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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Photo

It says send each a picture, a means 1? I'm scared they will lose it. How many did you guys send in? 1 pic per person right?


one each
payxibkaMaleUkraine2010-03-04 07:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa Questions
3) yes of course
payxibkaMaleUkraine2010-03-09 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly

Oh, thank you so much. I dont need the consent of the father because I have the full custody of my father.


Not sure how it works in Thailand but in some countries "full" custody is not enough
payxibkaMaleUkraine2010-03-04 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused with the forms.. Need some help so badly

The documents I need to submit are here with me now. Now, I have to fill up the forms.

I do have a 4 year old daughter. Do I need to fill up a form for her even shes 4 years old? If ever, what if I dont know some informations about her father like, the place of birth and current address?

Please Please Please..

Thank you so much!


Each intended visa holder needs an application... so yes you need to do one for your daughter. Answer the questions to the best of your ability... Do you have permission from the father to allow the child to emigrate?
payxibkaMaleUkraine2010-03-04 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed info on early work permit?

I see on the K1 flow chart a mention of a temporary 90 day work authorization: "Depending on which U.S. airport you fly into (NY JFK) some will issue a temporary 90 day work authorization if asked for. If issued, the employment authorization ends on the day the K-1 expires." Does anyone have any information on this temp. work authorization? I have been researching for days. My Canadian fiance MUST work immediately. The interview in Vancouver is March 15.
Any help is appreciated.


The flow chart is out of date... Changes to the I-9 form a while back rendered the 90 day authorization at entry, it is believed, to be no longer valid form of authorization
payxibkaMaleUkraine2010-03-09 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying again for K1 for the same person
QUOTE (vadood @ Sep 12 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Sep 12 2009, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vadood @ Sep 12 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,

We have applied for a K1 visa a couple years ago. everything went fine and we got approved and the paperwork was at the embassy state. We decided not to pursue the matter and gave up the idea. Alien fiance did not send the documents to the embassy and later the US citizen wrote to the USCIS to close the file.

Now we want to start over and again apply for a K1 visa. None of us has married before, and nothing has changed since the time we first applied.

I wonder if there is anything we should be aware of, or if we should somehow indicate that we have already applied or not.


yes you do indicate you have applied before... it is a question on the form


thank you, we have not filled the forms yet. I am worried if the fact that we have applied before causes any delays or other problems for us this time


as far as the USCIS is concerned you should be fine... might be a few more questions by the consulate but then again maybe not
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-09-12 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApplying again for K1 for the same person
QUOTE (vadood @ Sep 12 2009, 07:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi folks,

We have applied for a K1 visa a couple years ago. everything went fine and we got approved and the paperwork was at the embassy state. We decided not to pursue the matter and gave up the idea. Alien fiance did not send the documents to the embassy and later the US citizen wrote to the USCIS to close the file.

Now we want to start over and again apply for a K1 visa. None of us has married before, and nothing has changed since the time we first applied.

I wonder if there is anything we should be aware of, or if we should somehow indicate that we have already applied or not.


yes you do indicate you have applied before... it is a question on the form
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-09-12 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures4 copies of the G-325 or only 1?
QUOTE (ajune @ Sep 15 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello there!

I downloaded the G-325 from the USCIS website a while ago. The form was 5 pages long: 4 pages of things to fill out, and one instructional page. I recently downloaded the instructions for the I-129F, which had this puzzling statement: "Submit a completed and signed Form G-325A (Biographic Information) for you and a completed and signed Form G-325A for your fiancé(e). Except for name and signature, you do not have to repeat on the Biographic Information form the information given on your Form I-129F."

That made me think that I needed to submit only one sheet--and sure enough, the version of the form G-325 that is downloadable now has only 1 sheet, not four. But in searching on the site, I keep seeing people talk about 4 exact copies, etc. etc... So I'm wondering what to do!

Thanks so much!


G-325a is a 4 part form... when in doubt... 4 parts
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-09-15 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-94?????
look insider her passport
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-17 16:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being never married???
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Oct 13 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baron555 @ Oct 13 2009, 05:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is no such thing as a proof of being single. I'm sure someone will sell you a certficate though.


There is in some countries. In the Philippines, for example, it's called a "Certificate of No Marriage", or CENOMAR. Odds are that if such a certificate is available in the beneficiary's country, then the US consulate in that country will require it.


The CENOMAR is used only by the consulate in Manila... in Ukraine, the mariatal status is indicated in the "propiska" which will prossibly be presented at the interview in Kiev.

