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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
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE process
QUOTE (jbiel590 @ Nov 9 2009, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I couldn't find this on the RFE board.

I received an RFE from VSC last week for failing to check a box on the I-129F. I filled out the form and immediately sent it back in. I am now wondering; do they completely review the petition for errors and send out one RFE notice, or is it possible that I could receive another? And does this mean I'm close to my NOA2?


multiple RFE's are not common, but they do happen from time to time
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-09 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A address outside usa
same g-325a form for both

if never outside for more than one year then N/A

I assume your fiancee puts her current address as it is outside the USA
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-09 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPre K-1 Filing
QUOTE (smoahmad @ Nov 1 2009, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks all for the support and the clarification. Good to know about not needing to show any income until AOS.

Will start going ahead with pulling together documents, and hopefully will be back shortly once I formally file (and thanks to Gary and Alla for the info allowing me to advance my filing timeline!)


You misunderstood... You do not show financial information until VISA interview..... this is quite different than AOS
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-01 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt all happened so quickly... do I go to interview with my fiance?
allowed to attend? maybe, it is consulate specific answer.... Required to attend? certainly not (unless your fiancee is from a consulate such as Ecuador)
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-09 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere fiance stays after POE, before wedding
QUOTE (boisestate @ Nov 11 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While time apart is difficult and we're all doing the immigration/visa process to be with the one we love, how are people handling the time between the POE and the actual wedding? Obviously there is likely to be a flurry of planning for wedding/honeymoon, as well as adjusting to your life together if you have never previously lived together.

My girlfriend and I lived in the same city for a year and a half, but have never lived together under the same roof. Due to religious and traditional influences, we'd like to avoid living together prior to the actual marriage. It's kind of hard to pinpoint a wedding date until the time gets a lot closer (we just filed the K1 last week), so it's likely she ends up in the US for a month or two prior to the marriage.

Are most people living together prior to getting married? Anyone doing anything else?

I just moved to a new area, so don't really know anyone that I could ask to "host" her between POE and the wedding. Hotel would be prohibitively expensive. Another option could be to have her come up just prior to the wedding (wait in her country), but that's no fun!

Ideas?


I really don't see an immigration issue with her living apart from you before the wedding. Your next immigration filing will be after marriage and I assume will be filed with her new permanent address being the same as yours.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-11 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSo Confused...Please Help
QUOTE (Cheffie @ Nov 12 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry if this info is somewhere else. I am a new member. My confusion is this, Do I not or can I send my tax returns, bank statements and any other financials along with my I-129F? At what point does the I-134 gets sent? Thanks for your help...


No, the I-134 is presented at the consulate interview
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-12 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmistake on G-325: wrong residence
QUOTE (Noradam @ Nov 12 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for the information! i understand this, but the thing is I wasn't registered there, so I hope they can still get me a record. I just hope everything will work out.


If they cannot get it because it is unavailable (due to lack of registration) then they will have to deal with it.... Unavailable police records while not commonm is not unusual

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-12 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmistake on G-325: wrong residence
Police Records
(Fuehrungszeugnis) Available.

Each person over the age of fourteen may obtain an individual certificate of conduct. The application can be made verbally by personal appearance or in simple written form to the registration authority at the following addresses mentioned below. Former residents of Germany, no longer registered in Germany, can apply for an individual record through the German Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence, or directly with the Bundeszentralregister in Bonn. The application form is available at the German Embassy/Consulate, or directly from the Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof Dienststelle Bundeszentralregister. Personal appearance: Besucherservice, Adenauerallee 99-103, 53113 Bonn. Their office hours are Mondays - Wednesdays: 7:30 – 16:00; Thursdays: 7:30 – 15:30; and Fridays 7:30 – 14:00. Written requrests may be sent to: Der Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof, Dienststelle Bundeszentralregister, Sachgebiet BZR 32 - Internationale Rechtshilfe, 53094 Bonn.

The fee for every certificate of conduct is €13. Payment may be made by remission of a non-negotiable check or bank transfer to the following account of the “Bundeszentralregister” – Deutsche Bundesbank, Bonn Branch, Sortcode: 380 000 00, Account no.: 380 010 05; IBAN-No.: DE24 3800 0000 0038 001005; BIC/swift-No.: MARKDEF1380. Fees charged by banks for the redemption of a (foreign) check must be added to the fee for the certificate of conduct.

