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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMailing
no,he have to get an appointment letter through his mail.he will than use the letter to get access to the embassy to collect his package.i think it is every Wednesdays 7.am for such appointment to attend to at the US embassy in ACCRA.please be patient the letter will come and he get the package.my took about a month and a half to received the letter which i used to get my package just last year.
bodeyMaleGhana2010-03-24 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresofficially how long does an embassy have to act on a k1 visa?
For K-3 or k-1 Dubai or Ankara?

Edited by babaramin, 28 January 2010 - 10:52 PM.

babaraminMaleIran2010-01-28 22:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill in ap,planning another trip

well me and my fiance are still in ap,it will be one year as of july 6 that she went for interview in abu dhabi and recieved blue slip,we constantly write and email the embassy for news but always the same reply"your case is still under review :( ",we are so tired of being apart we plan to see each other soon in germany,it will be such a relief to hold my wife in my arms again yet only for a little while,it will give us an opurtunity to get lots more pictures to send to the embassy,I hope this nightmare of waiting comes to and end soon,I just don't understand why this has taken so long,I get the feeling they think we are not serious or somthing and it really makes us so mad,I wait for 20 years to finally meet the girl I want to marry and we have to go thru all this hell,is it just me or does the visa immigration process seem like utter kaos to anybody else also?,I have this horrible picture in my mind of a cluttered up office with papers scattered about with peoples lives depending on those papers just being thrown about,lost,put in the trash,when I call the embassy they always seem rude and confused,I have no faith in this process,only faith in god because he is the only one who is going to help us,please keep us in your prayers,some times the days seem so long and the nights so dark,bless all those in love who are going thru this same dilema.




Hi contact your district Congress person and/or state Senator , delay is usually for name check, did they tell you the reason for blue slip?
babaraminMaleIran2010-03-25 00:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures45 days after interview and no news from FBI name check
just saw her #, she is clear to get her visa now, another trip from Iran to turkey and more money to spend for this nonsense
babaraminMaleIran2010-08-11 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures45 days after interview and no news from FBI name check
Hate this none sense
babaraminMaleIran2010-08-10 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmedical forms
Medical examinations classified as "Class B (TB)" are valid for 3 months from the date the doctor signed the report. All other medical examinations classified as "No apparent decease or defect" are valid for 6 months after the doctor’s signature date. If your case is subject to further administrative processing, your medical report may expire during the process. In that case, you are required to renew your examination and submit an updated medical report to our office when you come here to receive your immigrant visa. Your visa validity will be limited with the validity of your medical report. If you plan to travel at a later date, you are advised to renew your medical report and get a visa with a longer validity.

When you return our office to receive your visa, please obtain and provide the most recent taxable year’s complete income tax returns from your petitioner and cosponsor (such as 1040 Individual income tax returns, Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statements or Form 1099, Miscellaneous Income).


how do u know if you need to retake your medical exam before your second visit to the Ankara embassy to get the visa(after Administrative Processing)????
babaraminMaleIran2010-08-27 02:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHaving younger male fiancee
My husband is 10 years younger than I am. It's never been a problem at all. I've read on here some stories where there might be more scrutiny if the country is high fraud, but most people have had good experiences.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2008-11-22 21:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVWP and marriage!
Yes people have done it, but no one here is going to recommend it to you. You've already indicated an intent to stay after entering on VWP. Better to come here and get married and then return to your country and file a K3. Or file a K1 and wait for the visa. Maybe I'm just leery of doing anything that might result in removal or ban....
jundpFemaleGermany2008-11-29 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew couple to the forum seeking advice
Claire and Troy,
I just wanted to say good luck to you. Also, even if you have to wait to file your K1 application, I would suggest beginning to gather what you can now (photos, phone records, planes ticket stubs, emails, etc) for the initial application. You can also start looking over the forms you need to fill out and get an idea of what you'll need.

