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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.


No it's the Self Liberated, Everything is About Me attitude that screws up a good woman.......

If it was all about me, I'd be making him move here.

You make sweeping generalisations that are damaging. Women are capable of being devoted wives without accepting standards that make them slaves to their husbands. I love my fiance. And i get pi**ed at any one who tells me that because I am capable of earning as much as him and more, I am not being a "good" wife. In fact the liberation of women has also to some extent liberated men. And now, because I am educated and capable of contributing to the house hold, both sexes have more choices. Dont you WANT the choice not to have to fulfill this role of always having to be the strong one? Relied upon one? The one that everything rests upon? I want to be a team with my future husband, be able to work while he goes back to school, know that I have his back all the way and if something goes wrong with his job (which it has right now) I am there to take the slack while we work everything out.

I dont want to spend HIS money. I want to earn my own. It's so frustrating to see men want to keep us as housewives in one breath, but moan that we spend all the money and dont adequately contribute in another. You see that all the time on these boards.

I am glad he wanted to marry someone who is capable of challenging him on every level. The only thing I am no challenge to him in is cooking (do you WANT to get poisoned???) and chess.

Hey, here's hoping all the liberated women around your wife dont rub off on her. I hope you are keeping her hidden away from the world as it is today.





I will only say this, about that. I lived in England also. I married a Ukrainian. What do you think?


I think that was a chickenspit sort of agreement with Tallcoolone's Neanderthal views? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Dave.



?? ?????? ????? ???????????????? ???, ????????? ???? ???? ????????? ???. whistling.gif


No, dude. Equal means equal. She doesn't have to 'allow' me a thing, nor I her....you should strive for more of that in your relationships.

Dave (obviously, hahahahaaa)

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 26 February 2009 - 12:26 PM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.


No it's the Self Liberated, Everything is About Me attitude that screws up a good woman.......

If it was all about me, I'd be making him move here.

You make sweeping generalisations that are damaging. Women are capable of being devoted wives without accepting standards that make them slaves to their husbands. I love my fiance. And i get pi**ed at any one who tells me that because I am capable of earning as much as him and more, I am not being a "good" wife. In fact the liberation of women has also to some extent liberated men. And now, because I am educated and capable of contributing to the house hold, both sexes have more choices. Dont you WANT the choice not to have to fulfill this role of always having to be the strong one? Relied upon one? The one that everything rests upon? I want to be a team with my future husband, be able to work while he goes back to school, know that I have his back all the way and if something goes wrong with his job (which it has right now) I am there to take the slack while we work everything out.

I dont want to spend HIS money. I want to earn my own. It's so frustrating to see men want to keep us as housewives in one breath, but moan that we spend all the money and dont adequately contribute in another. You see that all the time on these boards.

I am glad he wanted to marry someone who is capable of challenging him on every level. The only thing I am no challenge to him in is cooking (do you WANT to get poisoned???) and chess.

Hey, here's hoping all the liberated women around your wife dont rub off on her. I hope you are keeping her hidden away from the world as it is today.





I will only say this, about that. I lived in England also. I married a Ukrainian. What do you think?


I think that was a chickenspit sort of agreement with Tallcoolone's Neanderthal views? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Dave.



?? ?????? ????? ???????????????? ???, ????????? ???? ???? ????????? ???. whistling.gif


You know the rules.....English on a non regional forum please.

Ellie



Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.


No it's the Self Liberated, Everything is About Me attitude that screws up a good woman.......

If it was all about me, I'd be making him move here.

You make sweeping generalisations that are damaging. Women are capable of being devoted wives without accepting standards that make them slaves to their husbands. I love my fiance. And i get pi**ed at any one who tells me that because I am capable of earning as much as him and more, I am not being a "good" wife. In fact the liberation of women has also to some extent liberated men. And now, because I am educated and capable of contributing to the house hold, both sexes have more choices. Dont you WANT the choice not to have to fulfill this role of always having to be the strong one? Relied upon one? The one that everything rests upon? I want to be a team with my future husband, be able to work while he goes back to school, know that I have his back all the way and if something goes wrong with his job (which it has right now) I am there to take the slack while we work everything out.

I dont want to spend HIS money. I want to earn my own. It's so frustrating to see men want to keep us as housewives in one breath, but moan that we spend all the money and dont adequately contribute in another. You see that all the time on these boards.

I am glad he wanted to marry someone who is capable of challenging him on every level. The only thing I am no challenge to him in is cooking (do you WANT to get poisoned???) and chess.