Processing time - minimum of three to four weeks. More detailed information about downloading the application form and payment of fees can be obtained directly from their website.

http://travel.state....ocity_3567.html
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-12 10:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmistake on G-325: wrong residence
Police Records

Available. Police records can only be requested for immigrant visa applicants by the United States Consulate or Embassy where the applicant's case is being processed. Any certificate presented directly by applicants cannot be accepted. To request a police record, the visa processing post should send an email to the Consulate General in Amsterdam at ImmigrantVisasAMS@state.gov. The request must include:

* Applicant's full name(s) including aliases:
* Date, city/town and country of birth;
* Complete address of last residence in The Netherlands.

The Consulate General in Amsterdam may need up to 15 working days to obtain the certificate, provided there is no derogatory information concerning the applicant. If there is derogatory information it may take up to five weeks.

The certificate, which is in the Dutch language, covers criminal investigations only. Criminal records are expunged after a number of years, depending on the offense, following termination of the case (i.e., after service of any prison sentence) provided no other offense is committed in the interim. Police records may, therefore, not constitute a full summary of criminal records. Applicants with a criminal history can obtain their own conviction record from the sentencing court.

These certificates may be used only in processing immigrant visa applications and may not be given to the applicant or to any private individual. The visa applicant may not be informed of the source of any derogatory information contained in the police certificate.

http://travel.state....ocity_3634.html
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-12 08:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresanother question
QUOTE (BiDoo_jamie @ Nov 16 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i want to ask about about i heard that one of the questions i am going to be asked in my interview about what is my family opinion about my finacee and if they like her or not, and if i have pix for her with my family , and all pix i have is just me and my fiancee, so is it a problem ?


Your profiles indicates K-3 (which is a spousal visa)

this is posted in the IR/CR spouse visa forum

but your question is about a fiance(e)....

best to get the background corrected so you get the answer you need

Edited by payxibka, 16 November 2009 - 04:20 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-16 16:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee not previously married
there is no such document needed for Moscow (or Kiev either for that matter)... There marital status is indicated in the "propyska" if they want to verify.

Edited by payxibka, 16 November 2009 - 04:23 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-16 16:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisitors visa before a K2 visa
QUOTE (RegAl @ Nov 17 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 17 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RegAl @ Nov 17 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

Can a visitor's visa ( b2) be issued for a k2 reciepient? For ex., I would like my fiance's daughter ( from Jamaica) to come visit the US before she moves here permanently via the K2 visa?

Thanks for any information


tourist visa issuance eligibility is the same... if she qualifies (overcome presumption of intent to immigrate), then one can be issued ... if she does not then one will not...


Payxibka,

So are you saying, we'd have to complete filings for her under the K2 - and assuming we are approved for that - we'd also , most likely, be approved for a B2?

Thanks


no, eligibility requirements for a tourist visa are the same with or without any petition filing in process... however, the threshold of overcoming "intent to immigrate" may be more difficult to overcome, but that is strictly a consulate decision...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-17 18:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisitors visa before a K2 visa
QUOTE (RegAl @ Nov 17 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

Can a visitor's visa ( b2) be issued for a k2 reciepient? For ex., I would like my fiance's daughter ( from Jamaica) to come visit the US before she moves here permanently via the K2 visa?

Thanks for any information


tourist visa issuance eligibility is the same... if she qualifies (overcome presumption of intent to immigrate), then one can be issued ... if she does not then one will not...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-17 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny one had there I-129f packet lost
QUOTE (jl_1971 @ Nov 18 2009, 06:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ms_jinga_lala @ Nov 17 2009, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I remember feeling that way! Look at it this way. This is America, no one in the government really works on weekends....at least the majority that can get away with it don't and USCIS is in that majority. Your petition was received on Friday Nov 6 - most likely in the afternoon. Then Sat & Sun sat untouched in an empty office. They probably opened it on Monday Nov 9. It has been 7 business days since then. If you haven't heard something by this Friday, you should call them just to check on things. Some people never get their NOA-1. It happens. Just be forewarned, it's a long long process and your next step is likely to leave you thinking like this for several months. Whenever you feel this way, take a deep breath and just relax, then call them to calm your fears. But be prepared, by the time they have anything to tell you, your petition will be long gone from their offices. It's annoying...but what can you do? So save the stress, no one needs grey hair early.



