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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan we get married in Ireland??
QUOTE (Jessica&Carl @ Aug 13 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I searched many pages in the forum before giving up and starting this thread, so sorry if it's a duplicate.

We haven't filed any paperwork or anything yet, I'm just trying to get as much info as possible before we decide what to do, and I need to know if we can get married in his country and not the US after everything is all said and done? He has a huge family and there's no way that they could all get over here for the ceremony. My family is small and we'd already planned on going over there to get married so no one's feelings get hurt. wacko.gif Lol. We're very new to all of this and it's completely overwhelming. I can't imagine months and months of this sad.gif Thank you in advance for any info you can give us it's much appreciated!!

Jessica & Carl


getting legally married outside the USA will result in you petitioning for a spousal visa...

A fiance(e) visa requires the alien to enter legally UNMARRIED and the legal marriage occuring inside the USA and/or its territories.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline?
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Aug 13 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Aug 13 2009, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Aug 13 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Per USCIS website:
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child 5 Months

Per timeline on Visa journey
Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between November 7, 2009 and November 21, 2009*.

Adjudicated meaning it will be done here in US? Then how much longer after that does it take to finish the process usually?


depends on your country....


Im in the USA and she is in the Phillippines.. It went to California office.


CSC is the 4-5 mos, PI is probably 2-3 mos more if all goes without a hitch
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTimeline?
QUOTE (Bry+Nelia4eva @ Aug 13 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Per USCIS website:
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-1/K-2 - Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child 5 Months

Per timeline on Visa journey
Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between November 7, 2009 and November 21, 2009*.

Adjudicated meaning it will be done here in US? Then how much longer after that does it take to finish the process usually?


depends on your country....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConverting a J1 into a K1?
QUOTE (Stephen + Elisha @ Aug 13 2009, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, I'd double check the part about the month to travel after her visa expires. The last thing you want is for her to go out of status, as it could potentially throw a major wrench into the works vis a vis adjusting status or filing for a fiance/spouse visa later.


the 30 days is standard for a J-1
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresreceived I-797c but not I-797
many flavors of the I-797... don't worry
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-15 11:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-2 Question
QUOTE (Waitinggent @ Aug 15 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So there is nothing to do when filing for the K-1 in regards to the K-2, and no additional fees? So the child simply shows up at the medical exam and interview with my fiance, or schedules his own interview and medical exam later, and there are no forms involved at all?


As the USC, you are NOT applying for a K-1 but petitioning to determine the eligibility of your alien fiance(e) to apply for a K-1 visa at a later date. If the fiance(e)'s eligibility is approved then any child of the alien is provided automatic derivative benefit. List the child(ren) on the I-129F.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-15 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Help and Legalities
just because there was an inaccuracy in our situation does not mean she lied or committed perjury....

Here is my wife's explanation as to how she filled out the form...

English is NOT her first language... She sees the section about Applicant's employment last five year (If none, state so)

She went to the dictionary and looked up the word employment. Here is the definition in her dictionary: employment; service: to be in someone's employ. To provide services for another.

As she understood it... She did NOT work for someone else... She worked for herself... therefore she was NOT employed...

She answered it to the best of her ability but it is "technically" inaccurate...

Also on the G-325a it says: Severe penalties are provided by law for knowingly and willingly falsifying or concealing a material fact.

If you think that the technical error that was made on the g-325a is a material fact then your opinion... IMO it is NOT... it was an honest to goodness mistake... I continue to sleep well at night....

mistakes, errors, etc... occur from time to time... despite this inaccuracy you still need to fill out the form accurately to the best of your ability...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-16 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Help and Legalities
QUOTE (g.areth @ Aug 13 2009, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Aug 13 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes, she committed a no no....


ok...and you aren't worried about this?


absolutely not
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Help and Legalities
yes, she committed a no no....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-08-13 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB-2 re-entry question
QUOTE (Chrisbiv78 @ May 27 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok so I kinda posted this before......


Does anyone know if there is a waiting time period for B-2 12 month multiple entry visa from Russia? My fiancee came here for two and a half weeks and we were planning for her to come back to stay with me in about 3 months. Will she have a problem with reentry. I read conflicting stories on this there is really no info on the uscis, homeland security, us-state dept websites. Has anyone else had to deal with this? I can't be the only one......


the "rule of thumb" is that they need to stay out for as long or longer than they were here to visit..... the bad thing is that the CBP agents are not bound by any "rule of thumb"
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 22:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2
Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between June 27, 2009 and July 17, 2009*.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 to NOA2
QUOTE (Dragonfish71 @ May 27 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When they say approx. aboiut 120 days from Noa1 to Noa2, does it mean weekends only or inclduing weekends?


calendar days... much easier logic than trying to calculate working days into the system
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfee
QUOTE (barrusb @ May 28 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (barrusb @ May 28 2009, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ed+Cindy @ May 28 2009, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (barrusb @ May 27 2009, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ed+Cindy @ May 27 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Ed+Cindy @ May 27 2009, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (barrusb @ May 27 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there another fee at the Consulate for the K-1 visa?


