ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBirth Certificate for K-1 filing
I sent in a copy with the paperwork. He needed a certified copy for the embassy interview.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-07 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any K1 visa here that they left USA before AOS?
I know a girl who's fiance was granted a K-1 visa. They married and he left a few weeks later. They are now in the process of applying for a CR-1 so he can come back.....looking at, at least another 9 months of waiting and more fees. It's a big mess.

Don't leave the US until you receive AP or AOS. It will cause you major problems down the road if you do....you will virtually have to start over again in the visa process.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-08 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPetitioner's last 5 years residence address
Seems appropriate.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-08 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhats the best way to get the divorce paper
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 9 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that question was answered in your other post....

He needs to contact the clerks office for the county in which the divorce was filed. It should be a government url and for a small fee he can have them sent. They need to be certified copies (raised seal).



They need to be CERTIFIED copies. Some courthouses do not use the raised seal, just their official seal. As long as they are certified by the courthouse, they are acceptable.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-09 07:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel within US
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Apr 8 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jomo @ Apr 8 2008, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would carry the passport and the Driver's license. Make sure if flying, your ticket matches your maiden name.


That assumes they visa holder has never previously been married and therefore has never previously changed there name.... The ticket should match the name on the ID that will be used.



Yah, yah.....tom-a-toes to-ma-toes. You knew what I meant smarty pants!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-08 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel within US
I would carry the passport and the Driver's license. Make sure if flying, your ticket matches your maiden name.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-08 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 9 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is not correct. Marriage certificates are legal proof of name change for the petitioner and therefore they are needed for the initial petition IF the name on the petition does not match the birth certificate....

From the Guides....

13. Proof of Legal Name Change if either the US Citizen and/or foreign fiance(e) 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.



I did not need mine. Just the divorce decree. I know someone else who just needed her divorce decrees. Both of us were petitioners.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-09 07:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce papers
When I needed mine and it was too far to travel, I called the courthouse. They told me exactly what to ask for, how much it cost, and where to send a check. I just mailed off the request and money and they mailed me the decree.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-09 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBlown away
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Apr 10 2008, 06:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 10 2008, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow. I'd venture to say there were way more than two people who were misinformed. I mean, she had time to sell her condo and pack up, etc. You'd think that, somewhere along the way, at least one person in their lives would have said "Don't you need permission from the US to immigrate?" blink.gif


laughing.gif

I know what you mean.

I'm always astounded when I read postings with language like 'who knew things would be this complicated' or 'why does the government try to dictate who we love'.

About ten minutes after I realized I was in love with a foreign born man, I knew we had a 'relationship' problem. And it didn't just involve how to pay for 'staying in touch' or missing each other.



You are reading my mind today. I've been reading some things people have said and thinking, Get a Clue!

QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 10 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shadtov @ Apr 10 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (acobnamia1224 @ Apr 10 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what does DUI have to do with the K1 visa???


I believe it's relevant in this case b/c the petitioner couldn't accompany the fiance to the interview in Canada. I'm under the impression that Canada won't let you in if you have a DUI or drug charges. He can still petition, but he can't be at the interview.

That's correct, right?

Yes, that's correct. Canada won't let you if you have DUI or drug convictions. But I took it to mean that her boyfriend wasn't allowed to move to Canada so that's why she was moving to the US. Sounds like quite a couple. laughing.gif



I hope they don't breed.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-10 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling I-129F form..questions with blank or "No" answers
Unless it is a specific yes or no question, you should answer none or N/A if it doesn't apply to you at all.

That being said, I was looking back over the forms we mailed in for the K-1. On questions about Andre's dad, who we believe is deceased, we did write UNKNOWN in a few spots. None, N/A, No, and blank were not appropriate because he did have a dad. We just didn't know anything about him. And, I did write believe to have died in 2000 in the one spot.

There are not always black and white answers for every question. Answer to the best of your ability with appropriate answers and be prepared to answer questions about ones you answered above the norm.

Edited by Jomo's girl, 08 April 2008 - 03:02 PM.

*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-08 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F General Questions
QUOTE (monyfer @ Apr 10 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I know most of these questions have been asked to DEATH and I've tried searching and found the answer to a lot, but I still have some questions about would appreciate feedback. Sorry if some of these seem paranoid. I called the UCIS cust. serv hotline and asked the guy on the phone most of these, but he just was very rude and got exasperated with me and I don't feel like I got clear info. from him. I am sorry I sound paranoid...if someone could calm my nerves and say what they did and it got through ok I will feel better!