For USCIS purposes, a certificate of "no previous marriages" is not required.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-13 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of being never married???
QUOTE (dxg68 @ Oct 13 2009, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am divorced and I will send the copy of my divorce decree to prove that my marriage ended. My fiancé was never married. Do we need any proof to show that she was never married? It looks like you have to prove everything. But I did not see this in the required documents. Did you guys send any proof that somebody was never married? If yes then what was it? Thanks for your help!!!


A person who has never married does not need to provide anything in that regard for the petition process
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-13 07:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEdinburgh Consulate
QUOTE (Peepod @ Oct 19 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys,

My fiancée has just submitted our I-129F Petition for K-1 Visa. A thought just occurred to me and I researched more about consulates. Much to my great horror, I've read that the Edinburgh consulate does not handle any non-immigrant visa processing. However, for question 20 of the I-129F we stated that I would apply for VISA at Edinburgh as opposed to London.

Will this in any way affect the application process? Should I write to the USCIS? Please advise.....


no, USCIS does not care and NVC will change it to the proper consulate

Edited by payxibka, 19 October 2009 - 12:28 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-19 12:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan I send photo copies of photo's or do they have to be originals?
QUOTE (lynnesigouin @ Oct 19 2009, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a quick question,

I am filing for the I-129F For the K1 Fiancee Visa. I need to provide them with details of our meeting along with proof or documents of relationship. I have a number of pictures to send, however some of them are my only copies which I would not want to lose. Is it ok if I photo copy some instead of sending my single original copies? Or should I only send originals?

Thanks so much


Photos are considered secondary evidence.... I printed the digital images on 8.5 x 11 paper... 4 to a page
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-19 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWTF????
QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 19 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS -

I was so excited on Saturday because I got my letter from the NVC telling me that they received an approved I-129F and were forwarding it to the Embassy in Helsinki. I posted something about this the other day and was questioning whether or not it was normal to not get the NOA2 first. Well, Gary and Alla (THANK YOU) told me about calling and talking to an immigration officer... so I did that and the officer said:

"Wow - you are the 2nd person in a row that has called me about this today . I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do for you for 38 days, you don't show approved in our system so you have to wait until the normal processing time is expired".

I was really nervous so I called the National Visa Center and inquired if maybe I got a hoax letter or if something was wrong. They told me:

"We did get your complete packet and it was shipped to Helsinki on the 13th of this month".

Basically the embassy in Helsinki does not take long to set up interviews and we already have most of the packet 3 done so we are totally dependent on the NOA2 for this interview. I ended up calling my Senator (Really nice people in his office) and asked if they could help me by inquiring as to what the heck is going on. They were totally helpful and have started the process to see why this is happening. I am sure it is just a problem in their computer system or something, but I guess I am a little upset about the USCIS's total unwillingness to even investigate this, or their bureaucratic hold-ups that are preventing them from checking on why there is a problem.

I just wonder how many people are being effected by this problem right now.


I don't understand the "totally dependent on the NOA2 for the interview." Does the consulate require you to have the NOA2 in your possession? Certainly was not the situation in our case....



hmmm... that was my understanding... maybe that isn't the case... how do you find that out?


required documents should be indicated in the consulate P3...



Ok, well maybe I am getting to anxious then... I believe she should be getting the packet soon so I'll just be a little more patient.... I was just told I needed it so I have been really nervous...


ultimately it is needed for AOS after marriage when applying for the greencard... so make sure it does eventually arrive...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-19 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWTF????
QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 19 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS -

I was so excited on Saturday because I got my letter from the NVC telling me that they received an approved I-129F and were forwarding it to the Embassy in Helsinki. I posted something about this the other day and was questioning whether or not it was normal to not get the NOA2 first. Well, Gary and Alla (THANK YOU) told me about calling and talking to an immigration officer... so I did that and the officer said:

"Wow - you are the 2nd person in a row that has called me about this today . I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do for you for 38 days, you don't show approved in our system so you have to wait until the normal processing time is expired".

I was really nervous so I called the National Visa Center and inquired if maybe I got a hoax letter or if something was wrong. They told me:

"We did get your complete packet and it was shipped to Helsinki on the 13th of this month".

Basically the embassy in Helsinki does not take long to set up interviews and we already have most of the packet 3 done so we are totally dependent on the NOA2 for this interview. I ended up calling my Senator (Really nice people in his office) and asked if they could help me by inquiring as to what the heck is going on. They were totally helpful and have started the process to see why this is happening. I am sure it is just a problem in their computer system or something, but I guess I am a little upset about the USCIS's total unwillingness to even investigate this, or their bureaucratic hold-ups that are preventing them from checking on why there is a problem.

