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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to best use the 90 days prior to marriage k-1
I agree that stepping back and really getting to know the person you are marrying is a wise thing to do in ANY marriage. However, it should not happen in the 90 days they are here, for the majority. I would like to assume that most people have worked through these issues BEFORE applying for a K1. I agree with LisaD on that one. Your fiance/fiancee is giving up quite a lot to come here and be with you. All of these things should be considered beforehand. That isn't to say there aren't people out there just trying to get a green card, but aren't there people out there who will use you regardless of nationality?
jundpFemaleGermany2007-10-23 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOpening join bank account in USA for evidence
OP it probably won't do much to help at the K1 stage since you do not live with your fiancee. But I see no reason why you shouldn't use it as a way of gathering funds for AOS and then you'll already have the account to show as proof for that stage. It may seem early days yet to be thinking that far in advance, but this is what my husband and I did and it was nice to have. Our interviewer even commented on it at our interview.

As far as now and preparing for the K1, yeah, focus on boarding passes, emails, phone records, letters, photos, etc.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-12 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOpening join bank account in USA for evidence
My husband and I opened a joint account together before he moved here and I put money into it. We used those statements as evidence at our AOS interview. I don't think they cared where the money was coming from (his German account or me just depositing). We highlighted the date the account was opened, our names and address, and the ending balance.

ETA: We didn't use our joint account for evidence until it came time to apply for AOS. For us it was a practical move to begin setting aside money for our immigration AFTER he moved here and we got married.

Edited by jundp, 12 May 2009 - 04:04 PM.

jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-12 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance came to States - relationship went sour
QUOTE (*Len* @ May 12 2009, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
people... the OP is a troll. Posted two completely different topics just to stir some #######. Lame azz, really.





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jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-12 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance came to States - relationship went sour
I don't think the OP is asking for a former fiance, but rather for a 'friend.'

To the OP: your friend can certainly marry his ex-girlfriend who coincidentally lives in the US. However, once his original 90 days are up, he needs to return to his home country. He cannot adjust status on his current visa unless he marries the person who petitioned him. He also cannot stay in the country once his current visa expires without adjusting status. He can marry his ex-girlfriend and return to his home country and then his wife (who I assume is a USC) can petition for him to return.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-11 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to my fiance's graduation.
Oooh, flight booked, eh? Good luck then, OP! Let us know how it goes smile.gif
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-26 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to my fiance's graduation.
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 26 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't go

Could waste a lot of money

You are still in the dating / fiance stage.

Try to stay low around major holiday, Her Birthday, Christmas Etc.


Make sure you fiance is well aware of your B-Day so you can collect all the prizes..


What does this post even mean?

To the OP: if you can afford to spend the money and you want to be with your fiancee on her graduation day, then you should go. But I'm not sure about the 'surprise' part. If she's not expecting you to come, she may make plans with family, so if I were in your shoes, I'd go ahead and let her know! Plus talking with her about it might give you a better perspective.

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-04-26 12:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we get married abroad while K1 pending?
QUOTE (david2 @ May 4 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HEHE as long as they let you in the U.S.A. as visitor then GOT MARRIED there is nothing ILLEGAL about that.

I you don't tell and dont know you was going to MARRY (laughing) your friend.

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jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-04 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan my fiancee come on tourist visa?
There's no reason she couldn't apply for the tourist visa though there is a chance she will be denied (and be out the $$). It's perfectly legal for her to visit during the K1 process but she would need to show proof of ties to her home country or run the risk of being denied at the POE.

Many people do successfully visit during the K1 process, but my personal experience is with Europe, not China, so I can't give you any anecdotes to help!

Good luck!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-20 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew and waiting
Welcome aboard! We do know how you feel, even those of us who are now with our SO's. Just remember when you are married and together and he gets on your nerves to remind yourself how it felt when you were apart and to appreciate the time you have smile.gif That's been our way to stop an argument over trivial matters. When real life begins (and by that I mean your lives together in the same country!) it's easy to forget that we suffered from being apart...we try to remind ourselves of that sometimes.

QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 19 2009, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
UK is not a high fraud country, so i am surprised that people are saying "is he marrying for papers" UK is our motherland and they are doing just as good...

Good Luck on your Journey!


I had a few people ask me that. At first I got really irritated, but then I just started saying "Yes, he probably is marrying me for a greencard. But the sex is good."

That shut them up!
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-20 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslations for emails
We didn't translate any emails from German to English.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-20 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnewbie_question
As long as you are legally free to marry when you file your I 129 you are fine.