Thank you for your comforting words. This really has been stressful. Good news though. I checked my bank account this morning and 455.00 usd were gone. biggrin.gif Now the real waiting begins, but at least I know my packet is not lost.

For any one filing after me, a word of advice, get the signature return receipt.


Even if you had signature receipt.... how would this situation be any different? What added level of delivery assurance does sig receipt provide?

If a package is truly lost, does a signature magically make it reappear? or make the process go any faster?

By your own admission your package was delivered and the check has cleared... the stress you felt was self inflicted and would not have been any different with signature receipt... but yet now you recommend it....

Edited by payxibka, 18 November 2009 - 07:32 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-18 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnough Evidence ? Preparing to submit K1
QUOTE (lbounds @ Nov 22 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have already completed the standard forms and cover letters. I'm about to submit.

I should have enough evidence of meeting and ongoing relationship I would think.

This is what I'm sending for Proof of Meeting and Ongoing Relationship:

Letter Describing Relationship and In Person meeting
Nine Photos of us together, dated with comments on where we were
Copy of personal letter from her, expressing her love and talking about our future
copy of fedex reciepts from two packages sent to her with letters and candy, etc
copy of two reciepts when I sent her flowers
Copy of AT&T Bills from the last 4 months showing, 272 calls to her, and 300 texts sent..daily. lol
Yahoo screenshots of us in chat and some chat logs, about 20 pages
Copies of Airplane tickets from first visit, taxi reciepts, hotel and food reciepts
copies of tickets when she went on short trip with me
Email from our wedding coordinator discussing future wedding plans when she arrives
copy of Engagement Ring Reciept
copy of tickets for my second upcoming visit for Christmas

Everything is organized the best I know how. I think I should be set with the above for proof shouldn't I ?
My girl is in the Philippies smile.gif I wish she was here already smile.gif


USCIS is not concerned about several items in your list

Edited by payxibka, 22 November 2009 - 10:47 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-22 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile For A K-1 while fiance is still in the US?
QUOTE (Mark_N @ Nov 23 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will be leaving for Korea in 2 weeks, and we can't get married without my meeting her family first. It's a cultural thing. Plus she isn't the type to marry a guy just for the paperwork aspect. She wants to have a real wedding with friends and family present.

QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 23 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You have many options so consider carefully


1) Yes, you can file a I-129F petition for a fiance(e) now..

or

2) You can get married now and she can immediately apply for a greencard..

or

3) You can get married and then file a petition for a spousal visa.... Since S. Korea is VWP, I would expect little problems getting to HI for a wedding, but then again, no entry is guaranteed.

#1, & #3 will require her to spend time in S. Korea waiting for a visa... #2 is the most expedient route and will allow the most flexibility (except for the marriage event)


The problem is getting married right now is out of the question. Please see my reply to bigcasino.


understood, but just wanted to lay out some of the options so you can make the best decision
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-23 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile For A K-1 while fiance is still in the US?
You have many options so consider carefully


1) Yes, you can file a I-129F petition for a fiance(e) now..

or

2) You can get married now and she can immediately apply for a greencard..

or

3) You can get married and then file a petition for a spousal visa.... Since S. Korea is VWP, I would expect little problems getting to HI for a wedding, but then again, no entry is guaranteed.

#1, & #3 will require her to spend time in S. Korea waiting for a visa... #2 is the most expedient route and will allow the most flexibility (except for the marriage event)

Edited by payxibka, 23 November 2009 - 10:31 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-23 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed Birth Certifiacte Back
QUOTE (LuvMyPortuGAL @ Nov 23 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

My fiance will be coming to the US on Friday. We are starting to make arrangements to be civilly married to start AOS process as soon as possible (which takes forever I understand) and AP process (which better not take long!) ASAP! It is crucial that we get AP as soon as possible and cannot afford any delays.

