ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHooray for English!
i see no issue here..the lady was an english interpreter in her past....
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-11 16:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHooray for English!
QUOTE (Minister @ Sep 10 2007, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello! I've searched around and run some forum searches for this topic and I can't find it anywhere. I'd like to ask something if you don't mind. happy.gif

How well does your Fiance speak English? I have a little worry about it, not because of my fiance, but because of me. You see, my fiance is from Asia, and I work for an Asian company. I work with a lot of people from Asia and I know how to speak English in a way that is easy for people from Asia to understand. Additionally, she worked in Japan for many years, and she can speak Japanese. I can also speak Japanese. She is fluent, and I am... well... conversant, but certainly not fluent. I would have to say that her English is better than my Japanese, though. Therefore, I am worried that, when someone from the Embassy speaks to her, they will find that her English is insufficient.

My fiance was an English interpreter at her previous job. Her language level is good, but it's certainly not native. I don't have any idea what kind of English level meets the requirement for a K1 interview, but I have been given to understand that a good English level is a little critical. If he/she doesn't speak well enough, the interviewing officer may believe that the relationship is a fake due to the inability to communicate. I can certainly see the logic in this. I just wonder where the bar is.

May I ask, what is your fiance's level of English? Where do you think the stumbling block is? To be honest, I am sure my fiance's English is more than sufficient, but I am by nature a worrier and would like to know more.

Please let me know about your experience and opinions. Thank you!


i doubt if she have an issue..most consulate will interview your fiancee in her native language if she chooses..her english level sounds outstanding to me..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-10 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
U S Wendy, i admire your determination and #######...i wish you good luck...dean
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-18 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre you fed up with USCIS yet?
QUOTE (U.S. Wendy @ Sep 18 2007, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Sep 18 2007, 07:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the current timelines and delays are acceptable considering the massive and daunting task facing the USCIS, DOS, DHS, and FBI. I hope few people will fight to lower overall security and soverignty for a one-time temporal gain.


I guess you didn't read this part-->"And, if you are against this, please do us a favor and keep that to yourself. This process is painful enough without the negatively I all too often see here at VJ."

1.) No one is asking to lower security.
2.) It's easy to take that position when your case has been approved.
3.) Thanks for the support!!! God, I love this site.



lol...of course, you were the first to think of this,,, good luck
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-18 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about fiancee visa lots of stamps
Anyway I went through a tough emotional divorce from May 07 to Dec07.I filed for divorce in sept 07; my lawyer settled the case on 3/6/07. I have my divorce papers stating that I am divorce and single. So I decided to visit Vietnam in January 07

man, i am confused by the dates..or time..do you mean 06?
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-21 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnever been touched in 3 months
QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Sep 20 2007, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got approved with no touches.


same here
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-20 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are the odds they will not notice?
QUOTE (Danno @ Sep 21 2007, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
as of yet, I have not received any RFE, in fact my case on-line has not so much as been touched.
I just wondered if; rather than wait until the do RFE me, should I jump the gun and get them this info now in an effort to save longer delay later on.

Anyway, if I were to call and bring up this issue, I doubt the person on the phone could make any changes but maybe there is another "case handler" or some such title who could do it?


o, a good thing is theyve looked at the petition and your approved. getting an RFE isnt good even if it does mean they are viewing your case, all it means is another up to 60 day delay.l

ol...that is so true sister tara

Edited by almaty, 21 September 2007 - 08:25 PM.

almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-21 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHopefully it's in the mail!
patience is necessary...and staying calm and not compared your application time line with others.....
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-24 17:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial Situation
QUOTE (LisaD @ Sep 25 2007, 07:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's a shame for some that USCIS doesn't allow transferability of beneficiaries



lol...you are killing me, sister lisa..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-25 20:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Denied
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Sep 25 2007, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kang Lang @ Sep 25 2007, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (desert_fox @ Sep 25 2007, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
3. you have to speak a common language to get a visa



that is untrue entirely. you do not have to speak a common language. of course it is very helpful and dispells at least one possible red flag but not an out and out requirement.


it is true..

Ive read stories here where the USC must send in a video tape of speaking unscripted viertamese for 5 minutes to prove that they can comunicate.

