out they didn't even really bat an eyelid and have tried to be helpful. I went in, showed them the grid that says what I need to have and it was fine. I think she'd do well to go and at least ask about it and find out if they'd do it for free (or prescription costs). If she gets the GP to do the two that adults have to have (the MMR and tetanus, IIRC, that link I pasted above has the chart on it), they'll make her a record of it and it'll be one less thing to worry about at the medical. In fact, she could get someone else to call on her behalf and enquire at the GPs about vaccinations for adults, then at least you'd know your options there.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 March 2013 - 05:30 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNo vaccination records

I have heard different replies to this in the past, so hopefully someone here can clear it up definitely for me...

Is it a MUST to have the vaccines BEFORE your medical and interview when applying for a K-1 visa or can you defer them until after you have gotten married and are in the USA?

The reason I ask is that my fiance may need some as she has lost her records and she isn't sure that NHS (I think that's correct) in the UK will give them to her in preparation for immigrating to the US. If she can't get them at her next regular check up will she need to pay for them when doing the medical or can she do them here once she's on my insurance policy?

We have been working under the assumption that the vaccines would not be mandatory until she tries to adjust status here, meaning we could feasibly get married, get her coverage, get her vaccinations and file for AOS.

Hoping someone here can clear this up for me, thanks.


The vaccinations are *not* required for the K1 (because the K1 is a "non-immigrant" visa), but they are for AOS. The reason people tend to get them at home, particularly if you're somewhere like the UK where you can get them for free from your GP, is because it's a pain-in-the-butt to get them done in the US as you have to find a chartered physician and they're expensive/faff etc. and they may want to do a whole new medical. If you get the vaccinations done during your K1 visa process, they'll supply you with a form that you'll only need to get notarised by the american doctor, instead.

As she's in the UK, she'll be fine at the medical without records. The doctor she'll have to see for the visa medical will be able to offer the vaccines (for a fee) if she doesn't have them and would like them then. I don't have my records at the moment - they're currently lost between two surgeries - but I just got my MMR done (because I knew I hadn't had that one) and if they want me to get the dtap, I'll just have that done at the medical and pay for it. I'm going back to my GP in a couple weeks to see if they've found my records, and if they have and it shows I'm out of date on my dtap, I'll have them do that too.

If she speaks to her GP, she can probably get them done for free. The most they may charge is a prescription for each vaccination (which is like, £7.65 at the moment). I'd really recommend she do them before the medical if it's a money thing, because I'm certain it'll cost you more in the long run if you do them in the US. Take a look at this thread about medicals, btw: http://www.visajourn...bridge-doctors/

Here's the document about the medical from the London embassy too: http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf

See:
"Special notice for K visa applicants: K visa applicants are not required to meet the
vaccination requirements at the time they apply for a visa. However, they are required to
meet them at the time they apply for an adjustment of status in the United States. If you
take your vaccination records to the medical appointment, it may be possible to use the
results of the medical examination in the United States."

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 March 2013 - 05:20 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate: do they already know they'll approve or not?

I read somewhere on the forum (can't remember who said it) but it got me thinking.
This member made an opinion stating that once the interviewer at the Consulate first sees your petition (before the interview, before speaking to you) that they've pretty much already made up their mind as to whether to approve or not approve the K1 visa.

How many believe this to be true?

It got me thinking....that if there is truth to this, perhaps it wouldn't be such a bad idea to include more than is requested in the initial filing of the I129F petition.
I suppose as a way to show them (@consulate) that it is indeed a true relationship.
It wouldn't necessarily be front loading or be overwhelming but more like adding of proof of talking, Skype, etc.
I realize that it's not needed to file the petition but I also don't think it could hurt, right?

I'm just trying to figure out the best thing to do but I don't want to confuse or overwhelm the ones who are to approve the PETITION.

Thoughts? :)



If you fill out more of your info, like where you're from etc, people can give more specific advice. It's often unnecessary to go mad with evidence in the petition stage.

In some countries that are seen as having high-fraud records, it's been shown that it is very beneficial to "front-load" the application. You may want to check reviews for your local consulate: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/ Or the sub-forum relevant to the beneficiary's country.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 10 March 2013 - 11:16 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-10 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait to submit K-1 til after visit starts?

Well after this post and the replies I decided to contact customs and border patrol myself and ask some questions. I talked to 2 people and some of what they said was pretty grim. One person said that if she could not provide proof of a job to return to or a lease she would probably be turned away. Another person said that due to her age of 28, she would very likely not even be questioned on taking a long summer holiday. The last thing we want is her to get here then get turned around at the border, or even worse a 3 year ban from the US. I'm not really sure what to do at this point. I know most of the stories I've read on this site about visitation have gone well, but I'm still worried she may get turned around if an over zealous officer is working that day.