Working papers is obviously very important as well.

Anyway, I called local offices and they say they will need among other things the original birth certificate and certified translation. However, they were forfeited at the consulate interview. Is the *original* birth certificate and translation in the sealed envelope and will we be receiving both of them back at the POE? It is highly important that we have it.

Any comments on AP approval (and speed there of) would be helpful.

Thanks.


not likely
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-23 12:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLength of Validity of Petition?
technically 4 mos. from date of approval... petition validity can be extended by the consulate
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-24 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan a Lawful Permanent Resident apply for a fiance Visa
QUOTE (mynlal @ Nov 28 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,

I need a little help. I am a GreenCard Holder. I have a girlfriend in a foreign country that I would like to bring to US. What is my best option? Am i eligible to apply for K-1 or any other visa for her?

Thanks


You are not eligible to apply for a visa for her at anytime (an alien must apply for there own visas)... however, you are eligible to petition for her only as a spouse... in order to petition for a fiance(e) you must be a USC....

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-28 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 visas becoming easier for the Philippines?
QUOTE (djacob7 @ Nov 29 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My lawyer sent me an email that said:
"Fiancee Visas Easier?Report from U.S. Embassy Manila
We have reports from our office in Manila that the U.S. Embassy is now making it easier for fiancees to immigrate to the U.S. As long as the applicants are being honest and not misrepresenting themselves, consuls are approving. There are many documents that are required and the application must be prepared correctly. But this report is very encouraging."
Has anyone heard anything similar to this?

Dan


First of all, that is the way it always have been....

QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Nov 29 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wonder if the source your lawyer got this from is credible. I hope it's true though. They *should* be approving them, you do pay a lot of money for a visa and to not receive something you payed for is absurd. You *actually* pay for the visa itself, so you'd think they'd refund that money to you if they refused the visa. It would be like going to college for 4 years and paying all that money, and then at graduation them refusing you your degree.


You pay a visa APPLICATION fee... not a visa APPROVAL fee...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-29 18:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBest way to package the application
QUOTE (nextsean @ Dec 1 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My apologies if this topic has been discussed somewhere. My search didn't bring anything up.

Do you have any recommendation on how to put all documentation together? Hard bound binder with tabs? Stapling is frawned upon in general? Do you puncture the holes on the side of docs to keep everything nice and organized?
Did you put the photos in a plastic bag or glued them to blank paper?

Sorry for so many question. Just looking for best practice to make things easy for the individuals reviewing the application.

Any tips are appreciated


paper clips or acco fasteners with two hole punch on top

the USCIS will take apart however you put it together and re-assemble in there format.... make it neat and organized but don't need to spend lots of money putting it together as all will likely be trashed
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-01 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrequest fr original certificate of naturalization
QUOTE (nextsean @ Dec 2 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you. I've changed my profile to K-1.

I knew that the copy of the certificate should be included when submitting. I wanted to confirm that they wouldn't ask for the original while they are reviewing or ask for it as a follow-on request in next 4-6 weeks.


If they wanted it they would request it up front....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-02 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresrequest fr original certificate of naturalization
QUOTE (nextsean @ Dec 2 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BurningFinger @ Dec 2 2009, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

Since you mentioned that you are filing the I-129F, I assume you are filing for a K-1 visa? I see "Naturalization" in your profile info. If you are doing a K-1, then you only need to submit copies of evidence for your I-129F. That is, submit a copy (front and back) of your Certificate of Naturalization. I hope this helps. Please do let us know what visa you are filing for.



QUOTE (nextsean @ Dec 2 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
bump

any thoughts?



Yes, it is for K-1 visa. In this case, they wouldn't ask for the original during the process? I should be getting the original back once the passport is renewed.




the USCIS does NOT require original documents unless specifically requested... a regular photocopy of original (or certified) document is all that is needed...

