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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F checklist for my fiance
get several passport style photos. Saves the hassle in case the first one is lost/damaged ( murphy's law states if you don't prepare it will happen. Murphy's second law says is you spend money to vcover yourself it won't happen )
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-02 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I file K-1 with my foreign fiancee in the US?
She can stay as long as her visitors visa allows for. She must then go home. If things move slowly she can come back on her visitors visa but she should be ready to show strong ties to home.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-07 23:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdouble process!!!!!
Maybe their AOS interview will turn into a deportation hearing. I would think continueing the lie just adds the problem. Especially with all the activity on here about it. They entered wrongly, you can't just autoconvert a k1 to a k3. How many people here have horror stories about getting married out of country and having their k1 yanked. She is currently here illegally. The K1 is for UNMARRIED people to come here to marry here. It is not for married people to come here and remarry ( I guess that would be a k3 ) And we know how badly lawers advise sometimes.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-09 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdouble process!!!!!
So it seems there are several misrepresentations At the embassy , at the POE . Is there anything a lawyer could do other than collect money ?
The second application , will it be impacted by these events ? What would be the process for them to salvage that ? Or is it in trouble also ?
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-08 23:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdouble process!!!!!
Is there and act of fraud by accepting the k1 from the Embassy while they are married
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-08 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 QUESTION
Did you pay by personal check ? If you did you can get the case number off the back . It should start with something like EAC . You can use that to set up to watch status online and it will even make it easier to talk to USCIS on the phone
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-08 23:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting the U.S. while the case is pending at USCIS
There is nothing stopping you from coming. If asked questions never lie about things. Bring proof that you MUST return home. A lease agreement , a letter from your employer , your return ticket. There is a chance if you get a grumpy inspector at your point of entry you might get turned back. Bring prrof that you are in the wedding party also to show how important it is for you to come here.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-08 23:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescase still pending at csc,HELP!
QUOTE (AllRightsReserved @ May 13 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
when he filed for k1 we just sent my boarding pass no photos only my boarding pass, is that enough evidence of meeting for the past 2 years?
He came to visit me in my country but the k1 has already been filed.

Boarding passes are secondary evidences. This supports the primary evidences like pictures that you met personally. Since he visited you in the Philippines, you probably have pictures together, why not send it to your fiance to anticipate for an RFE.

Good luck!