I still honestly believe it'll be fine, at least the first time. Again, go to the Aussie section and see if any have ever been turned away. They don't make the visa stay limit 90 dyas to just turn everyone away who wants to use the full potential of that.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-14 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait to submit K-1 til after visit starts?

Yeah its the same to AUS from US and it is from US to AUS. We don't need tourist visas just something called an ETA since we are both part of the visa wavier program, just like the UK. I was just there in Feb for a couple weeks, hadn't seen her since September. While I know many people on this board go through much, much longer times between visits, since we do get visa waviers and have the means we would like to see each other as much as we can during the visa process. We just want to keep playing by the rules and not get any weirdness happen. Though not seeing your SO is hard, thinking you are about to, then getting turned around at the gate after 20 hours in the air and 2k dollars wasted is even worse.


Yeah. I agree. I think on the whole, a majority of people travelling are totally fine. As long as you genuinely have no intent to stay in the other country illegally, and you don't do things that might cause flags (like not having a flight home, overstaying, taking your worldly possessions with you etc.), turn backs are rare. I think they will become interested in knowing how you're both able to spend considerable time in the other country (how do you work? where's the money from?), but hopefully you'll get through this process quickly enough that it doesn't become a real cause for concern for you both

The thing with a forum like this is it's easy to get caught up reading other people's experiences, often from other countries who don't have VWPs or have high rates of fraud/illegal visa use etc. or are in fact not playing by the rules at all, and assume the bad experiences are the norm. I'd have a look at this thread: http://www.visajourn...-you-can-visit/ and maybe go into the Australia section of the forum and see who else there has been doing long stays and how they've found it.

We (he is the USC) were doing trips every 2 weeks for a little while. He'd come here for 2 weeks, 2 week break, then I'd go over for 2 weeks (we even both did 2 night stays over 2 different weekends once - which was mad tiring. 11 hour flight to spend 2 nights abroad!). Then he did two 6 week stays here (one in the summer, another over Christmas). Then he got his work to put him on an ICT visa so he could just live here (which is the time after he got a coded landing). You can get pretty close to the line!

Edited by lost_at_sea, 13 March 2013 - 09:20 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait to submit K-1 til after visit starts?

Cool, thanks. I'm also assuming that our original idea of doing 3 months here, a month in Australia, and back to 3 months here until her interviews is pretty much a no go. I don't think they will let her in for 3 months twice with only one month between. I should probs plan to visit her there to break up the time.



Yeah, probably wise. Going the other way - my other half got a "coded landing" coming in to the UK for the last time before he had a work visa, because he was just about to have accidentally been here more than he wasn't on a tourist visa (although it was all fine). So, that's the sort of thing immigration in the US/UK/AUS are very good at keeping track of. You should check the specifics of the tourist visa for Australia - I'm only assuming it's the same as the UK one (which allows stays up to 90 days and I think not more than half the year total in the US).
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait to submit K-1 til after visit starts?

I think that is part of our concern lost_at_sea. She lives with her parents right now to save money so unless they draw up one for her, no rental agreement. She is also resigning her position in retail to make such a long trip. Even though she is certain she can go back when she returns they won't put that in writing for legal reasons. So what we are trying to do is have some basic docs proving she is going to return. Her return ticket, itenary, copies of our K-1 docs, etc. But unless her parents draw up a rental doc, which would have the same last name on it and be understandably questionable, there are not a lot of clear ties to return to Australia other then her word, itenary, and our existing K-1 and probably NOA1. She probs can't clearly prove she has a guaranteed job to return to or a binding lease if they go that far with it. Further thoughts?



The thing is - it'll probably be fine. She has a return flight, no history of overstay etc. She'll answer honestly whatever they say. She should be prepared to say what she's doing for 3 months. They could potentially ask her how she's affording it, and what she'll do when she returns

Whether you submit the K1 on the 1st April or later, it won't make any difference to her entry, really. They'll still want to know when she's going home and what she's doing for 3 months - just as all longer stay travel.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWait to submit K-1 til after visit starts?

First off I know the answer the the basic question, can one visit the intended country once a K-1 is in process, yes. I have read most of those threads. My question is more about opinions.