There are several people on here who were still legally married, though separated from their spouses, for differing amounts of time while in a relationship with the person they eventually petitioned for. There are plenty of cases where the divorces drag out for a long time. Lives don't get put on hold just because the legal system doesn't move quickly.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-21 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCosts of K-1, K-3, DCF or IR1/CR1
QUOTE (Saigon Bill @ Mar 27 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Mar 27 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is after all the K1 forum...possibly posting the question in each of the other forums..asking how much the process has cost people going through the K3, DCF, etc etc. will give you a better insight.
Unless you are lucky and get someone who knows off hand the costs of all the different visas.


Good point and good idea. I'll do that. Thanks again.

So the AOS... that one must be gotten once inside the US, correct? The fee is due when applying for it? (meaning, the money must be included with the application?) And the flow-chart is a little vague about this -- how long after being in the US would you apply for it? (it says 'as soon as possible' but what does that mean in terms of months/years)



The VJ guides are a great place to start, as well as FAQs. Also, if you are trying to figure out which route to take, may I recommend NOLO's Fiance and Marriage Visa book, which has been a lifesaver for me as well.

Are you married yet? Because that will determine which route you take as well.

As far as AOS, you will apply for that once you or your fiancee is in the US after marriage. The time frame depends on which visa you or she enters on. If you come on a K1, that visa is good for 90 days, meaning you should get married before 90 days is up. Once you are married and have your marriage cert, then you apply for AOS, which is over $1000. According to the uscis site, AOS takes anywhere from 3 months to 1 year depending on where you are, and I have heard stories here on VJ where it takes longer.

You don't give too much information so it's hard to give you better answers than this, but hopefully this helps some.
jundpFemaleGermany2008-03-27 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSize of passport/visa photos
If you can take the photos digitally and email them to your fiance, he can send them to Costco or Walgreen's online. We've done all our family's passport photos, P's visa, and green card photos this way. As long as you follow the regs for the photos and have them on a white background, 2x2 you are ok. Plus, it's about 38c for him to have them printed that way and faster for you should you need to send them in a hurry.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-25 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage or fiancé visa?
You can get married and then leave and apply for a spousal visa.
Or you can wait until you get the K1, come here, get married, and adjust status.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-05-04 17:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGirlfriend has a multiple entry visa - can she visit and marry me instead of doing a k1?
QUOTE (Steve Finley @ Jun 1 2009, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now, since she has the visa to come visit here, could we skip the usual lost time and funds related to processing a fiance visa and just have her come visit on her multiple entry visa and marry me while she's here? Then could she stay? Could it be done that way? We'd hate to wait for me to go see her, only then to wait six more months for a fiance visa to go through, not to mention the costs of it all, plus a round trip ticket for me, etc., etc. I'd love to know that we could skip the usual drawn out process if possible! Thanks to anyone who has some answers.

Steve


OP, I feel for you, really I do. But it's tiring to read these types of posts on a forum filled with people who did immigration the right way. There's a huge difference between meeting the person you love whilst they happen to be on a tourist visa, marrying, and then adjusting status and purposely intending to commit visa fraud.

The wait and the money sucks. Oh well, such is the life of a USC marrying an immigrant.
jundpFemaleGermany2009-06-02 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNon-legal wedding ceremony before getting a visa???
My husband and I wanted to have a religious ceremony in Germany with our families present before he left to move to the US and do the legal wedding. Alas, this was not possible because since the ceremony wouldn't be legal in Germany, the pastor wasn't willing to perform the ceremony. We opted instead to do have our religious ceremony in the US, which was not a huge affair and thus we were able to plan it once he'd had his interview. We got our religious ceremony and we didn't break any rules of the K1.

No, I don't feel like a criminal, nor did we ever. It's frustrating, but such is the way of life. We chose to do a K1 rather than get married first and be separated after marriage while waiting for the spousal visa to go through. For us, it was far more important to be together once we were married than to have the perfect wedding.

If you don't want to live together before the wedding and if you can't pull off a religious ceremony within the time frame allotted by the visa, perhaps the better choice is to get married first, and then file the correct spousal visa.

If you have a 'religious' ceremony in the US, it will be a legal ceremony as the US recognizes the legality of both civil AND religious wedding ceremonies. You may be hard-pressed to find a preacher who will do a ceremony without signing the license or filing it with the courts. That's also a BIG risk to take for the interview...
jundpFemaleGermany2009-06-01 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmy friends idea
Personally I hope if she goes through with this she is caught and fiance is banned for life. People like her make me sick. They are the reason the rest of us have to suffer long separations while things are verified. Glad the OP did things the legal way. good.gif
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-12 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of communication
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Nov 12 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup... hopefully the phone number is billed in her name?