I just wonder how many people are being effected by this problem right now.


I don't understand the "totally dependent on the NOA2 for the interview." Does the consulate require you to have the NOA2 in your possession? Certainly was not the situation in our case....



hmmm... that was my understanding... maybe that isn't the case... how do you find that out?


required documents should be indicated in the consulate P3...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-19 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWTF????
QUOTE (Brian.Mitchell @ Oct 19 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
USCIS -

I was so excited on Saturday because I got my letter from the NVC telling me that they received an approved I-129F and were forwarding it to the Embassy in Helsinki. I posted something about this the other day and was questioning whether or not it was normal to not get the NOA2 first. Well, Gary and Alla (THANK YOU) told me about calling and talking to an immigration officer... so I did that and the officer said:

"Wow - you are the 2nd person in a row that has called me about this today . I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do for you for 38 days, you don't show approved in our system so you have to wait until the normal processing time is expired".

I was really nervous so I called the National Visa Center and inquired if maybe I got a hoax letter or if something was wrong. They told me:

"We did get your complete packet and it was shipped to Helsinki on the 13th of this month".

Basically the embassy in Helsinki does not take long to set up interviews and we already have most of the packet 3 done so we are totally dependent on the NOA2 for this interview. I ended up calling my Senator (Really nice people in his office) and asked if they could help me by inquiring as to what the heck is going on. They were totally helpful and have started the process to see why this is happening. I am sure it is just a problem in their computer system or something, but I guess I am a little upset about the USCIS's total unwillingness to even investigate this, or their bureaucratic hold-ups that are preventing them from checking on why there is a problem.

I just wonder how many people are being effected by this problem right now.


I don't understand the "totally dependent on the NOA2 for the interview." Does the consulate require you to have the NOA2 in your possession? Certainly was not the situation in our case....

However, the NOA2 is needed for AOS so it is ultimately important for you to get it...

Edited by payxibka, 19 October 2009 - 01:04 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-19 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about POE
QUOTE (Seb928s @ Oct 20 2009, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well here is what's going to happen we get the K-1 Visa. She is going to have her flight go to JFK and she will stay there for a week visiting a some family that she hasn't seen in a very long time. Her connecting flight will be a week later in Tampa, Florida. Do you guys think this is a bad idea or could cause some problems for her at her POE?


they won't know cuz they won't even ask....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-20 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on Fiance Letter of Intent
QUOTE (Otto und Karin @ Oct 22 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Oct 22 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
first letter of intent (one from each party) is required by the USCIS. A second letter of intent may not be required, as it is a consulate specific item

Yup so when the time comes, just do it so you're prepared regardless...


or research your particular consulates requirements and be guided accordingly...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-22 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on Fiance Letter of Intent
first letter of intent (one from each party) is required by the USCIS. A second letter of intent may not be required, as it is a consulate specific item
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-22 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespaying $131
each visa applicant pays a visa fee... regardless if it is "the boy" or "the girl"
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-26 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdvanced Parole
No not from a K-1 entry, it is the I-485 (AOS) that provides you with the the eligibility for the interim benefit of advance parole

Edited by payxibka, 28 October 2009 - 11:56 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-28 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos??
I printed the digital images on 8.5 x 11 paper - 4 to a page..


payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-27 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to leave the US after entry on K1 due to death in the family.
QUOTE (Brit Abroad @ Oct 16 2009, 03:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The assumption of getting married tomorrow, is that one can put in the AoS paperwork at the Infopass appointment. That means the AP can be applied for, and the people at Infopass would be able to act on the request at that stage.


Easier said than done. Locally filed I-485's have not been accepted for many years...

Edited by payxibka, 16 October 2009 - 07:27 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-16 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to leave the US after entry on K1 due to death in the family.
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Oct 15 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brit Abroad @ Oct 15 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You didn't mention if your wife-to-be is flying back with you. If she isn't, then she could mail on the AP if it can't be issued immediately.


Bad advice. If you exit the U.S. before the AP is issued, it can't be used for reentry.

The only timely option is to not get married tomorrow and try for the revalidation of the K1


exactly, AP is to preserve one's entry status in the USA... if you leave BEFORE AP is approved, then there is no longer any status for AP to preserve because status would expire the moment you leave the country...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-15 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to leave the US after entry on K1 due to death in the family.
QUOTE (Brit Abroad @ Oct 15 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm assuming from the tone of your post that you're going ahead with the wedding tomorrow. This means that the US Embassy in London can't revalidate the K1 visa, as your marital status will have changed.