If you dont speak a common language...forget it in Viet-Nam
what are you going to do??..point??


i agree with senor fox..viet nam is an high fraud area..and tough to get a visa...if there is no common languiage that would be a major red flad
g..other consuls..this may not be an issue but viet nam it is

Edited by almaty, 25 September 2007 - 08:40 PM.

almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-09-25 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 months Relationship! Would it be a problem?
be prepared i assume Lebanon is no piece of cake consul..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-04 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes meeting someone before divorce is final cause difficulties for K-1?
disagree..it depends on the consul...and the CO..it is a red flag for some COs
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-06 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVermont Service Center
QUOTE (stuartx13 @ Oct 6 2007, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man i sure hope it dont take 6 months just to get past them,i was hopeing to have the it all done in 7-8 months


patience is a must in this endeavor
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-06 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow You Met Your Fiance
i wrote a paragraph ..and that was all..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-04 19:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage to foreigner
QUOTE (queball @ Oct 6 2007, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi my VJ friends. I have a strange question to ask the VJ group. My friend married a woman from Thailand about 18 years ago. He was telling me today that foreigners were paying some money to marry American men just to get to the US. They have to be married for 1 year, divorce, and then they could live in this country. He was tell me that there are new laws to stop this scam. That you have to be married for an X number of years or if the marriage will end before that then the woman or man would have to go back to their native country. I have heard of these scams for many years and thank God they do not pertain to me. But is this true? I don't think I have read about this anywhere. I would love to tell my friend if this is true or not.. Oh and he has been happly married for 18 years. Jeff


why do you ask?
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-06 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdoes k1 approvals goes to nvc or direct to consulate
i think they all go there brother jim..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-30 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsequences
no need to start being dishonest with the Uscis...it is a bad pattern..and in the end will bite you in the #######
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-10-30 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBugging me!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (BYRON-LEIDY @ Nov 29 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! It really was a great relief to stop worrying in the back of my mind about this!!!!!!!!!!!!


relax brother bryon..it is all good...my best to you and your fiancee......dean
almatyMaleKazakhstan2007-11-29 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrug Use
i did drug testing in the prison system..and currently most companies i am affiliated with use it....sweet lcuy stays around 30-45 days depending on body weight, fat mass and amount used and quality...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2008-03-25 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWHo to call?
QUOTE (PlatyPius @ Feb 12 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ghostbusters!



lol..that is who we called in almaty.. sanita got her packet the next day and they rid her home of a pesky poltergist , to boot...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-12 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation/Notarized Question
in kazakhstan, the usa consulate there required it to certified by a translation service...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-12 11:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAssembly of I-129F packet.
super glue....
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-12 11:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDrug testing
QUOTE (Cailyn10289 @ Feb 19 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (*Len* @ Feb 19 2009, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not here to tell you to lie to the medical staff or the consular officer.
Like I said, actions (i.e. doing drugs) have consequences. Seriously.


I'm not stupid and I know that. He's only done it once and he was just hanging out with a friend. I can't live without him for 3 years.


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bullshit, i hear that daily from clients of mine..who get tested at work and test positive..he is a liar..so lying to the CO, will be business as usual for him
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-20 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of an Ongoing Relationship ....
no problemo..you are from austrailia..they take your word on it...j/k

seriously, you have enough

almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-12 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa, meeting in person requirement
so true
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-03-03 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot denied on my interview b'coz of not having my decision yet at the court from my previous marriage
QUOTE (*Len* @ Feb 6 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (steveee @ Feb 6 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MadzCarl2008 @ Feb 6 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi..

We are hoping to receive the devorse decree this month i was trying reseting my interview for 3x..
and i cant reset it on the date of my interview..so i was hoping and trying to get some instruction to what i can do,
but the sad thing is they denied me crying.gif

I just wanna say thank you for the feedback... so if ever i file for another application for petition do i need to gathered again all
my documents b'coz the embassy took all my recent documents..so i have no new to add as evidence..

one more question is... is there any months or time line before you applying for another petition after you got denied? or you can apply the
new petition anytime?

tnx again!


Oh your suppose to get all the original documents that submitted to them so that you can use it for the next time, in my case when they return my passport i took all the original documents that i submitted to them..good luck refile after you received the annulment paper to proved that you are capable or free to marry somebody else...



If they get a lifetime ban for misrepresentation; there is no "next time".



wow, one of the most idiotic stupid things to do..you are luck, you have not yet married that dumb azz usc of yours...he knows, or if he can read, should know that the petiton was bullsh!t..

Edited by almaty, 06 February 2009 - 02:13 PM.

almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-02-06 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat type plastic bag for photos?
i used a hefty leaf bag..
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-04-06 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhere do I start
not off topic..moved to k1
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-04-07 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPosting Safety at VisaJourney
i think the more info and opinions you get..the better the experience..lorelle ( aussiewench) ..will agree with this...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2006-03-29 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
not a poll...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-04-24 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I try to write to my congressman
QUOTE (V-G-1 @ Mar 12 2009, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok..ok...ok....calm down folks.....i was just inquiring hehehehe--- i know i have to wait........



besides,,,Lebanon..you be lucky to get an the visa by 2012 ..save your letter..for the future...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-03-13 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant


I know you were well intentioned, elwintro, but I agree with Brother Dean on this one....