US$131 for a non-immigration visa.

She will be coming to live with me in Houston an whe will be immigrating. I paid a $455.00 fee to USCIS for the I 129 F. I looked on their website and from what I could figure out from their tables is that there will be no other fee. However, I continuously see references to another fee sucha as the Citibank fee and do not know if this applies to the fiance visa (K-!) or just others.


K-1 has to pay a fee for the visa to be issued. K-1 is a non-immigrant visa and pays the fee for that type of visa.

How do I find out what that fee is? This is amazing. Without a forum such as this website, there is not enough clear information in any one place as to make this process fluid.


$131 like I said above. Should be on the consulate/embassy's website too.

Just FYI, you know you have the fees for the medical exam and any posible vaccines, plus the AOS fee once your fiance married you. The $455 for the petition is just the tip of the iceberg smile.gif

I know about the other fees. I just wasn't sure about the Consulate.
I am a bit confused though. How is the K-1 a non-immigrant visa? When she marries me, she will be immigrating.


it is confusing but that is what it is... First and foremeost a fiance(e) does not qualify for immigrant status (NOT yet an immediate relative of a USC). Secondly, if it was an immigrant visa then a greencard would be immediately available upon entry... A K-1 requires adjustment of status (non-immigrant to permanent resident) after entry and only after a marriage has occured.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-28 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help here
QUOTE (rwebb66 @ May 27 2009, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if anyone would know a answer for this. i am employed full time but have been off work since last november due to a minor injury and im on workmans comp. my question is what do i do to show proof of income for filing the K1? any help would be appreciated. Also the form asks for a certificate number from birth certificate what number do i use. sorry this is new to me here.


If you are the USC, you are NOT filing the K-1. A K-1 is a visa. You are petitioning for the determination of eligibility of an alien fiance(e) to apply for a K-1 visa in the future.

FWIW, Proof of income not required with the I-129F submission... that comes later at the consulate interview

certificate number = NONE if none is indicated
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConfused on service centers
Nebraska has been out of the I-129F business for 3 or more years
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-28 10:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 VISA
same as it is worldwide.... $131
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-12 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is necessary to start the K-1 process?
QUOTE (Waitinggent @ May 28 2009, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks. Very useful. It appears I need only the I-129F and G-325. My fiance is a widow. Does her husband's death certificate need to be translated? She is Ukrainian. And it appears that the Affidavit of Support is used later in the process. Is that correct?
Thanks Again,
Tom


For forms you need the I-129F and G-325a for BOTH petitioner and benneficiary. You need more than just the forms though in your submission packet.


proof of marriage termination is required (divorce, anullment, death certificate). All documents submitted to the USCIS that are NOT in English needs to be accompanied by an ENGLISH translation.

Kiev will deal with the financial stuff come interview time.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-28 14:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat if you have an employment letter dated today
QUOTE (wasabi @ May 27 2009, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How often do they follow up and contact the employer?


they don't...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTypo in my NOA1
QUOTE (jon&kaori @ May 28 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So on the noa1, if the typo is a different month, say April 14, 2009 for the received date but the actually received date was May 14, 2009. Would we need to worry about anything?


no...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-29 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresgot the visa, now i have a question
QUOTE (matu&kris @ May 29 2009, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Richard-Joanna @ May 29 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (matu&kris @ May 29 2009, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So we got the visa in the mail today!!!!!!!!! The instructions ask him to present the passport, the sealed envelope and the "x-rays" when he gets to the US and goes through immigration.

Does anyone know what x-rays they are talking about? Do we need to worry about this? Is this the x-ray from the lab work we had done for the interview?

matu&kris


Yes, however, unlikely will the border patrol look at them... they are NOT doctors... but you will need them in the future. And remember, don't open the envelope smile.gif

Congratulations and good luck



Om, I think we kind of folded the x-ray in half because we thought we didnt need it. Is that a problem?


not unless you want to frame it and hang it on the wall as a piece of art.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-29 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question
QUOTE (belarus1 @ May 29 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they said I didnt need to appy for a waiver since my previous application was submitted over 2 years ago.


IMBRA waiver is something completely different... this however does NOT change how you prepare and answer the I-134
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-29 13:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question
but the form says have you ever previously submitted... no qualifying language about "within the last two years" or "still in effect."
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-29 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnewbie filing for K1 visa
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 29 2009, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ May 30 2009, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you are not required to be in the US and file... if you will be in korea for 1 year and if you will have legal permanency, why not file for Direct Consular filing (DFC)?


HelloWorld has a good suggestion there.