As mentioned in a previous post, my fiance is Australian so when she visits the US she comes on a VWP (visa wavier program), not an actual tourist visa. On a VWP you can stay in the US for
90 days at a time before having to return home. Once you are home there is "technically" no time limit before you can return. However if you try to enter the US before you have been out longer then you stayed in, they do tend to flag you for the round of scrutiny to prove you are not trying to stay, or jump the gun on your K-1 as the customs officer told me. Ideally we would love to stay together from the time I file until she has to return home for her interview and medical. I had though she could come here for 3 months, go spend a month or so with her family, then return for 3 months but that would be risky as it would be up to the customs officer on duty to determine whether she was planning to return or stay after being out for so long between long trips. As a side note any experience on this would be cool to hear.

This brings me to my more specific question. We were planning to submit our first filing for the i-129 on April 1st as I am waiting on a few more documents from her to arrive by mail. She is planning to visit me in the US for 90 days starting on April 29th. On one hand, we want to get these forms in and working as fast as humanly possibly because we would love a shot at a wedding by the holidays. On the other hand, if she tries to come visit me for 3 months once her K-1 is being processed, even though they will almost guaranteed let her through since she hasn't been to the US since September, they still have question her about entering for so long with a K-1 in process.

Simple question, should we wait until her trip starts to mail in the i-129 to make sure there is no issue spending those first 3 months together to avoid any potential border drama?


Thanks,
A.


Her travel is fine. The immigration guy on the gate doesn't even know about the K1 as it doesn't show up on those systems, so they won't ask her about it. She's welcome to volunteer the information if they wanted to ask her more in depth questions, particularly if they want to know about your relationship. I really don't think you'll have any problems submitting on April 1st.

Since she is going for a long trip, what she should do is make sure she has a return flight booked with a copy of the itinerary for that (that's something they do often ask for, anyway) and any other evidence that she's not moving to the US - like a rental agreement for where she lives, or a letter from her employer or whatever. I don't know how old she is - but I don't suppose they're surprised to see folks coming over in the summer for 3 months during school vacations etc.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-13 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresa few questions about the process

My fiancée and I are planning to do the K-1 visa route instead of getting married, due my work and small hour windows with Mexican government offices, it's hard for me to get my permission papers.

I do however have a few questions. Most are basic and I have seen many topics, FAQs and even info all been very helpful.

We plan on sending our packet in the middle of April. It will be leaving from CA but how are the service centers dealt with after NAO1, is it random to the CSC and VSC? I rather prefer the Vermont center. Also given this type of visa, what are the projections of the Juarez Consulate MX of approving the visa? What timeframe are we looking at?

Also on photos, how do most send them out? Like place 2-3 in a laminating sheet or like a clear paper pocket. Maybe just in a envelop?

Any info will be appreciated thanks.


You won't get a choice about service centre. You send it to the Texas LockBox (you can't send direct to service centre), then they forward it on - it does appear it'll go to the one nearest to where the petitioner lives though, however, so I assume yours will end up at CSC. Time frames are about 5 - 9 months for petition processing + 2 to 4 months on the local consulate side (have a look for your local consulate, or other folks who've filed there recently). The big embassy list is here with reviews: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/

For photos, most people send real ones, with the names of people, date, location written on the backs and then put in a clear pocket thing.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 08 March 2013 - 11:46 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-08 11:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWaiting for interview date I am not able to go

Go to the interview. It is "strongly suggested" by the consulate.

I cannot suggest what to write in a LETTER to replace your presence at a known difficult consulate that suggests you be there. Contact VJ Member "TboneTX" he has a similar experience to relate.

I will relate that in my long experience, good spouses are 100,000 times harder to get than good jobs. I prioritize accordingly.


....and good jobs in recession America are necessary for sponsoring your good spouse. It's clear the OP can't attend the interview, so saying that they should go isn't dreadfully helpful.


To the OP: I think your idea of a letter, reconfirming your intent to marry etc. and making sure all support forms are in good order is a good start. I'd read all the consulate reviews and look for any red flags and see how you can address them in documentation form, send a ton of evidence of bonafide relationship etc.. If you can't go, you can't go, but it doesn't mean it's all bad. :)
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-11 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions and concerns regarding k1 visa
Your prior marriage is no problem at all, so long as you have the divorce paperwork to include in the petition to show that you're legally allowed to get married again (a decree from the courthouse).

That's all they'll care about in that area.

As for the money - yes, that sounds fine too. Again, they'll only be interested to see that you, as the petitioner and support, can cover her costs so that she won't become a burden.

The only thing I'd advise for you is to think about when you'd like her to move, and consider getting your application petition in a good 9+ months before that. As you may have read, the entire process is rather, uh, slow... so getting some decent lead-time in on that would probably be a good idea and give you flexibility for your move.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 11 February 2013 - 10:25 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-11 10:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond K-1 Petition

If you can afford to come to the Philippines and stay for 6 months you could file your I-130 at the embassy here. Most people that file here will have their visa in 90 days or less.