Your best bet at this stage is to contact Infopass and ask them if they can give you an Advance Parole document or, at minimum, a covering letter. You didn't mention if your wife-to-be is flying back with you. If she isn't, then she could mail on the AP if it can't be issued immediately.

To save you looking it up, here's the link for Infopass .. https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php

I wish you the best in getting this sorted.!

EDIT: Infopass will almost certainly ask for some kind of evidence, so if your family have registered the death and you can have them email or fax a copy of the certificate ... or a letter from her GP or a hospital, it will make the process a little faster.


Adjustment of Status (I-485) needs to be filed with the USCIS before Advance Parole can be granted....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-15 21:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved with no interview??
difference between petition approval and visa approval... petition approval rarely, if ever, has an interview... you have petition approval... not yet a visa
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-26 16:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEstimated Total Cost of K1 Visa
QUOTE (KJamal99 @ Oct 29 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I see... Hey, according to that link, a K1 and a K3 take about the same amount of time to process - but K3 can be done for a lesser price. I have always been told that people choose to go with K1 because it is faster. The webpage you linked us to was last updated on October 16, 2009 - very recently. Are those time frames accurate? And if so, what is the true advantage of a K1 over a K3 (if one USC simply does not care which country he marries in)? I mean, if they take the same amount of time, couldn't I use the savings from a K3 to send to my friend to handle some expenses on her end? I mean, it looks like you avoid that AOS fee with a K3. Can some of you tell me WHY you picked a K1 over a K3? Thanks.


You do NOT avoid adjustment of status (AOS) fees with a K-3... A K-3 must also navigate that process...

You do avoid AOS fees with a immigrant visa (IR/CR)...

A K-1 is typically said to be faster because theoretically you can apply TODAY (assuming you have met) rather than wait for a marriage event to occur. Also, in some countries it is not so easy to marry without "jumping" through many hoops that causes additional delays beyond the marriage event
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-29 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEstimated Total Cost of K1 Visa
medical exam cost is country specific and varies greatly... since you don't indicate a country it is anyones guess so I will say anywhere from $100 - $500
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-28 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about boss's letter
QUOTE (Hoffy63m @ Oct 30 2009, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im in the united states army.. can I just print out a erb ( enlisted record breif..) it shows all where I have been in the past three years and shows that ive been employed with the united states army.. and I can also photocopy my id.. and she can show it to the CO.. do u think that will pass as a boss's letter?


I never even submitted a boss's letter... it is not a requirement...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-30 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI WAS A K-1 AND MY I-94 WAS VALID FOR 15 MONTHS
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Oct 29 2009, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Because you did not fulfill the conditions of the K-1 visa - getting married within 90 days - you cannot adjust status on the basis of the K-1. Getting married within 90 days is a requirement of the visa, not the I-94. As Pushbrk states, to adjust status now, the OP needs to file an I-130 concurrently with the I-485. The I-130 will provide the basis for adjustment of status. If there is no I-130 filed, then the I-485 will be denied because there is no status upon which to adjust status.




not needs... needed to... the I-130/I-485 is no longer an option for the OP as she already was removed from the country
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-29 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI WAS A K-1 AND MY I-94 WAS VALID FOR 15 MONTHS
It doesn't matter what anyone here thinks... The DOS will decide this issue at interview time... be prepared for the worst and hope for the best....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-29 06:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSome help please decision to make
QUOTE (stonewall1 @ Oct 29 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok here is the big ordeal.

She is here now we got married in 39 days after her arrival but in the mean time she got pregnant(This is great news for us BUT) Getting laid off in November I was told today and they said it will be at least 5 or 6 months until i am called back huhuhu..Now we have no insurance on her because they will not offer it to me at work because of the big lay off, And we cannot afford yet to pay for her 2 year residency and work permit yet either OMG my head is spinning.

What my question is does she qualify for any type of assistance being she is not a citizen or we have not filed her paperwork yet I am really worried right now. All I want is to make sure she is taken good care of and can see doctors she needs I don't care about any money just medical.

We live in Ohio


COBRA?
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-29 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmarriage and divorce certificates
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QUOTE (evey @ Oct 31 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 31 2009, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (baron555 @ Oct 30 2009, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (evey @ Oct 30 2009, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Again, I ask for some help from fellow VJrs, With the I-129F, do we need to send in certified copies of both the marriage AND divorce certificates from previous marriage or just the divorce papers?
And when it comes time for AOS do we need a certified copy of OUR marriage certificate. Thanks for any help you can offer.



Only divorce decrees are required. Who cares about the marriage once you are divorced?