Yes, certainly, he has a valid point. But I still don't think the OP should
just sit back and do nothing. The USCIS and local consulates are morally
obliged to pay special attention to pregnant fiancees because their cases
are no longer about the desire of two people to be together, but are about
a real need for them to be together. Whether or not this obligation
is realised by the authorities at any level is another question, but, as my
mum always used to say, "If you need to go, speak up!" :)


i can see you have little or no experinece with the us government and uscis..when you do ..you be more accountable ..instead of a whiner...
also, if anyone wanted to hurry the process ..and their finace was female..just go see her and get her preg..and go to the head of the line under your suggestion

Edited by almaty2004, 18 May 2006 - 08:41 PM.

almatyMaleKazakhstan2006-05-18 20:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee is pregnant


Hope someone can help me with this .
I just found out that my fiancee is pregnant and we didnt know this when i sent my papers to the service center for the k1 petition.
There is a couple things that i am needing help with and hope that someone can help me with some info.
1.Will this change anything about our case and will it cause us any delays in the process?

2.Being that she is far from me and i really want to be part of the delivery is it possible that we can get the petition expedited so that she can come to the u.s.a before the baby is due.
I am not very impressed with the quality of health care provided in the philippines and want to have her here with me so i can be sure she gets the best care available.

3.What is the timeline that a k1 visa process is from the philippines,i see so much conflicting information on the web and i am so confused about it all.

Oh by the way it is my child incase anyone is going to ask that. She is just now 7 weeks pregnant and i was there from 3/24/06 to 4/12/06


Ok, I've been in exactly the same boat as you, so I can give you some advice.

First and foremost, don't listen to the people here who will tell you that nothing
can be done for your case, that pregnancy is not a valid reason for getting your
case expedited. I made the mistake of listening to such people, and my fiancee
and I went through a lot of grief as a result.

Here's what you should do: write to your congressperson. Explain the situation,
and get your fiancee to send you proof of pregnancy to include with the letter.
Give them a week or two to get back to you, but, if you don't hear anything,
write them again and call them. Be persistent (and polite!).

My fiancee (USC) got in touch with her congressman. His immigration liason
called her back after a couple of weeks and told us that the USCIS WILL
expedite a case due to pregnancy. By that time, Nebraska had already approved
our petition and forwarded it to my local consulate in London, but the immigration
liason told us to get in touch with her again if London weren't going to give me
an interview date that would have me in the country in time for the birth.

When my case reached London, and they sent out my packet 3 forms, I filled
out the forms and returned them along with a letter explaining our circumstances
and requesting an immediate interview date. I also included proof of pregnancy.
London sent me packet 4 two days later, with an interview date three weeks
from then. If I hadn't have done that, chances are I wouldn't have had my
interview until the end of June/beginning of July (our baby's due July 22nd).

The bottom line is that, despite what the ill-informed masses on VisaJourney will
tell you, there are avenues of possibility that you can pursue, and your situation
isn't hopeless. Write your congressperson, get your fiancee to write her embassy
when the time comes, be persistent, and don't get discouraged when people here
tell you there's nothing that can be done - it's simply not true.

PM me if you have any questions. And good luck! :thumbs:


also, you came from the uk..and she is coming from a high fraud country the PI...so, your situation was much different
almatyMaleKazakhstan2006-05-18 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is meant by "Hard Copy"
QUOTE (Chrisbiv78 @ Jun 16 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, then I have it haha. I'm such a newbie!!! I thought trying to learn Russian was hard hehe. Thanks!


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almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-06-16 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBias against Brazillians
it is well known by old timer vjers..that the only quick k1 or k3 approval is hot Argentinan women,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,right governor?
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-06-25 07:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about RFE's.
it seems irrelevant,.i doubt an rfe will be issued
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-07-15 13:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPregnant and anxious....want my fiance here!!!
QUOTE (tbaygrrl @ Jul 14 2009, 11:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One thing that you could do, is provide your fiance with a letter from your doctor confirming the pregnancy and due date and also copies of the pictures from your ultra sound if you have any, as these will have your name on the top of the screen, and any e-mails to your fiance discussing the pregnancy and baby. He can use this as proof of an on-going relationship. It will not expedite the procedure, but it does give the consulate more proof of a legitimate relationship.

Congratulations and good luck



that is no proof as she could be preg. by another male.
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-07-15 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdilema on Completed and signed Form I-134
moved to k1...here you will get flamed for being a nOOb..just saying
almatyMaleKazakhstan2009-10-28 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee has sister in US illegally - DS156 question 37
an immigration attorney is needed...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2006-04-10 11:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTOTAL COST OF K1 VISA
if you got to ask then you cannot afford it.....seriously, it depends on allot of variables..give us more about your case...
almatyMaleKazakhstan2006-05-29 20:15:00