Hey, here's hoping all the liberated women around your wife dont rub off on her. I hope you are keeping her hidden away from the world as it is today.





I will only say this, about that. I lived in England also. I married a Ukrainian. What do you think?


I think that was a chickenspit sort of agreement with Tallcoolone's Neanderthal views? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Dave.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.


No it's the Self Liberated, Everything is About Me attitude that screws up a good woman.......


Apparently evolution doesn't always work.... ^^^^ ..... I wish you were kidding, dude...but I reckon you're just lacking in self-esteem. That's what usually motivates the desire to be unquestioned...how freaking boring....I could never respect a woman who didn't regard herself as my equal in every way.

And, for that matter, cannot respect any man who thinks of women as being inherently subservient.

Dave.

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 26 February 2009 - 08:46 AM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 08:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.


No it's the Self Liberated, Everything is About Me attitude that screws up a good woman.......

If it was all about me, I'd be making him move here.

You make sweeping generalisations that are damaging. Women are capable of being devoted wives without accepting standards that make them slaves to their husbands. I love my fiance. And i get pi**ed at any one who tells me that because I am capable of earning as much as him and more, I am not being a "good" wife. In fact the liberation of women has also to some extent liberated men. And now, because I am educated and capable of contributing to the house hold, both sexes have more choices. Dont you WANT the choice not to have to fulfill this role of always having to be the strong one? Relied upon one? The one that everything rests upon? I want to be a team with my future husband, be able to work while he goes back to school, know that I have his back all the way and if something goes wrong with his job (which it has right now) I am there to take the slack while we work everything out.

I dont want to spend HIS money. I want to earn my own. It's so frustrating to see men want to keep us as housewives in one breath, but moan that we spend all the money and dont adequately contribute in another. You see that all the time on these boards.

I am glad he wanted to marry someone who is capable of challenging him on every level. The only thing I am no challenge to him in is cooking (do you WANT to get poisoned???) and chess.

Hey, here's hoping all the liberated women around your wife dont rub off on her. I hope you are keeping her hidden away from the world as it is today.



Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-26 05:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage difference
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There is NO women's liberation. Or very little, though some small amounts seem to be creeping in, very small amounts. For example, women can BY LAW be paid less than men for the same jobs.



I have no problem with this, and wish it was the same in USA.


Are you kidding me?

Wow....horrified this kind of ignorant, self important attitude by backward men like you is still in existence.



Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-24 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible denial in K
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QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Apr 14 2009, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what is the reason, you are afraid of being denied.. if you tell us the EXACT issue, then we can give you an EXACT questions. if not then you'll just be tossed around in this thread...



Well, I guess it took sometime to receive an update and I'm wondering the possible things that can happen to a petition. It was filed December then we got an RFE last march 23 and had forwarded the RFE last April 8.No email update nor update in USCIS website crying.gif He's USC , single , legally free to marry .


You need to give it some time! It's only been a week. Also bear in mind that the website is not always updated so you could recieve your NOA 2 without seeing any additional touches on the website.

Have a little patience, from the information you have provided, there does not seem to be grounds for a denial at this stage.

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 15 April 2009 - 03:09 AM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-15 03:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust engaged
I'm hoping to be legally married on the 24th July.....at a courthouse in Tampa.

Then in April next year, we will have a "proper" family wedding.

The advice here is solid. Things do go wrong. Move faster than expected. Move slower than expected.

We got stuck at NVC for over a month. Not expected, straight forward case, VERY disheartening. And it made me really happy that I hadn't planned anything concrete. Especially as the later parts of this journey are even more stressful than the earlier ones.

Take your time. And most importantly, make the wedding about what you and your fiance want. smile.gif
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-27 05:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease sombody help with a K1 visa issue, URGENT!!!!
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Crazy question....can you get the marriage annulled in time for the interview??? Because then legally it never happened. Its probably too late but might be worth a try?


This would be ideal, or even if you can get divorced in time for the interview.
That way, when you submitted the petition and have the interview, you both will be free and not married.


Yup, but with a red flag that big the administrative processing it may incur might be only a fraction shorter than the time it would take to refile for the correct visa.

I'd refile, go for the CR-1 and not divorce the person I loved.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-04-28 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there some where I can go to see ??
I've got to say.....I was dreading how long this process was going to take, and it has gone so quickly for me.