Other than they need to get married
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-30 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk1 Visa
QUOTE (Dragonfish71 @ May 29 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just called in USCIS to check the process of my case, I was asking when my paper work will got to NVC, I was told that I-129f do not go there, If the case approve it will go straight to the state. i am lost now,


they have no idea how it works... it cannot get into the consulate system without going through the "gatekeepers" doorway... the gatekeeper is none other than NVC
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-29 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE Extension Question
QUOTE (nick25 @ May 30 2009, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I was hoping for some advice.

My fiance and me received an RFE back in February. At about the same time my fiance suffered what is commonly referred to as cold feet. Our request for evidence (which was simply for one of the forms being a copy rather than having the original signature) has been sitting in Florida since then (3 months). We're now back on the road to marriage but i'm wondering whether i can call and explain and get our case re-opened or whether we we have to just restart the whole process.

We were originally given thirty days to return the RFE. Does this mean our case has been abandoned? If so will this affect a subsequent application.

Thanks for any help.

Nick


Have they issued a denial letter? You may have a small chance to continue it but I would not count on it....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-30 20:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it possible to have someone come in on a tourist visa and then you marry and are able to change the visa status legally?
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ May 31 2009, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sadielady @ May 31 2009, 12:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok.. I think I was confused.. I understand.
I can only file for the CR1 as an AMerican citizen. SO...One last question..I hope...
Can I marry in Turkey.. wait until I become an AMerican BEFORE I file anything and then file the CR1? OR is it just as easy to file the 130 or K3 fiane visa?


Here is a summary of the visa types I mentioned:

K1 - Fiance of US citizen. Apply for residency after arrival in the US.
K3 - Spouse of US citizen. Apply for residency after arrival in the US.
CR1 - Spouse of US citizen. Apply for residency before arrival in the US.
F2 - Spouse of Legal Permanent Resident. Apply for residency before arrival in the US.

The I-130 is a form, as is the I-129F. There are a lot of forms you're going to fill out and submit during this process, but the I-130 and I-129F are the actual petitions for the visas. Here's how the forms relate to the different visas.

K1 - File I-129F.
K3 - File I-130 and I-129F.
CR1 - File I-130.
F2 - File I-130.

The K1 is the fastest to get, but you'd have to get your US citizenship before you send in the petition, and you'd have to marry in the US. Probably not what you want.

The K3 may be slightly faster than the CR1. Again, you'd have to get your US citizenship before petitioning for either of these. With the K3 your husband would have to apply for residency after arriving in the US. Again, probably not what you want, so the CR1 is a better route.

The F2 has the advantage that you can apply while you're still an LPR. Once you become a citizen you can upgrade your F2 application to a CR1 petition. If you're going to get married before you become a citizen then this might be the route to go, since you can at least get the process started while waiting to get your citizenship.

So, the decision really comes down to whether you marry first or get your citizenship first.


F2? Are you sure? I always thought the F-2 was a dependent nonimmigrant visa which allows dependent spouses and children of F-1 student visa holders to enter into the U.S.

If by F2 you mean a family preference category then that is quite different than an F-2 visa type

Edited by payxibka, 31 May 2009 - 07:57 AM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-31 07:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
There can only be ONE legal marriage.... there can be several "ceremonies"....

For a K-1 the legal marriage MUST occur inside the USA.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-31 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help...Engaged and dont know which form to file
QUOTE (munnabhai @ Jun 1 2009, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

I came to the US at the age of 7. My family had applied for an asylum case which was not approved and i eventually went back to our country about 2 years ago. Recently, i proposed to my girlfriend who now is a US citizen and she accepted:)

So, now how can i come back to the US. A friend of mine told me that this board was really helpful to him and i hoping it does the same to me.

What forms do i need to apply?

Do i need a waiver of some type?

From my own research, i have found i need the I-130 and some other form. Please help me with these questions. I am not a rich person so i am kinda trying to avoid some hefty attorney fee's.

Thanks in advance for any replies!!!

Munna


Top of any page... guides6ly.gif

An I-130 is only needed for a spouse... not a fiance(e)

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-01 23:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone help me to estimate time when I get NOA2?
Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between May 14, 2009 and May 26, 2009*.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-02-19 07:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoint of Entry Date
QUOTE (S.IS.Hwang @ May 27 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What i meant was, during Point of Entry...doesn't he have to hand over his medical to the immigration officier ? that medical examination has to be current within 90 days ? I know K1 visa is valid for 6 months, he just doesnt want to go through the whole medical examination process again.

Any thoughts?


You have been told this answer... For US Immigration purposes a medical is valid for ONE year....

The most important thing is that the medical must be valid the day the visa is issued.... after that it is moot. It is possible to use the medical again for the greencard. If you apply for the greencard within one year of the medical exam then the visa medical can be relied upon. If not, then another medical will be needed to be performed here in the states.