Good luck on the journey!
Jen
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-02 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 worries that turned out to be nothing
Everyone worries to some degree I think. Those who say they've never had a worry in this process might be fibbing just a bit!
We knew we had a bona fide relationship, we knew I made plenty of money to support him, we knew we both were well-educated and that he would never "be a burden," we knew Germany is a low-fraud country, we knew our age difference was no big deal (I'm older), but we still worried a bit through each stage. Once we got the NOA2, we wondered how long it would take to get through NVC to Frankfurt. Once it got to Frankfurt, we worried a bit about his interview (not much, just did we have enough evidence, etc). Once he got his visa we worried about the POE. Once we were married we worried about the greencard interview....

None of our worry was debilitating, nor did we spend months wringing our hands, but there was worry there, for sure. I'd be a big fat liar if I said any differently. While worry may be pointless, especially if you have everything you can and you know it's out of your hands anyway, the point is we are putting the fate of our relationship in the hands of a government agency which can, and has, denied people.

I think as long as you are prepared and have done all you can, you may worry a bit, but in the end you'll be fine smile.gif
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-19 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresstill so confused!
Hi bawaa,

If you can add letters, email or phone logs, pictures of yourselves together in front of landmarks, etc, things like that will help. Check here for a good list of suggested items.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-18 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs student loan debt an issue?
Not a problem. I've got boatloads of student loan debt (ok, maybe not boatloads, but still) and we were fine.
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-29 23:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy k1 visa situation needs info.
Hi Emily,

You'll have to file again and go through the same wait as before. Or you could get married (either here in the US or in the Phils) and return home/stay there and file a K3, spousal visa.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-30 02:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa interview to happen in the USA. Is that possible?
I'm with Marmite smile.gif If you can read and fill out forms and have no special situations, why use a lawyer? That's clearly just my humble opinion, but it's like paying for the visa forms when you can get them for free at the uscis website!

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-30 03:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visa interview to happen in the USA. Is that possible?
Hmmm, I've never heard of it, but there may be someone more knowledgeable to answer. It is my understanding that the interview takes place in the beneficiary's country of residence. If it took place in the US....well then they'd already have a visa to be here wouldn't they?


jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-30 03:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestranslating your own documents into english
My husband translated some of his German docs into English himself. A family friend translated birth and marriage certs.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-03 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis applying for fiance visa really worth it?
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Hello

I'm from Venezuela and my fiance and I are planning on applying for fiance visa in a couple of weeks. So far I have heard of two friends of mine who have tried to get the fiance visa. They all said it was just a waste of money, that they waited and waited and they never got an answer and they also spent so much money on it. So My Question is: Is it really worth it to apply for a fiance visa? It would be great if anyone from Venezuela who is going/went through the process let me know their point of view of Fiance visa. Thank you so much!


The short answer is yes. What's your alternative?


A lot of people are coming up from South and Central America and crossing the border illegally.

They have anchor babies, hoping they can stay in USA.

A lot of cities in USA are now Sanctuary Cities, and Illegals are given safety in these cities, which is insane to me...


What on earth does your post have to do with the OP's? He's asking about the benefit of applying for a K1 and you are talking about illegals from SA and CA....


The question was "What's your alternatives?

Read the questions and comments before making an off hand remark next time, Thanks.......


Uh, "you're welcome." I did read ALL the comments. Your post still makes no sense in relation to the OP's questions.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-05 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis applying for fiance visa really worth it?
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Hello

I'm from Venezuela and my fiance and I are planning on applying for fiance visa in a couple of weeks. So far I have heard of two friends of mine who have tried to get the fiance visa. They all said it was just a waste of money, that they waited and waited and they never got an answer and they also spent so much money on it. So My Question is: Is it really worth it to apply for a fiance visa? It would be great if anyone from Venezuela who is going/went through the process let me know their point of view of Fiance visa. Thank you so much!


The short answer is yes. What's your alternative?


A lot of people are coming up from South and Central America and crossing the border illegally.

They have anchor babies, hoping they can stay in USA.

A lot of cities in USA are now Sanctuary Cities, and Illegals are given safety in these cities, which is insane to me...


What on earth does your post have to do with the OP's? He's asking about the benefit of applying for a K1 and you are talking about illegals from SA and CA....
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-04 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis applying for fiance visa really worth it?
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or have your partner join you through a visitors/tourist visa and marry her then change status.


Probably not best to be advising someone to do this. If you mean for them to come here on a visitor's visa with the intent of marrying and adjusting status, then what you are advising is visa fraud. I would tread lightly with such advice.