I think it is hardest at the beginning of the journey, and as the months pass it eases up slightly because you drift into how things were before you filed.

Hang in there, all will be well soon and before you know it you'll have more prep to do than you have time to. Use this time effectively and start preparing for what is to come.

Now.....I know i said it had gone by quickly but I still miss my SO sooo much, so....I would be willing to be a guinea pig for that magic distilled liquid biggrin.gif
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-01 05:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshi there everyone
People like you are the one of the reasons that people like me have to wait so long to be with our loved ones.

I hope they do both file so that you are exposed as the fraudster you are and are never able to get a greencard.

I hope you feel guilty that I have to wait so long to be with my partner.

I really do.

Good luck. I hope everything turns out exactly the way that Karma intends it to.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-12 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen can we marry?
I personally wouldn't leave it to the last minute.

God forbid something happened and you couldn't get married on that date.

eg:
You or your wife is sick
The person officiating cant get there
The courthouse goes up in flames and no one gets married that day.

Stupid, over the top examples. But examples none the less.

If you are OVER the 90 day period then you screw yourself over. Get married sooner rather than later. Dont put your future's in the balance for the sake of senitmentality. Be sensible about this. If you go over that 90 day mark, your in a whole lot of trouble when it comes to you trying to adjust your status as you have basically breached immigration laws.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-05-18 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone help me to estimate time when I get NOA2?
Fill in your timeline.

VJ will then estimate the date of your NOA 2.

It also helps others because it allows VJ to keep track of approvals and will assist them in estimating when the NOA 2 approval may happen.

VJ timelines are not always accurate. But they tend to be pretty close!
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-02-19 03:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprisingly quick (if it happens!)
QUOTE (munkeynutts @ Jun 4 2009, 08:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok. Not as bad as I originally thought. Our lawyer is one of several very reliable lawyers on the Shell Legal Plan for Shell employees.

He says - "Processing times at the Vermont Service Center depends on how many other applications are ahead of you in line. Our clients have had their K-1 Visas processed in as little as a few weeks, and as long as 3 months".

We'll see how it goes, but like you all pretty much advise, I won't be complacent and too hopeful!

Thank. Martin.


As LONG as 3 months? Wow...what do they do? Stick $ bills in with the application? People lucky enough to be approved in three months coming out of Vermont are in the minority here. I got kinda lucky at being approved at 4 months. Look at the timelines and please please please dont make concrete plans based upon the abject positivity of professionals who are desperate to take your money.

I have been knocking around this site for the best part of 7 months now and have seen some very unhappy people on here who believed that the information they were given by lawyers could be taken at face value. I mean why wouldn't you take what they say to heart? They are professionals!!!! The simple fact of the matter is......no matter how smart your lawyer, as you yourself have said, it's all about waiting in line, hoping your lawyer doesn't miss anything (and they often do) and wishing for a bit of luck that VSC dont lose your app in a sea of others, or you dont get left behind.

I'm hopefully(!!!) nearing the end of my journey after 7 months of waiting. I consider myself very lucky to be this far along and although I had an extremely simple case, I still suffered the set back of being put in to administrative processing for a month (it's a black hole after you get your NOA 2 and effects relatively few and mostly random people)

Good luck with everything. I hope you are one of the lucky ones. keep your eye on the prize and it will all be worth it in the end.

PS..another west country filer here too. I work in bristol smile.gif
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-04 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInfopass Experience
Awwww,

I was hoping for a better experience for you. But hey! A service request is better than nothing! Keep that amazing positive attitude of yours up....you'll get there soon. Fingers and toes crossed for you that it doesn't get to the 6 month mark!

E
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-05 05:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancel I-129F
Dan.

I have told my fiance that I hate him. That he is a bonehead. That I am not moving to America. That he wasn't welcome to come and visit me. That I didn't want to ever...EVER...EVER EVER!! talk to him again.

Then please add to the above list any other insult I could throw at him.

It's a two way street. He only gives slightly less than what he gets from me.

You know, it's hard. Giving up your family, seeing your loved one rarely, having to conduct a relationship over the internet. Then add to this the stresses and strains of daily life. What do you get?

A real relationship.

Give her some time, maybe the "sensitive" side that she was talking about is one that is quickly reacting to her blowing off some steam. I dont know what your relationship is like generally speaking. But what I do know is that if Dave and I had called off this petition every single time we argued.....well....I wouldn't be going to my interview on Friday.