You actually have that backwards. The photos are secondary. You have to have something with dates like boarding passes and visa stamps as primary
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-13 19:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow to ask RFE to USCIS
If you have already sent the papers to CSC just wait and if they need it they will ask for it and you send it then. Sending something without them asking for it may slow things down and CSC is slow enough as it is
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-19 05:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiting for interview to be scheduled
You are not allowed to attend the interview in Nigeria . You can be in the country or waiting outside but you can't be with him
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-19 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Is there a chance to refund the fee from the uscis once u cancel the process
Once they have cashed the check they expend resources to create a case and track things. So once you are "in the system" you don't get your money back. It is like when you leave a movie before the final credits. No refunds
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-25 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Is there a chance to refund the fee from the uscis once u cancel the process
no refunds
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-25 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo confused need assistance
It is risky having any sort of wedding while waiting for a K1 there have been some that did it ok, one couple that had pictures that they sent to each other end up being used against them at their visa interview and many that have had to either give up and marry and file k3/cr1 or spend forever fighting with USCIS over their maritial status. If you were to be so lucky as to have an field investigation ask about your relationship to family and friends and even one mention having been at your wedding you are in for major major head aches.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-31 17:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeeding a" REQUEST LETTER" from the USEM for filing my Police clearance
it sounds like it is just submitted so there is no approval letter yet
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-31 10:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes NOA1 mean at least you signed everything?
The only thing it means is you sent the right amount of money so they accepted your case. It is all about the money. Now they will proceed to age the file in the dust collection room before they really look at it. wacko.gif
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-05 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - Last Updated? Online Status
Sometimes CSC doesn't update the computer. My online status is recieved and pending and we have an interview date already. I got the NOA2 snail mail.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-05-23 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravelling to the US, filing the K1 there...
When you travel on a tourist visa you have to leave by whatever date they give you on your paperwork when you come. I am not sure if you already have a visitors visa but they are hard to get from Nigeria. Unless you have strong ties it is hard to get a visitors visa. If you use a visitors visa as a shortcut to immigrate, that can get you in trouble for visa fraud and sent back to Nigeria with a ban. You would also have to return for your interview to Nigeria. We all wish there were short cuts but it is a big waiting game. Good luck
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-06 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestotal fees?
if filed with AOS the fee is inclusive. Don't forget to get married first.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-09 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp please
Ok If I understand the questions Yamilt is the petitioner. He arrived and they married in 90 days and now they wish to part. After marraige they never filed AOS.
The k1 visa allows an unmarried foreigner to enter the country marry in 90 days and adjust status based on that marriage. You did the first half but it seems you don't intend to complete the second half. Are you intending to divorce ? If you part company so quickly and he does't leave the country the marriage may seem to be an act of fraud and both of you can be in trouble. I am sorry things aren't working out. But you must be careful about what happens next.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-11 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswarrants
There is a bill that denies family based innigration rights to people with owed child support Hr78 which is still making it's way through approval. The way it is worded , even if you get a visa could prevent AOS or green card benifits once approved. Also as you have reported your address in the paperwork it may be cross reported to the court that issued the warrent.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-15 17:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of how you met your Fiancee for I-129F
I fill out forms all day long. The block is meant to provide a statement of how you met per the yes no question immediately proceeding. Think of the form like a resume , short and simple. It is at the emnassy interview that you have to show that it is on ongoing relationship. Lawyers like making the client think they are experts by recommending overkill and then wrapping it in their own verbage. If she told you just answer the questions and provide supporting proof I bet you wouldn't have given her that nice fat check as quickly.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-17 20:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of how you met your Fiancee for I-129F
Something to the effect of

While trying to improve my forgeign language skill I start conversation with XXX who I met on/though YYY. A relationship developed and we first met in person at place A in country Y on xxxx/xx/xx. We decided to marry ( or I purposed) on xxxx/xx/xx. When have visited each other X times since then the latest being xxxx/xx/xx


This continueing relatoinship for the interview is were you provied the letters and phone bills and such.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-17 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLetter of how you met your Fiancee for I-129F
This is the government They want the facts and not love stories. They want to read your petition in X minutes. Shorter is better.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-17 05:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce certificate??
There should be a record at the court that handled the case. It would be better to spend the time to get it up front than to get an RFE and delay the process. If you are feelling lucky you could sent it without the decree and get it while it is processing.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-22 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need everyone's help PLEASE!
do you have your ticket stubs?
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-23 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApply for K1 or K3?
I believe that USCIS does NOT recognise proxy marriages. So I think K1 is the only route available
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-06-24 16:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresURGENT HELP NEEDED
They may not notice it on their own. It could cause serious issues at the interview stage. You can hope for a RFE but if you recently sent it I think it may warrant sending a corrected version of the form with a letter explaining the spell check issue. There have been cases where typos have lead to misrepresentation claims.
Anyone else ??
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-07-20 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen requirement to personally meet fiancee would result in extreme hardship to petitioner
The only one I rad about was where the applicant had severe medical conditions and required 24/7 support from o2 and some other device and couldn't travel without extreme costs. The benificary lived in a country were it was impossible for him to get a visitors visa. It was another site, I don't remember which.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-08-27 05:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi 129f and getting maried overseas
If they did not meet before filing the petition will be denied. Wavier of the 2 year requirement almost never happens except for well document religious rules or extreme medical conditions. If they try for a DCF even if she somehow stays the 6 months what will they do when it comes to the showing the ability to support him ? I doubt that leaving the US for 6 months will leave many with the income to show and there probably won't be a letter from an employer unless she has a really nice employer. Getting a visa you have to meet all the rules. You have to meet the requirements to file, be able to show support be able to pass medical and make it through the security checks. If they don't have the support to back up a DCF then it will be denied. If they want to marry, they can or if they never met she can travel and file a new k1 if they want to be together quicker.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-01 12:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi 129f and getting maried overseas
To travel to Algeria your girl friend needs a visa. The maximum time the visa is good for is 90 days ( 3 months ) so there is no way for her to stay there legally to do a direct consular filing on a visitors visa. She can travel and you can marry. She must leave before her visa expires and that would be before she has been there long enough to qualify for a direct consular filing. Assuming that your K1 was denied for not meeting in the last 2 years her trip and your marriage fixes that. Now she will have to file a CR1 visa ( and a k3 if she wants) once she is back in the US