To the OP: Of course it's worth it if your fiancee is worth it. It's time consuming, frustrating, and can be costly. But is it worth it? Heck yeah.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-04 02:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 visa
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QUOTE (mostafa.houria @ Dec 14 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
she s dovorced and have 3 kids from two differant ex-husbands.


Probably won't be a problem for USCIS.

But to me 3 kids with 2 different husband is a personal red flag. Please proceed with caution, and make sure you are making the right decision.


Why?
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-17 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes a delayed interview change the 4 month rule?
I just want to add, and I realize it may be different for Canada, but that the Frankfurt consulate sent us a letter asking us to write that we still wanted the interview, even though THEY scheduled it after the 4 month time span. It was no big deal. In fact, we emailed the consulate and got a reply back right away saying thanks. That may be embassy-specific though.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-05 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfound new info that could hurt my case
OP, not really sure what you are saying/asking.
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-24 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationship Problems due to Language
Oooh, the movies with English subtitles is a great idea. My husband still prefers to watch movies with subtitles, even though he's fluent. Also, as silly as it may sound, kids shows are great too.
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-24 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRelationship Problems due to Language
My husband speaks English and German fluently but there are still times when we have problems with language over a simple word or subtle feeling. I really think maybe you are feeling it because you are separated. When you are together, you say you don't have these problems. There will be other difficulties too, such as cultural differences, and they'll need to be dealt with using patience. Remember that he's leaving EVERYTHING behind to come be with you, no easy task.

Have some patience, but if you think you can't live with it, it would be kinder to end things now rather than waiting until he gets here. He'll have so many more changes to deal with, as will you, once the "real life" begins.

Good luck.
jundpFemaleGermany2008-12-24 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWondering about...
Yes you can visit the US and she can visit you in Spain once the visa process has been started. Read this FAQ for more information on what you may need and what to know. It is possible, and many many people have visited while their application was pending, but there is also the possibility that you may be denied entry.

Good luck.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-17 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCouples Information Needed
Well, you can try for an employment based visa, as the VWP is not working so well at this time. If you want to be with this woman, though, it looks like either she moves to Canada or you move to the USA.

This was the (main) reason my husband and I got married - so we could live in the same country together. Had we been living both in the US, probably wouldn't have gotten married for a while.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-17 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about wedding
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QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Jan 17 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What vows could possibly be exchanged before God in a fake wedding?


Seperation of church and state anyone?

I don't want to denigrate anyones beliefs but say all the vows you like before god in your wedding but wait for the K1 to say you vows before the state.

I think its fairly common for people to have a religious wedding and then secular marriage.


I would just like to point out that "separation of church and state" has nothing to do with this....that phrase, which is highly overused and misunderstood, merely means that the government cannot mandate one religion for all people.

Back to topic: To the OP, as Weedebz suggested, PM Jeraly about this exact issue. Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-17 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbandon K1 for K3? Or greencard?
Aleisha,

Adjusting status after you get your K1 is the part where income requirements are pretty strict. Since I went the K1 route and not K3, I can't advise on that, but the income requirements will be the same. As for the extension, we also had an extension from our consulate and it was no problem for us.

Have you read through the guides for the various visas available? You've already gotten this far with the K1, and were you to abandon that, have him come to the US on a tourist visa, and then get married here to adjust status you'd run up against two things: 1. you've already indicated your intent to marry and immigrate, so that's visa fraud and 2. you'd still have to prove sufficient income to meet the requirements for adjustment of status.

Do you work enough to meet the 125% of the poverty line?

jundpFemaleGermany2009-01-18 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath of Fiancee
rose.gif
No words can accurately express my empathy to you at this time.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-02-05 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJoining VJ and my issue.
If you have more information or evidence handy, then why not hang on to it and have it prepared in anticipation of an RFE? I wouldn't send it off without the request.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-02-05 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLearning patience
It's really tough and it's trying on the best of us. Just try to keep some perspective that you are only a few months into it. Even if it takes another year (which it likely won't) it's small potatoes compared to the rest of your lives together!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-02-22 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
QUOTE (EtherealVocalist @ Feb 24 2009, 06:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so.............