Best of luck to you

Ellie
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-09 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrong "Petition Approved" Date on K-1 Visa
They pooped up! I cant see how you would get it in the neck for their mistake.

Take that visa and run like the wind.

Congrats on receiving it sweetie!!!!! mmuuuaaahhh!
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-13 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslost passport photo
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QUOTE (SCFsnoopy @ Jul 4 2009, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you are the beneficiary, it won't matter if you have a job or not at the visa interview. What you earn doesn't matter, it's what the USC earns that counts.

If you are the USC, then yes, it will matter and you are going to need a co-sponsor.

I'm going to end up taking new photos to my interview too - the first set I got were the wrong size (hoping we don't get an RFE for that, seems like it slips through the cracks sometimes) so I'll need a new set that are the right size, plus I ended up using the rest of the photos from my first set to apply for a new passport since mine expired.



I don't want to cause any unnecessary worry, as I know rules and standards can vary from one Embassy to another, but just make sure they accept co-sponsors at the Embassy in the UK where you'll attend your interview. My experience was at the US Embassy in Bangkok, where I suspect they're a bit more strict than in the UK, but I was in a similar situation of not meeting the income requirement to bringing my wife here and was relying on a co-sponsor. When my fiancee went to her interview, though, she was suddenly told they simply did not accept co-sponsors. Through the grace of God and a little luck, things worked out in the end, but I would hate for anyone else to have to go through such a gut wrenching experience. So double check on whether co-sponsors are accepted there before showing up to the interview. There are plenty of people in this forum from the UK who can probably tell you the answer, and if not, you can always email the Embassy in the UK to ask.

Having said all that, I think you will probably be fine. I think it's mainly a policy that started in the Philippines and spread to some other parts of Asia. But do your homework wink.gif .


UK do accept co-sponsors. I didn't personally have a co-sponsor but a number of people on the UK interview thread have.

Confirm - you do NOT need the same photo. Another photo is just fine, however, for your interview you will need to submit american sized passport photos.

If you are the beneficiary and have been made redundant this is inconsequential. You'd hit problems if the american petitioner lost their job and couldn't find a co-sponsor.

PS: Please fill in your timeline. This assists other Visa Journey members with predicting when their own petitions may be approved.

Good luck.....it's a long journey, try not to stress or your body will eat your own stomach!!!!

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 04 July 2009 - 09:32 AM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-04 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureslost passport photo
QUOTE (Gregg and Meg @ Jul 4 2009, 04:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, guys.


Long story short:

I woke up this morning and was thinking random thinkings in my head when I started thinking about our petition, and realised that I couldn't remember where I'd put my copy of the passport-sized photo that they ask for. I've been looking everywhere for it for the last hour or so but cannot for the life of me remember what I did with it (I put it in a 'safe' place, it's always the way). The company I got it taken with doesn't keep copies, so I can't get another one printed.

I just wanted to know, if worst does come to worst and I have lost it, how will this affect our petition when it comes to my interview at the embassy?

I mean, I know it's 'just' a photo, but I'm seriously stressing that it's going to go bad ways. sad.gif


Thanks in advance.


I'm confused about something. Are you saying you didn't submit a photo with your petition? Or that you dont have the correct sized passport photo for the interview?
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-04 05:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa- Lot's of problems and ?? please help
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Jul 5 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Multiple drug convictions usually means he's not admissible. You need to see a lawyer to determine if he's eligible for a waiver.


I agree. I am afraid it is time to engage with a lawyer.

There have been people on this website who have been denied because they admitted to past and occasional use of cannabis during the medical.

A couple of drug convictions.....and you have a major problem. Then on top of that another conviction. I have to say it, I dont think your chances of getting your fiance through are looking very good based upon the information that you have provided.

I am, however, not a lawyer and I would suggest you do some reading and come to a conclusion of your own. If you are serious about going for this visa then you will need to spend some considerable time and effort getting a real idea of how long each stage of the process takes, how much it is going to cost (including the waiver) and what you need to do to start preparing.


Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-06 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDigital Video as evidence?
QUOTE (tomi @ Jul 7 2009, 03:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there any chance or way we can show evidence with digital video?

I have a few videos using my camera and my fiance's camera when she was here visiting. Would be nice if we submit video on a DVD or CD..


I am not sure about other embassy's but at interview stage it would have been impossible for me to present anything electronic - because electronic items were banned from embassy premises. I am pretty sure it is like that in all american embassy's.