Good luck
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-08-31 10:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresinfopass
Unless you are outside of the posted processing times you will probably just be told to wait. I think the current posted times are Jan 08
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-11 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs age difference a rejection factor?
If the non USC is female younger and asian it is fine. If the younger non USC is male and black then the KKK mind set of the united states takes over and you are in for a hard time
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-08-22 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of relationship in electronic format?
Electronic media that is loaded into certain secured computers has to be certified to be free of malware/virus by 2 trained and certified people for the system involved. So no electronic media
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-14 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbeing pregnant
Pregnacy is not an accepted reason for an expedite. About the only ones getting approved are imminant military deployments
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-17 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp needed,k1 visa approved,but fiance disapered
Assuming the OP is for real
If you had come here and found out the two of you didn't get along and you married someone else in the 90 days then went back to ?? and filed a k3/cr1 you might be ok
If she has already left you , coming on a visa that is intended to be used for marriage would be big trouble. As soon as you got to the US point of entry and presented the visa to enter you are guilty of material misrepresentation and subject to a lifetime ban.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-20 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEED HELP!!! REALLY... NEED HELP!
QUOTE (bangity @ Sep 26 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
one quick question. Do you have to do the ceremony or can you just do the marriage license?

A marriage licience is the way to record that you have been married. You get it from a state office and then take it to an approved offical who marries you. It can be in a church or at a judges office. They can say as few words or as many as everyone agrees on. The big thing is that the official signs the form and it gets back to the issuing office to be recorded. Without getting recorded you aren't married. As for the governement when they say you have 90 days to get married it means that the licience has to be signed in 90 days not that you went and got one.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-09-26 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdigital copy of Divorce Decree
everything submitted must be on paper.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-10-02 05:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReasons to DENY k1
We don't have the luxury of internet connectivity. It is terrible , the separation and being so alone. I can't take time off work and my daughters huband walked out leaving her ( and me) with 4 young childern two of which have mental/behavioral issues. I have all the strikes against me, high fraud conulate , older woman younger man , different races. But all those reasons mean that I am being treated unfairly which is basically illegal. But knowing that the government is guilty of acting illegally doesn't help the days when you just want a hug or a kiss. Days like yesterday when my sons car broke , my grandson ran away from home and UPS has lost my passport on the way to the embassy ( to request a visa so I can visit Joseph ) The wedding dress has been moved so I don't see it in the closet anymore. I cancelled the camping trip and can't even go inside my camper without crying . We know we will be together as we will not give up. Thank for all your hugs. Sometimes I just can't stand what is going on.
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-10-03 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReasons to DENY k1
Nothing can guarrantee that you won't be denied. We are both middle aged. I make 6 figures and have 30 years with the same employer and own 2 homes. We have daily calls and letters and all that. And simply because we met though his cousin I am in Visa hell. It is to the point where I wonder why I should go on. I haven't seen him in a year and am rapidly loosing my will to see tomorow
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-10-03 00:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat happens is you file a second K1
If you file a K1 and then during the waiting period you get married and file Cr1/k3 how is that misrepresentation ? You have changed your maritial status and need the new filing ? Not that I have married just looking at all the angles
Sylvia_n_JosephFemaleNigeria2008-10-04 10:11:00