I am a Naturalized USC ( from Canada ) I am 38
and my husband is German and 27.

you think that 11 years in age difference will be a problem at the AOS interview?!
Now I am scared... Our relationship is genuine and wonderful!


I can only speak to my experience, but I am almost 11 years older than my German husband and the issue of age never came up -- not at his interview in Frankfurt, not at our AOS interview, not even with his family or mine. No one cared except for me for a while smile.gif
jundpFemaleGermany2009-02-24 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter NOA2?
Hi Vu,
If your fiancee received her instructions for what to gather and send to the embassy, then you are on your way towards her K1 interview. She'll have to gather some documents, such as police certs, immunizations, etc (they're all listed in the guides and her checklist) and then return the check list to the embassy. Then they'll schedule an interview for her. The interview date could be anywhere from a month to 3 months or more from the time she sends in her completed checklist.

So yes, this means you are on your way, but it's not over yet, unfortunately.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-11 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage in Foreign Country
We wanted to do the same and have the church wedding in Germany. We may still do that, but the legal one in the US had to come first.
Perhaps you can go down and have a big party before she leaves and then return once she gets her GC for the reception?
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-16 21:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWas I scammed
Not everyone is comfortable doing this process alone. Clearly, or there wouldn't be immigration lawyers. It doesn't make a person stupid or gullible to use an attorney. I agree that it might be a waste of money, and we did ours without the help of a lawyer, but we had an easy case. Germany is not a high fraud country, there were no problems to deal with at all, and there was no reason for us to use a lawyer as we both have the ability to read and handle the paperwork ourselves. HOWEVER, that isn't to say we might not have need of an attorney at some point in the future.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-16 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich country should the official marriage take place?
Yes it is a problem. A k1 is a fiance visa. If you hve an official, legal wedding in Kenya, then you will need a spousal visa.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-26 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
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did the OP even come back to read the thread he started?


He did and I believe he said he bought a plane ticket for a visit.

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I'd personally just like to get to the 90 days!

And PS I find the pumpkin azz annoying and juvenile, so I turned photos off (thanks to whomever taught me how!)

yea, announcing you hate the pumpkin butt was immature and mean, all you had to do was turn off pics, no need to announce why you did it good.gif


Why? People enjoy going on and on around here about "TOS" etc. I find that having a naked rear end in a photo to be cutting quite close to that. Every day I find that there are many examples of rudeness and juvenile behavior on this site. I truly don't feel that my announcement was either. I am also not alone in my opinion, which is why I stated it. I stated nothing directly at the user, only at her choice of photos. You're right, I could have not said anything. But it appears on this site that some people are allowed to say what they choose and others are not. Not cool in my book. good.gif

aham, its not naked smile.gif
oh and heres a tissue for your tears good.gif


Man. I got PWND.
jundpFemaleGermany2007-10-25 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (Ionescu @ Oct 25 2007, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jundp @ Oct 25 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd personally just like to get to the 90 days!

And PS I find the pumpkin azz annoying and juvenile, so I turned photos off (thanks to whomever taught me how!)

yea, announcing you hate the pumpkin butt was immature and mean, all you had to do was turn off pics, no need to announce why you did it good.gif


Why? People enjoy going on and on around here about "TOS" etc. I find that having a naked rear end in a photo to be cutting quite close to that. Every day I find that there are many examples of rudeness and juvenile behavior on this site. I truly don't feel that my announcement was either. I am also not alone in my opinion, which is why I stated it. I stated nothing directly at the user, only at her choice of photos. You're right, I could have not said anything. But it appears on this site that some people are allowed to say what they choose and others are not. Not cool in my book. good.gif
jundpFemaleGermany2007-10-25 13:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
I'd personally just like to get to the 90 days!

And PS I find the pumpkin azz annoying and juvenile, so I turned photos off (thanks to whomever taught me how!)
jundpFemaleGermany2007-10-25 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Oct 23 2007, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I agree with you. I made a mistake.

Honestly, the post made me uncomfortable and when I saw other people stating their true feelings, I felt like I should too.

I'm sorry.


Don't apologize, Laura. You are entitled to your opinion as well as anyone else on here. You are also entitled to change it.
jundpFemaleGermany2007-10-24 01:11:00