The USCIS returns no documents so do not send your original, as you will not get it back

Edited by payxibka, 02 December 2009 - 12:13 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-02 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnough evidence of ongoing relationship?
relationship evidence is not required for the I-129F... only evidence of meeting withing the last two years
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-02 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate
It has been almost three years so maybe I misspoke:

From the instructions:

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.


payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-03 17:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage Certificate
QUOTE (bjstults @ Dec 3 2009, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is my situation. My fiance is divorced. I have copies of her birth certificate and her divorce certificate. She currently uses her married name so it is the same as her 17 year old son. She is having problems getting a copy of her marriage certificate. Her maiden name and her married name are listed on the birth certificate and divorce certificate respectively. Do I need her marriage certificate?

Thanks,

Barry


Yes, because you need to provide a copy of the document that "legally" changed her name from A to B.... but this will be to the consulate and not to the USCIS. The USCIS only need the divorce decree.

Edited by payxibka, 03 December 2009 - 04:33 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-03 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying outside US but still coming in K-1 Visa - Possible?
QUOTE (fashr001 @ Dec 3 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I have to apply for Spouse Visa she'll have to remain in india till the visa is processed correct? Any way I can bring her with me after the wedding?


yes, she would have to remain until she has a valid & proper visa...

the only option in the interim would be a tourist visa... not sure how easy it is to get on in india
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-03 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying outside US but still coming in K-1 Visa - Possible?
QUOTE (fashr001 @ Dec 3 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am a US citizen and my fiance isn't. I have applied for K-1 Fiance visa. Her family wants the wedding to take place in their home country. If we get married in her home country can I still bring her to the US under K-1 Fiance visa without doing the paperwork for a marriage certificate in her home country? I'm aware that we'll have to get married again within 90 days. Or will I have to file for K-3 visa and wait to bring her to the US? Will there be any kind of hold up in the rest of the paper work process if we do this?

Thanks for your help.


Your fiancee MUST arrive in the US as a FIANCEE and not as a SPOUSE....

If you get legally married outside the USA then you will need to restart in whole the visa petition/application process...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-03 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration questions whilst visiting USA whilst k1 processing
From the FAQ's...

4.6)...Can my fiance(e) come to the US to visit me once the visa process is started?

This may actually be the most common question in the newsgroup, asked on a near daily basis.

A..I wrote to the Embassy in London and I was given this reply: "If you wish to make a temporary visit to the US while your application for a Fiance(e) visa is being processed, you will require a visitor's visa (B-1/B-2) or, if you meet the conditions, travel visa-free. However, all travelers to the US are subject to inspection at the port of entry by an immigration officer who has the right to deny admissions. As the beneficiary of an approved Fiance(e) visa (petition) you may have difficulty convincing the officer that you are not an intending immigrant."

A.. If the fiance(e)..."Has a residence in a foreign country which the alien does not intend to abandon", and if the fiance(e) is "An alien coming to meet the alien's fiance(e)'s family (to become engaged; to make arrangements for a wedding; or to renew a relationship with the prospective spouse)", then they can enter the US on a B2 visa. (Quotes from the USCIS (INS) Inspectors Field Manual). This does not specifically address an alien with a "K1 visa application pending". Proving an intention to return home might mean showing...

* Current enrollment in school
* Employment in the home country
* Strong family ties to the home country

This question does not have a good answer. Many people visit the US during the Process, but some newsgroupers have reported that once the initial background check is done by the Consulate, subsequent visits to the US required an additional FBI check done by the Consulate, which resulted in a delay in the visa application process. Refer questions regarding experiences to the newsgroup.
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payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-07 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Petition Mailed to California Service Center
Fees for the consulate process include:

visa fee is $131
med exam fee
courier delivery fee
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-08 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout marriage - Shot in the dark
QUOTE (baron555 @ Nov 25 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes you can do that and fly back to the US. Once you get to passport control where you enter the US, she will be turned right around and sent back home because she does not have any valid entry visa. The fact that you are married is immaterial. She has no visa.


Actually would not even get that far... the airline would not even let her board a US bound plane
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-25 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAbout marriage - Shot in the dark
QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Nov 24 2009, 06:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kanij @ Nov 24 2009, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She then tried to get a J1-Work visa and was also declined because the person who interviewed her said that the last time she was in the US she stayed a month longer (During the 30 day allotted grace period mind you) and that it prevented her from studying that semester.