I would think that showing you call that number, which hopefully will be listed as HER number on your petition, is good. I called my husband's cell a lot and submitted several months of cell phone bills to show we talked. the calls were short but frequent. We had other proof though too, such as emails and chat logs. I would have a variety of proof in preparation for interview.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-12 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresred flag
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 12 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed a petition for my wife (fiance then) the day after my divorce was final and we had absolutely no problems.


You bring up a good point. Each case is judged individually so there is no comparing cases or saying this or that didn't work for me so it will neve work. I think Pushbrk has given you good advice (along with the others of course) in saying to gather proof, be informed about the process and hopefully you won't get blind sided.

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 12 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I filed a petition for my wife (fiance then) the day after my divorce was final and we had absolutely no problems.

maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-12 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Citizen Married then Divorced in China now in a bind
If you are going to start your marriage on a lie, you might as well quit before you start. That skeleton will chase you all of your married days. What if she finds out by another method? Then she'll question everything you told her. Come clean and be honest from this point forward. Besides, orange jumpsuits may not be your fashion. whistling.gif
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-11 13:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi wanna be touched!
So true KimandRuss. My case wasn't 'touched' until about 30 days into the process, then nothing for a week, then touch touch touch approval. kicking.gif I once heard it said that a touch could be a person moving the file from one desk to another, or even setting their coffee cup on it. Who knows? Stay busy and get things prepared to send to your fiance for the interview. biggrin.gif
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-12 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsidering the Congressman Route
I know of women who have tried to get their fiances/husbands here fast because they are pregnant, and even that hasn't worked except where there was some serious and documented complication. Can she wait til summer or fall, or is it start spring or forget school?
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-21 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPermanent Resident to apply for a fiance or spouse visa
So even if the OP married his fiancee, he would still be in for a long wait for the spouse visa?
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-21 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslawyer or not?
I used a lawyer because I did not find visajourney until after I had filed. However, I probably would have used one anyway as I had previously done AOS (not initial visa though) for someone and wanted to be sure all my bases were covered. I think most cases can be done by reading and following the guides, and asking questions along the way. I used the guide exclusively when we did AOS and had no problems.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-07 02:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeafil Alforque
I heard about this sad story on our local news. We honeymooned near that place. Prayers.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-07 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresso what, exactly, does an NOA2 mean?
QUOTE (JeroenAndMichelle @ Dec 8 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bogartnoir @ Dec 8 2008, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
like, really mean? what does it entitle us to? seems like it's just one more bureaucratic hurdle and doesn't mean much. nothing is really approved until you can prove your fiancee isnt going to be a bum and you have the interview. so why am i made to think this is exciting?

During the initial approval round (the round between the NOA1 and NOA2) they can actually still deny you... there will be no interview in that case, it will be an early denial and it happens more often than you might think.

The NOA2 is basically something that guarantees that you are allowed to the next round (the interview). It is pretty important and exciting when you think about it that you have just as much chance to get denied here as during the interview (or anywhere later in the process). The NOA2 is called 'approval notice' by the USCIS, kind of says a lot I think smile.gif

Basically the NOA2 means as much as the visa does after the interview coz having the visa, does not mean they will still allow you to adjust for status... the whole thing is over after you have a greencard, or even become citizen, before that, every step and every approval is a good thing and something to be excited about imho.


I like the way you think. Except, now that you mention it, since I have more steps to go, I am no longer excited that my husband has a green card because they might deny us at the removal step. blink.gif

Seriously OP, be excited that you are not in the denial pile. Yeah there are hurdles to over come, but you are one step closer to the ultimate goal, and that, is something to be excited about. kicking.gif
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-08 20:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI used a immigration lawyer, was told checking my status might cause delays
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Nov 19 2008, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Edward, is your lawyer at least knowledgable with the process in Afghanistan? The complications your cousin spoke of were most likely AP or AR (administrative processing/review). This is something very common with certain Embassy's. Having a lawyer with specific knowledge of that Country/Embassy is what is most important as it's the initial denial and/or AP/AR that seems to cause most of the wait in those places.

It's also important know that there are security checks at every stage of this process and that each couple's circumstances/names/dates..etc, etc.. can all be very different and can all cause delay's in the process.