At petition stage, no I shouldn't imagine so. Thousands of these petitions are looked at every year. Adjudicators do not have time to pop your dvd in the player and watch it.

Pictures, emails....chat logs...letters....etc are more than adequate evidence


Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-07 03:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help! K-1 Visa Questions
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Alright well im reading the supporting documents and its saying that the fee is $455 which is manageable but a lawyer told me that there was also a processing fee.
Also im living with a roomate right now but the lease is up in a month and I plan on getting an apartment on my own so that my fiance and i can live together and get married when he arrives.
Should I wait to file the paperwork if my address is going to be changing?
He does not have a job right now but will eventually. Should I wait for that as well?
And the reason he got denied was because he had been coming in and out the country every three months on the visa waiver program and got denied becuase he needed an actual visa.
He never overstayed his visit and he never broke any of the laws.
I am also 20 and he is 21 will that be a problem?


If you're only filing a petition for the K1, then the fee is currently $455. Any other fees the lawyer told you about were fees he was going to charge you. There WILL be more fees later on for medical, visa application, plane tickets, etc. The whopper comes after he gets his visa and you're married in the US - $1010 to get his conditional green card.

You can submit a change of address with USCIS after you file the petition, but you may not need to. If you take your time and do this right then you probably won't have your paperwork ready before you move anyway. Do you have a signed letter of intent from your fiance? How about 4 signed pages of his G-325A? Passport style photo of him taken within the last 30 days? Don't rush the paperwork. As I said, it is meticulous. Small mistakes can cause delays or even a denial of your petition.

It makes absolutely no difference if he's working. The US government doesn't care. However, it wouldn't hurt if both of you are working and saving some money because you've got some big expenses coming.

The age shouldn't be a problem. As long as you're both old enough to marry in your state.

You still have at least 7 months, I would think, before you'll need the income documents and affidavits of support from you and your mother. Your fiance will need to bring these documents to the US consulate when he has his interview. BTW, I wouldn't tell them that you don't declare all of your tips on your tax return. I realize that a lot of people who earn tips in addition to wages do not declare all of their tips, but it's not something you admit to the US government.





THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT
WOULD YOU MIND SENDING ME A LIST OF EVERYTHING I NEED TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?
I KNOW IT SAYS ON THE NET WHAT I NEED BUT IF ITS BROKEN DOWN TO ME HERE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES smile.gif
AND THE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT BASICALLY JUST STATES THAT WE ARE GOING TO MARRY WITHIN 90 DAYS CORRECT?
I FOUND ONE ON THE NET WHERE YOU JUST ENTER YOUR NAMES ACTUALLY ITS ON THIS WEBSITE IS THAT OK?



This cant be broken down anymore for you. Seriously, read it through, download the forms and fill them out.

Nobody can do this for you. This process is a hard one and you need to start getting a grip on exactly what is required of you if you are serious about following this through.

The letter of intent on the net is fine to use.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

Good luck.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-07-18 05:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFound on a dating site...
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Jun 17 2009, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok I originally found my Fiance on Heart of Asia, (very thankful to them) but I only paid for 1 month so we could e-mail eachother. Do i need to submit this on my 129f? Why do they care where you found your significant other any ways?


How you met your partner IS going to come up. Do not be tempted to be untruthful on the forms, you'll come unstuck when it comes to the interview. If you have a bona fide relationship with your partner, and enough proof to back it up, then you have nothing to worry about.

The government are trying to protect citizens from being scammed by "green card diggers" and beneficiaries from being "shopped for" in an unscrupulous manner. A K1 visa is a privilege and not a right so unfortunately the government can ask anything they feel is necessary to prove the legitimacy of your relationship.


Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-06-17 02:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures7 months for a K-1? (pre-engagement thinking ahead)
Make plans....sure.

But dont bet on everything going smoothly, and I wouldn't book anything. You could be throwing a deposit away.

We were lucky, despite being selected for additional processing at NVC and it still took 7 months. The length of processing varies greatly. Some here have been approved quickly and the process has taken as little as three months (very unusual). Other more unfortunate VJ-ers have been waiting for well over a year (again unusual but highlights the difference between processing times) I guess what people will be telling you on this thread is. .....

Bet on how long a piece of string is...

Then hope your one of the lucky ones who gets to see the end of the string sooner rather than later.

Good Luck, congrats on your engagement and your imminent filing!
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-05 16:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Arrangements
We got married 10 days after I arrived.