What 30 day grace period????

What type of visa was she here on that has a 30 day grace period?


A J-1

The 30-day grace or travel status period is intended to be a period following the end of the exchange visitor’s program and is to be used for domestic travel and/or to prepare for and depart from the U.S., and for no other purpose.

http://travel.state....types_1267.html
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-11-24 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLittle confused about K1 vs K3 filing. Also confused about dates..
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Dec 10 2009, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, such information could indeed effect the outcome of the interview. Most consulates don't like to hear about ANY ceremony that remotely sounds like a 'wedding' when they are considering issuing a K1 visa.

And yes, you can marry anywhere in the world and then apply for a CR1/K3 (I'd do a CR1).


only caveat would be that a K-3 interview would occur in the country of marriage (so for example, if you got married in Mexico you would have your visa interview there even if you were a resident of Canada)... unless of course it took place in the USA, then it would be in the applicant's country of residence

Edited by payxibka, 10 December 2009 - 04:59 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-10 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe sponsor and income
QUOTE (TCC @ Dec 8 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for your help so far and just have one other issue,, i will go to the Philippines and see fiance come back here to the states and file fiance visa. The issue i have is this---I am on social security Disability {ssd} i have been told immigration does not consider SSD as income, in other words i will be denied to sponsor her because of my income, is this true?? My ssd income barely surpasses the 125% poverty medium. My other question is that when I come back from the Philippines when will I know they will deny me to bring her here because of income? Howmuch money will I throw away before they inform me of denial?? i know of getting another co sponsor but that is not possible.


income determination is done at the consulate stage, just prior to a visa decision.. in other words at the absolute very end of the visa process
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-08 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport scanning issues, and a couple other I-129f ?'s
remove the staple, scan, restaple
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-14 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOdd situation regarding K-1/work permit
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Dec 14 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Archeon @ Dec 14 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

The situation is as follows:

I have applied for a K-1 visa (mid November), so expecting NOA2 around about feb (VSC) - No issues here thus far
I am currently in America, returning to the UK on the 23rd of January for the home country side of things (medical, interview etc etc)
A company in America has expressed interest in employing me, and here is where it gets confusing:

In a nutshell, can me/the company apply for a work permit now (while the k-1 is processing), so that when i return on the K-1 visa in HOPEFULLY april, I am able to work instantly without waiting to get married, do AOS, wait 2 months for the work permit that comes with that?

Regards,

Arch


Yes, you can, the two are not related. It does not mean you will get the work authorization and with some consulates (probably not London, but who knows) it could be seen as making your relationship "not legitimate" as you are seeking other means to get to the USA. If you would receive the work authorization first, you would still have to return to London for your K-1 interview.


H-1B is a "dual intent" work visa.... If the OP received this visa they could come to the US, go to work, marry and adjust status and live happliy ever after.....all without leaving the USA after they arrived on H-1B

FWIW, I think the OP was referring to EAD work permit and not a "work visa"

Edited by payxibka, 15 December 2009 - 07:35 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-15 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOdd situation regarding K-1/work permit
QUOTE (Archeon @ Dec 14 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Useful information, however the scenario's described there are not really applicable.

The thing I need to know is essentially once I am in the country on a K-1 visa, can a work permit be used in conjunction with this? I see no reason why not assuming I meet the criteria for the work permit as a stand alone, rather than as part of an AOS?


If you apply for a work permit while on K-1 stand alone from AOS (which you can do this), then the permit will be good for only as long as your I-94 is valid (90 days from entry)... it can take 60-90 days to get the permit, so it is not a lot of value for your $340. The permit could actually arrive already expired.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-15 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificates for both?
QUOTE (Midnight-Sun @ Dec 15 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes that's what i've read too, someone claimed the opposite and i just wanted to make sure. Thanks for replying so fast! star_smile.gif
Now i'll got to get that I-129F to the USCIS lol! whistling.gif


Unless of course the USC has qualifying crimes under IMBRA\Adam Walsh that are "declared" on the I-129F (quantity and/or type), then the current status or disposition of these issues will be needed

Edited by payxibka, 15 December 2009 - 10:04 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-12-15 10:03:00