It is a good thing you are building up ways to show proof of your bonafide relationship. I hope the process goes smoothly for you from here. smile.gif

Kim brings up a very good point on the basis of choosing a lawyer. I used one who was familiar with Morocco (I had my own set of issues to overcome and even if I had found visajourney BEFORE I filed I most likely would have retained an atty anyways).
As for the checks of the website for status, like the others said, hogwash. Once I realized I could check it more than once a day, I checked it twice a day, and then as the time got closer for an expected approval (watching other cases that had filed around the same time as me) I checked it so often I think the system started smoking! Besides, it sounds like a receptionist vs the actual lawyer told you that, right? eegads.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-08 20:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I do now
QUOTE (ChelleKeith @ Dec 18 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thankyou for all your advice and nice words. No I didnt know that it is valid for 4 months. I have emailed him and told him this and told him to take the time he needs to get his head in order. I pray he comes around

Chelle


Can you talk him into going to the interview anyways, in case he changes his mind? The visa is good for 6 months (to enter the usa). Maybe actually getting the visa will bring him to his senses. We all know how stressful it can be. I kinda agree with what another poster said about an SO wanting to move heaven and earth to be together. But I also understand how the stress can twist the mind. Good luck in getting things straightend out.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-19 21:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOur dates keep changing
QUOTE (mohammedwalks @ Dec 19 2008, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can someone explain this to me?

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between November 22, 2008 and December 1, 2008*.

today is december 19th 2008


Nope, very little has reasonable explaination in regards to this process.

OP: We had the same thing, date kept moving farther and farther out, from nov to Dec 29th, then started backwards and when it go to Dec 9th, we got approved on Oct 19th. It's supposed to be a guide, but not worth getting upset about. keep up the faith. You should see your NOA2 soon. Good luck.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-12-20 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswho do I contact after Na02
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 3 2007, 06:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The service center is who is processing your petition at the moment, not the NVC.



Why would they call the service center?
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2007-10-03 20:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswho do I contact after Na02
I called about 5 days after my approval date. It wasn't in yet, but I called 2 days later and it was already off to the consulate kicking.gif Hope your cases both go fast. Good luck.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2007-10-03 20:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEAD STAMP FOR K1 WHO WANT TO WORK BEFORE AOS
QUOTE (conway @ Jan 21 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Liz intends to fly into the US next Friday, does it make much sense for her to file for the EAD when she arrives? OR should we wait until the AOS? We plan on getting married in no more than 45 days from Feb 1. Wouldn't it just be simpler to wait and file everything (EAD/AOS) at once, say on March 16th?. The EAD will expire at some point and it seems (forgive me if I'm incorrect) like a waster of $400.


We've been taking it one step at a time, and not getting ahead of ourselves by planning anything until the visa was delivered (it was delivered on Monday). So now we're playing catch up, and we're both unsure as what to do.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.


Since you are getting married, I take it she is coming on a K1. You cannot apply for the EAD alone as K1, AOS and EAD have to be filed for together, or EAD AFTER the AOS. So yes you might as well do them together.

John: I see you down there. WAs just wondering the other day how you were and was going to PM Mags.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2009-01-21 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy adjudication date keeps moving forward!
Don't lose hope and dont' stress. I applied in early August. When I first started checking my date was early Nov. It moved out as far as Dec 29th blink.gif then started backwards (closer to current date). I think it got to early Dec, then bam!! approval early October. Those things are just gauges and not rock solid, so use them as a guide but don't stress. You have more important things to stress over, like wedding planning!!
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2008-11-12 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP ME please! Situation changed, is this the right visa for us??
Yes I had forgot that someone recommended that over the AP route. Hope things work out for them, whatever they choose. This economy sucks and I would imagine it's impacting a lot of couples, especially if they have to submit that affidavit of support at the interview.
maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2009-02-15 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP ME please! Situation changed, is this the right visa for us??
Rebeccajo and pushbrk have waaaaay more experience than me, but I'm wondering why the answer wasn't expounded on more. In addition to needing the AOS and AP, which is no way going to happen in 2weeks, won't he need to wait for one of them to come before he leaves? What if they get selected for interview and he is not here? The EAD seems like a waste of money since it's only good for a year? Or is it now part of the package? It seems to me that a lot more thought needs to be put into this situation and that in the big picture, what the OP is thinking is not going to work.


maggieNomarFemaleMorocco2009-02-14 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDeath of Fiancee
rose.gif rose.gif Sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine how you feel but I wish you the very best.
If your case is at the NVC level you will need to contact them regarding the situation and they may also ask for some sort of verification such as a death certificate. In addition, you should call the USCIS as well as the embassy if it is there already. I hope this helps. rose.gif rose.gif
happyinlove012408FemaleEthiopia2009-02-05 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview
yup my SO will be interviewing in the embassy in Manila too, I made sure I hade loads of evidence (Years worth) better be prepared...
Fred N EmiliaMalePhilippines2008-11-17 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresigor's list. GRAGH!
And just as an FYI - that is merely a fraction of application sent and being processed by the USCIS, Igors list comprises of VJ members only. There are far more people who are not members of this board and have applications in.

Goodluck to you and don't let that list stress you out.
Fred N EmiliaMalePhilippines2008-11-18 19:37:00