We went, got our marriage license, contacted a notary and were married the weekend before last on our favorite beach. That simple. Legal. Binding. Lovely :-)
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-05 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnot consolidated marriage under US law
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Aug 21 2009, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lancer1655 @ Aug 21 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Aug 21 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A bit of advice -- it is ALWAYS helpful for the petitioner, you, to be with her for the interview. In your case especially, it can make a big difference since you have been apart so long.


I actually think this should probably be added to the guides...perhaps with the exception of countries with visa waver requirements (as there are lower cases of fraud etc. and therefore less likely an interview goes bad.)


This is a very unusual case. I'd be careful about this. His best argument about his proxy wedding not being valid in the US is the fact that he hasn't physically seen his wife since the wedding. If he is present at the interview then that argument goes out the window, and the consulate COULD say that they question whether the proxy marriage has now been consummated, and therefore is a valid marriage. He also apparently got a waiver of the 2 year meeting requirement. The validity of the waiver is going to be tenuous if he shows up for the interview.

This case seems to defy much of the standard advice.


Very very good point.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-21 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterviews
QUOTE (Ak+Tk @ Aug 20 2009, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning Everyone smile.gif


I just have one quick question, my fiance and I submitted our I-129f petition n our date is June 2nd. I was a little unclear bout this i know that my fiance who is benificiary has an interview at New Dheli, but do i also have an interview before they send the paperwork to the consulate?

Any other info regarding this wuld be a big help for us out. helpsmilie.gif


Only the beneficiary is subject to an interview.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-20 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-129f dilemma
I'm a big fan of paperclips. I think they are more than capable of punching holes themselves.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-23 22:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrath of Creditors
QUOTE (thepizzadude @ Aug 28 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ellie-and-David @ Aug 28 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK OK OK....

I'm not going to get on my high horse like others have. Alot of people dont see screwing over the credit card companies and banks as stealing because those companies have been stealing from their own customers for years.

False statement, the credit companies dont STEAL anything you agreed to terms and conditions of them giving you access to a credit line...PERIOD. Just because the terms you agreed to are astonomical and they do everything they can to make you pay more doesn't make them thieves. It makes them terrible people but nonetheless not thieves.
This guy on the other hand is going to be a THiEF, no other way to describe it, he agreed now he wants to TAKE their money and NOT pay it back, that is theft.

I thought about doing the same. Using my overdraft to generate some additional savings on top. BUT......

I like how you would try to justify the theft "additional savings" instead of "stolen funds", Good for your moral character.

My mum always told me not to burn bridges. God forbid that anything go wrong here and I have to go back to England. It would be a MESS. So I decided against it.

Very smart woman it seems, lucky you.

Dont do it. I kind of thought of burning my bridges as tempting fate.....

Good Advice



BLA BLA....yes yes...we are all saints here. No one feels screwed over by the companies (who know their charges are wrong...hence prolonged avoidance of litigation in english courts, because they are scared of a precedent that says they take advantage of consumers and said charges should be refunded)

Gosh I love the moral brigade here.

And now my moral standing has been questioned.....I'm off to mug an old lady.


Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWrath of Creditors
OK OK OK....

I'm not going to get on my high horse like others have. Alot of people dont see screwing over the credit card companies and banks as stealing because those companies have been stealing from their own customers for years.

I thought about doing the same. Using my overdraft to generate some additional savings on top. BUT......

My mum always told me not to burn bridges. God forbid that anything go wrong here and I have to go back to England. It would be a MESS. So I decided against it.

Dont do it. I kind of thought of burning my bridges as tempting fate.....



Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-28 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFront-loading - is it ever a bad thing?
QUOTE (Matt & Bing @ Aug 23 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the biggest variable is what consulate your interview will be at. In my case, I suppiled only what was necessary to get the petition approved. I did however, go to my fiancee's interview which virtually guaranteed our approval.


Agreed. And if you perceive your case to have any potential red flags (previous petitions, limited visits, a large age difference, previous marriages to petitioners from the same country, family ties) front loading is beneficial.

But dont go over board. You wont be thanked for it, and more often than not, that evidence is not what they are looking at. Your list looks very reasonable to me.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-23 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
QUOTE (nate fikkert @ Aug 29 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah I know that this is possible to do I'm just Frustrated and nervouse about the issues at hand I think the best thing for me to do right now is to take the rest of the day off this topic so that I can start again tomorrow with a fresh mind otherwise I won't think through it all clearly


Good idea. If your frustrated and nervous before you have even properly looked into filing, I hate to think what you will be like while you spend your time waiting through the different stages.