Often, women need to submit previous marriage certificates to document name changes. The I-129F instructions don't specifically mention this but the I-130 instructions DO. If the divorce decrees don't show the track of name changes, you should provide marriage certificates that do.

Thanks, I just re-read the I-130 instructions and it does say this.


It is not necessary for the I-129f. The I-129f is not the I-130. I-129f has its own instructions. Marriage certificates will be presented at the interview (some consulates do not require this either) and are not needed for the I-129f petition.


Gary, please explain this from the instructions to the I-129f (page 3, Item 6A)

If either you or the person you are filing for is using a name other than that shown on the relevant documents, you must give USCIS copies of the legal documents that made the change, such as a marriage certificate, adoption decree or court order.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-31 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on K1 fee with two children on K2
QUOTE (robertlaird @ Nov 1 2009, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 1 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (robertlaird @ Nov 1 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 1 2009, 04:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (robertlaird @ Nov 1 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When filing a K1 petition with two children coming on a K2 petition do I pay the $455 for the K1 and $355 each for the children for the I-130.

Thanks



No, just the I-129F fee. You don't file I-130 petitions for children of K1 beneficiaries. Just list them on the petition. They will be invited to apply for visas with their parent.


Thanks for the quick reply, that is what I thought but I wanted to be sure. I would like to stay away from the RFE's


Your question indicates you have not carefully studied the K1 guide. Nothing in the guide speaks of filing an I-130 for the child of a fiancee. To do it yourself, it's going to be critical that you carefully study the guide and form instructions, interpret them literally and respond acurately.


The guide does not address the K2 filing. I have read the guides and looked on the Bogota site and see that I need DS-156 for each child so I thought it was possible I need I-130's for the children.


an I-130 is a petition for an immediate relative and results in the determination of eligibility for an IMMIGRANT visa.... your fiancee's children are not yet your immediate relative... and 2) a DS-156 is an application for a non-immigrant visa...

When the time comes you will pay a separate visa application fee with each DS-156 you submit to the consulate
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-01 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich US Embassy?
as long as the consulate has jurisdiction over there legal residence the applicant can be from any nation.... they do not force a resident back to the country of citizenship

Edited by payxibka, 02 November 2009 - 08:10 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-02 20:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married to Italian in US...need info please
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Nov 4 2009, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 4 2009, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if he entered on a "crewman" or "C" visa (which is sounds like it could be based on the 15 days stay), there is no adjustment of status from inside the USA... it is one of the ineligible categories.... if so the only choice for this situation is to do consular processing from Italy

She said a "tourist visa," but sounds more like VWP. If they thought there was a likelihood that he was going to stay, but not enough to deny entry outright, that might account for the abbreviated authorized period of stay.


She said he is an Italian working on a BOAT.... VWP would not normally provide a 15 day stay but a crewman visa would
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-04 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGetting married to Italian in US...need info please
if he entered on a "crewman" or "C" visa (which is sounds like it could be based on the 15 days stay), there is no adjustment of status from inside the USA... it is one of the ineligible categories.... if so the only choice for this situation is to do consular processing from Italy
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-04 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport Validity
QUOTE (Jenn and Fuat @ Oct 27 2009, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nik+Heather @ Oct 27 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should do it now - It's a long way to go thru citizenship, so he'll need it for years yet. Easier to do it from inside his country than try to do it by mail from the US. Get the ball rolling, you want the new passport in time for the interview!



Oh we would do it before the interview, and would renew for at least 3 years, but that's about $500. Wondering if he would need to do it before we sent in packet #3.. since we would be sending that within the next month. We will still have a 3-4 month wait for the interview, so would have more time for him to get the money together to renew.

When we send packet # 3 it would only have 5 or 6 months left on it ( depending on how fast we get packet #3). When we go to the interview he would have a new one with 3 years validity.


not sure how Turkey does it but many (most) countries the renewal is automatically for 10 years
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-10-27 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThis is so confusing!
during the process, entry/exit activities and requirements are the same whether pursuing a K or CR visa. You must always be able to prove to satisfaction of the border officials that you intend to leave... If you cannot, they will stop you and turn you around.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-06 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEMERGENCY!!!!
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Sep 15 2009, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rings @ Sep 15 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
United States Post Office offers overnight shipping and they will ship to a P.O. Box.
http://www.visajourn...es/rte-bold.png

You can't get signature confirmation when you ship to a P.O. box. Haole has the correct address for private courier deliveries to CSC. It's also listed on this page:

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD


You absolutely CAN get signature confirmation when sent to a PO Box

Edited by payxibka, 16 September 2009 - 06:01 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-09-16 06:00:00