The POE does not care about the date on the medical exam but the validity of the visa.

Edited by payxibka, 27 May 2009 - 03:09 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 15:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPoint of Entry Date
follow the link... look up K-1 on the table... 6 mos. visa validity

http://travel.state....ocity_3599.html


payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 Since Feb. 6th and Heard nothing ever since??
QUOTE (Dragonfish71 @ Jun 1 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw this post (Immigration is still working on petition filed on Feb 26th 09 for CSC and Jan 17th 2009 for VSC. You have to wait little longer I am guessing at least one more month).
I filed since Beginning of Feb. and I havn't heard anything ever since my NOA1 on Feb 6th. Is that an issue that i don't know about


quite common to here absolutely nothing until is is either approved or a request for more information
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-01 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSending K-1 Petition
QUOTE (msacano @ May 26 2009, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First I would like to say this site is Awesome there is a tremendous wealth of information here. I was planning on using a lawyer but I am glad I found you guys. I guess the whole process seemed a little intimidating, but you guys help ease these fear. good.gif

I am currently in Mexico with my SO and I don't want to send the petition through regular mail. We all know that it could take weeks for the petition to reach USCIS through "snail mail" and this process is long enough no need to add extra time. Do you think I should use FEDX or DHL? Also would I have to use a different address?

Thanks for the help!

Andrea


DHL is "dead" in the USA, so they would need to hand off to another courier for final delivery
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-27 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question about Criminal History
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ May 24 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ May 24 2009, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ May 24 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But what about a case dismissal?

I'm just wondering about all this because there are times when charges are wrongfully brought.


In that situation there is no "conviction"... I assume we are still considered innocent until proven guilty (as long as we do not plea to a lesser or alternative charge)...


Yeah.

I really don't think we can advise our OP too much with certainty. There's so much about his case that makes me wonder what really happened. There are times when innocent people take a plea or lesser charges just to get something 'out of the way' if they have other stuff going on in their lives - or if they have poor representation. The OP states he was able to get himself removed from the sexual offenders list because he was improperly placed on it. Makes me wonder if there was something improper or inaccurate about the charges levied against him.


maybe but that thought never crossed my mind.. to me a conviction is a conviction... however, to be placed on the "list" it takes a certain type of conviction.... he may have a conviction just not one that qualifies for placement on the "list".....
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-24 17:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Question about Criminal History
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ May 24 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But what about a case dismissal?

I'm just wondering about all this because there are times when charges are wrongfully brought.


In that situation there is no "conviction"... I assume we are still considered innocent until proven guilty (as long as we do not plea to a lesser or alternative charge)...
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-05-24 16:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTourist visa for family to go to K-1 wedding???
For starters read here:

http://travel.state....nials_1361.html

an applicant does not need a compelling reason to come to the USA (wedding) they need a compelling reason to GO HOME.
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-02 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChina to U.S. via Europe
as long as she has legal presence in the EU country.... they will interview in the country of residence which may or may not be the country of citizenship... this is a mobile world and people do relocate
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-04 06:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPictures?
QUOTE (Ed+Cindy @ Jun 3 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (carvin317 @ Jun 3 2009, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So to prove our relationship as secondary evidence do we need real picture paper or can we just print using a normal printer paper?


They didn't even look at our pictures, or any evidence.


You were at the USCIS service center when your petition was reviewed?
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-03 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation Question?
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 4 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ Jun 4 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not sure how "ANY" can be interpreted as "only official documents".. no such disclaimer.......

QUOTE
Translations. Any document containing foreign language submitted to the Service shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.



Because it is not required. He doesn't need to submit it in any case. Can they disregard it? Perhaps. But why? It is in a body of evidence showing travel, for example. Were a Spanish language receipt my only evidence, I would have more concerns than if it were translated.

Required documents would need to be translated, of course. I never had any problems with Ukrainian language receipts for hotels, purchases etc. being translated and have not read of any problems with anyone here on VJ for this type of "document"


But you are making a "leap" and providing a definition to the OP that is simply not there to be made.... it does not say only REQUIRED evidence needs be translated... It says ANY... Your asking them to do something that they are not required to do. If you want a foreign language document considered, be it a hotel receipt, a McDonald's receipt, a divorce decree or a marriage certificate, it had better be translated. If you are not willing to have it translated then you are better off simply not providing it because it is probably being ignored. We all know how government employees work. They will not go out of there way to do something that is not required of them depiste what a pragmatist might do.

In the end, if you are relying only on a hotel receipt or a McDonald's receipt to make your "case" then you got bigger problems

Edited by payxibka, 04 June 2009 - 01:01 PM.

payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-04 12:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTranslation Question?
document: a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence
payxibkaMaleUkraine2009-06-04 09:37:00