A lot of people do months of research on this site before they file. Some take days. It is not hard to fill this paperwork out. It's all about being truthful and accurate. You dont need to be a lawyer to do this. You are totally capable.

When your ready, get your game head on and read those guides. Look at the example forms and you'll see....it's just about common sense and accuracy.

Trust me....It will all be worth it in the end.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-29 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
QUOTE (nate fikkert @ Aug 29 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been hearing all these scare stories about how if the paperwork isn't filled out just right they will reject the case and you have to start again and all this stuff...I guess I'm just nervouse about the whole thing because I really want her to get here. It has been almost a year already for her and I to be engaged as we were trying to figure out the best route to get her here and we have decided on this...so I just want it to be right and smooth haha.


QUOTE (Haole @ Aug 29 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K1 is pretty simple unless you have out of ordinary circumstances.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

OOPS! I was typing when canadian wife was !

Well the OP will get the picture double!



If you want it to go smoothly....DIY.

You'll get out of this what you put in, which is considerable time, effort, understanding and precision.

A large number of people on this website have gone through this process themselves. Myself and my partner did. You just need to do it properly.

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 29 August 2009 - 07:26 PM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-29 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1
QUOTE (nate fikkert @ Aug 29 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So Philister and I have decided that we are going to go with the K-1 visa and leave any other option well enough alone. I have been reading up on this whole thing and find myself getting discouraged at the amount of things there are to do.

I was wondering if there is a step by step layout of the process that tells you what needs to be filed and when it needs to be filed. I have been finding information but its spread out all over the place and has confused me as to what needs to be done.

The last thing I want to do is screw this up because I didn't file things the way that they needed to be filed. I am also wondering is it worth the money to hire a lawyer to deal with all of this or am I making it more complicated then it really is?

I would love to hear all your opinions on everything and also see if there are those of you that have had good luck with hiring lawyers or maybe bad luck hiring a lawyer. I really want to do this right and if it is worth spending the money for a lawyer then that is what I want to do SO please let me know what all you all think

Thanks so much
Nate


There is absolutely no need to hire a lawyer unless your case is complicated. In fact a number of people on this site have hired lawyers and have regretted their decision.

Complicated cases examples are:

You have a previous overstay on a US visa
Illegal entry into the US

There are other instances where hiring a lawyer may be prudent. But.....for the most part, if you utilise visa journey correctly, your on your way to submitting an excellently compiled petition.

At the top of the page is a link called guides. These guides provide you with a step by step guide to the forms that need completing and the evidence you need to submit. Read instructions and apply literally to the forms. This site is a GOLDMINE of information. If you have specific questions about the forms, please utilise the search engine because most of the times, the question has been asked and answered before.

Many people hired lawyers and then happened upon this website and regretted it.

You also have access to regional forums here. These forums allow you to get an idea of what to expect in the embassy you are likely to be interviewed in. Filling out these forms is not hard. Be precise, be honest and follow instructions and you will be fine.

Good luck to you and your partner.

Ellie


Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-29 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat does the 455 dollars cover?
Oh yeah...

It costs so much, that I haven't bought a pair of shoes in well over 2 months.

Most unlike me.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-01 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI 129-F check not cashed
QUOTE (luvlikcraz @ Sep 1 2009, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, worried.

It's only been 7 days since I submitted our K-1 Petition, but my check hasn't even cashed. I expected atleast to have seen that come through the bank.

Any ideas?! Of course I want to worry and ONLY think the worst. sad.gif

I saw someone else online knew within two days of submitting her K-1 that she had received her NAO1. Bummer for me.


USCIS are nothing if inconsistent and what will happen with one petition varies greatly from another. The average number of days that it takes to cash a check varies. These variations occur because they open packages at different times and the processing of checks varies from bank to bank.

Did you send the package registered delivery? If you did, trace it, make sure it got there and then give the check a few more days to cash before you start worrying.

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 01 September 2009 - 06:37 AM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-01 06:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on NOA2
QUOTE (Zahid1982 @ Aug 31 2009, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
Our application for K1 visa was recieved by the CSC on July 8, 2009 and the cheque was cashed on July 13, 2009. We recieved NOA1 on July 23, 2009, now my question is how much time does it normally take for USCIS to send NOA2 to the petitioner.

My fiance is in Oregon and i am in India.