You have to have residency for 6 months before filing, not just visiting as a tourist for a long time, so the petitioner would need to ensure that they are in the country to legally reside on a visa that allows them to do so. The OP may wish to check the specifics.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-29 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond K-1 Petition

I agree with you ... It was a MY FAMILY problem that I was able to overcome.


OK. Still, you may do either. As your partner left before you married, her old K1 has now expired and cannot be reused. You just start over on which ever path you prefer. Neither is more preferential than the first time you chose which to do. Obviously, the marriage option can take longer, but comes without having to do AOS in the States. The K1 may be faster for her to return to the States. Just as before. Depends what your priorities are.

Edit: Your timeline states you got married on 2012-12-10. You may wish to correct that if it didn't happen. :)

Edited by lost_at_sea, 29 March 2013 - 05:42 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-29 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSecond K-1 Petition
You can do either, but if you want to live together in the States, the more important question is whether you can get over whatever the cultural differences were? Else why would the same not happen again?
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-29 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOH MY GOSH......
"Our relationship is a Unique Situation "

What does that mean?
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 04:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSome K1 questions
Sounds like you need to re-read the K1 guide... it'll tell you everything you needed to send etc. http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing Centers

Once the I-129F is received at the Dallas Lockbox, how do you know which processing center does it go after this? Vermont or CA or National?



Your NOA1 receipt will tell you. The starting letters of the receipt number indicate it's whereabouts (WAC for California, EAC for Vermont).

Edited by lost_at_sea, 02 April 2013 - 09:09 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-02 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa
Also, maybe complete your timeline? You didn't bother after NOA1 and the data helps everyone. You must have got married some time ago, but I cannot tell.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-03 11:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance visa

Now she is stuck back home. what should i do? is it true that the only way is to file i-130 all over?


Yes, generally.

Leaving the US before waiting for your AP is abandonment of AOS. You would have to start over with an I-130.


When i check with the USCIS, i have been told that she entered the usa on U visa, which is totally wrong, it looks like the officer on the airport entered the data wrong, can i use this glitch?

Please reply me ASAP


To be honest - she should probably contact her local embassy. They will be able to advise on the status of her K1 and whether there is in fact a loophole you can use here. Also, if she had to leave for very serious reasons that can be proven, there may be some way around it. I honestly don't know. Exploiting a mistake in the system seems somewhat dodgy and I don't know what a U visa is.

Edit: Also, this is the info about emergency parole which someone in your situation possibly should have done. I don't know if there is any remit to this *after* leaving the US: http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD

Edited by lost_at_sea, 03 April 2013 - 11:43 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-03 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa/courier

They could have been closed Friday and Monday. Not sure. I didn't check.


They did close Fri/Mon.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-03 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresExpedite translation

Can somebody please explain what the "humanitarian" grounds for expedite exactly involves? Curious if my fiance meets those requirements...



It would be something like the beneficiary is somewhere unsafe, like a war zone, or their basic welfare was at stake which could not be resolved within their own country. For example, until recently, all cases with beneficiaries in Haiti were automatically expedited for humanitarian reasons (because of a natural disaster there).

Edited by lost_at_sea, 04 April 2013 - 12:31 PM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-04 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite
If you only want USCIS's opinion, ask them, not the forum.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-04 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresexpedite

Is the expedite reason the same as in your previous thread?

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry6004012



Oh dear. Yeah. That's not an expedite. :)
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-04 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngage Marry or end relationship?

For some silly reason I thought we could be engaged and I could stay there for a year.....don't know where I got that from....



Sadly not while waiting on your visa. You'll still be able to travel there though on VWP, if you want, for shorter stays. And he can still travel to see you.
lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-04 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEngage Marry or end relationship?
The above comment is indeed correct from CandZ, if dramatic, that you will not be allowed to work immediately upon entering the US on a K1 (when you arrive on K1, you must get married within 90 days then file an "Adjustment of Status" and optionally apply for a temporary work permit and ability to leave the country - it takes 2 - 3 months to receive these).

If this aspect of it matters to you, you may which to consider instead marrying ASAP and filing the CR-1 visa. This gives you a green card immediately, and therefore the ability to work as soon as you land.

This is the guide for CR-1: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

The downside to the CR-1 is it can sometimes take longer to receive than the K1, but with the current processing times, the gap in processing CR-1 vs K1 has closed considerably.

Edited by lost_at_sea, 04 April 2013 - 11:05 AM.

lost_at_seaFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-04-04 11:05:00