Thank you In advance


Click on the Immigration Timelines link.

Fill in your timeline (please do this anyway - it helps other members estimate their own timeline)

VJ will give you an estimate timeline. These are usually a pretty good indication of how long your petition will take to process - but is in no way a guarantee of how long your visa journey will take to complete.

Good luck!

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-08-31 07:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Fiance Visa
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Sep 6 2009, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guides6ly.gif http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

All your questions are answered there.


Agreed. The answer to all of your questions are in that guide.

If you have any questions specific to the forms or the evidence needed to be submitted, please ask.
Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-06 17:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSubmitting documentation with the I-129F application
QUOTE (JennandFuat @ Sep 16 2009, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was going to use a lawyer for all of this, but after getting some feedback from members of this site I think we would be just as well off going it on our own.

I've read through the list of items that are required with the I-129F packet.. and now I have a few questions.

1. The lawyer I spoke to said I would need a copy of my fiance's birth certificate. I have this, but I do not see this listed as a requirement on any of the web pages I have reviewed. Do I need to submit this with the copy of my birth certificate?

No - but needed at the interview

2. Can the Beneficiary G-325a be a copy or must it have the original signature? Basically, I am wondering if he can email me the form, after signing it, and scanning it into his computer or would he need to mail me the original?

Must have an original signature

3. Same question for the letter he must write stating his intent to marry me. Can this be an emailed copy or should it have the original signature?

Original Signature

4. One one site I saw the I -134 Evidence of Support form was required with the petition. But I did not see it on the list of requirements on this site. I thought it was needed later, but not at the time of the original petition. Do I need to send this with the I-129F packet?

No - this form and all supporting evidence is required at the interview stage.

5. How much "evidence" of a relationship should you really send? I have 18 months worth of my phone bills, emails, MSN chat logs, Facebook messages, etc. Should I send ALL of it or just a sampling from every few months?

You could do a certain amount of front loading, but essentially the only requirement at the I-129F stage is proof of having met in person in the two years immediately proceeding your filing of the petition. Pictures of you together and passport stamps. Take a print screen of all of your chat logs and emails, same of facebook messages. It doesn't hurt to frontload but you dont want to make your petition a mess by including 18 months worth of printed emails.

6. I can't find all my plane tickets from my 6 trips to Turkey, but I do have a passport stamp for each one. You can see the stamps well enough, but some of the dates are two light to read both the entry and the exit date. It's obvious there is an entry and exit stamp, but the dates are not all 100% readable. Will this be ok? I stayed with his family a few times, so don't have hotel receipts from all my trips and didn't think to keep most of them anyway.

Use a photocopier that allows you to darken them, I did the same. If you have no other evidence, those dates are important.

I apologize for so many questions.. but I am worried about making a mistake!

Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to reply!!!!!

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 16 September 2009 - 05:27 PM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-16 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEmployment Requirement for K1 Sponsorship
QUOTE (Rajat @ Sep 16 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a US Citizen and am planning to start the process of sponsoring my fiance to come overseas to America either in October or November.

Unfortunately I was laid off from my job last week and am currently not working.

I have done fairly well this year already in terms of earnings, but now that I am not working I am wondering how this will impact the future K-1 Visa application for my Fiance.

Here are the situations I am thinking about. If anyone has any opinions on what this means for the overall process please let me know.

* I start the K-1 Sponsorship process without a job and throughout the entire Sponsorship process I do not retain a job at
all
* I find a job before I start the K-1 Sponsorship process and retain the job throughout the process

There are some other caveats to my work situation which I will mention but I want to ask firstly what impact the above two situations will have on the K-1 Sponsorship process.

Thank you in advance for all the help !


Something similar happened to me and my husband. He lost his job just before we were due to file. We filed anyway and crossed our fingers and hoped that he would find something before I had to present his financial information at the embassy stage. He did.

This process takes a long time. You could potentially have a 5 month wait until you receive your NOA 2 and then on top of that depending on the consulate you are dealing with, you could have additional time on top of this.

If you do not gain a job before you get to the consulate stage you should seek a co-sponsor. This co-sponsor will have to be a USC earning the minimum as per the poverty guidelines set out by USCIS.

It's up to you whether you would prefer the security of a job before filing or whether you would rather bite the bullet, file and hope that you are able to gain employment in the interim.

Edited by Ellie-and-David, 16 September 2009 - 05:02 PM.

Ellie-and-DavidFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-09-16 17:01:00