On the I-129 F:

1. Information about me: for address it asks State or Country. Which one does it want? Pennsylvania, or USA? Or Both? I was thinking of putting PA/USA . But I don't want to get an RFE because I didn't answer exactly how they wanted. Also, are they ok with state abbreviations, or should I write out the state name? PA, USA is fine

2. Information about alien fiance - Fernando doesn't have a middle name. Should I put NONE or leave it blank? I am afraid to put NONE for fear they will think his middle name is "None"! Do you think it would help to put it in parenthesis? I would write does not have one

3. Also, under fiance information, it has the "State or Country" bit again. Mexico has states - I am not sure if I should put the name of the state he lives in (Jalisco) or JUST put Mexico. Or both? Also: town name. The whole thing doesn't fit. Is it ok if I abbreviate? (i.e. putting Pto. for Puerto) Or - since I can write smaller than I type, would it be ok to print out the form mostly typed and then write in ink the questions that I couldn't fit with the type? I would use whatever information you would use to mail him something. Yes, you can write it or type it or a combination of both

4. Question 10: My citizenship was acquired through..: I checked off "Birth in the US". Do I have to put N/A in the other boxes? Or did I sufficiently answer the question, and can I leave the rest blank? I put my birth certificate number, the date and place issued (from my birth certificate)

5. Question 13: No children. Can I just put 'None' in the first box, and leave the rest blank? Or should I put "none/NA in all available boxes"? Basically, that applies for all questions where the answer is no, (ie questions 16 and 17) where I wonder if putting None or NA in the first box is OK or if EVERY single box should have a None or NA. None and leave the rest blank

6. Part E: Do I need to put N/A for these boxes or can I leave this entire section blank, since I am filling out the form myself. I put N/A in the first box and left the rest blank.


On the G-325A bio forms:

1. My fiance doesn't know his parents birth dates. But they are alive and he talks to them, he is just embarrassed to ask their birth dates (search me as to why) does it look bad to put Unknown, since we have their birth locations? He needs to ask them their birth dates and fill them in. We put unknow in the box for Andre's dad; but we also put deceased in the current city of residence

2. Husband/wife names...: I just put none in the first box, is it fine? None is fine

3. Applicant's last address outside of the US for more than one year: I went to college in Italy, but I came home every summer and winter break to the US. Thus, I was only "living abroad" four months at a time, and I never had a permanent address in Italy really. I never changed my address on a drivers license/bank card/voting reg - anything - the whole time at school I maintained a US address, although technically I was living abroad. Do I have to put my addresses while in Italy, or can I consider myself more just away at school/visiting? Will they really check/care ? It says for more then a year. If it wasn't.....it is not applicable.

Also, for Fernando, obviously all his addresses are outside the US! So I can just put none or N/A for that right, for him? I left that blank

4. On the bottom of the form along the bottom where it asks names I put our names in all Caps and then I am going to put "NO MIDDLE NAME" for Fernando for his middle name since he doesn't have one. Unless I should leave it blank? That is fine

5. For jobs: He has only had two jobs and the full address doesn't fit on one so I am going to use the line below for the address and indent it so it fits. Will that be ok? Or can I just put the city and country of the Employer? I assume they need the full street address..what did you guys do? I wrote it on more then one line for each of Andre's

Also, I abbreviated job titles so they would fit. I.e. "Asst." for assistant and "Mgr." for manager. Is this bad???? That's fine

PROOF OF AN ONGOING RELATIONSHIP

How much should I sent now? It sounds like, from what I've read, they want to see a lot of the stuff at the interview. I was going to send some recent phone bills, ticket stubs, and pictures though. For the pictures: Do you think it is ok if I put the pictures in a Word document alongside descriptions and then print it and send it? Or do they want actual PHOTO photos? Does it make a difference? That sounds fine. I color copied all of ours. Later, I color copied scrapbook pages

I want to send along some emails between us, but they are all in Spanish, and I can happily translate them and write a little "I certify this is a legit translation" note - but will that look like a conflict of interest? Should I include e-mails as far back as we met, or only ones in the last two years, since that is the time frame they are interested in? I would include them, translated, as far back as you met. Just a few here and there. Doesn't have to be every day. Save that for the interview.



~*~*~*

Sorry for all these dumb questions! Even if you can only answer one or two I would really appreciate it!! I really want this to go through right, the first time!


Good luck to you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-10 19:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMust enter the US within (typically) 6 months of the K-1 being issued.
Yes.

Some people arrange to travel immediately after the K-1 is issued. Others wait to get things in order and make arrangements to travel later. You have 6 months after the date of your visa to enter the US. It will actually state how long it is good for.

Once you step foot in the U.S., you have 90 days to marry.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-13 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa denied for a silly reason
QUOTE (Neonred @ Apr 8 2008, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When people talked about having a religious ceremony prior to the K-1 visa I've always thought it was a little risky, BUT to include these pictures as evidence was just... um... not a smart thing to do. Why would you do that? Just asking for trouble. Guess you are starting over.
Sorry.



I tell people over and over again, not to have the ceremony at all. And, secondly, not to include any pictures which would make someone think you did.

NEXT person who reads this and is thinking of doing this........please WAIT till after the interview or something less risky!!!!
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-10 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalifornia Service Center Makes Me Sick!!
It comes and goes too.....you can never really predict who which service center will be faster in any given month. Luck of the draw.

Hang in there.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-03-03 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill ex wife cause a problem
QUOTE (Richard and Li @ Apr 19 2008, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm no expert and I don't know how much trouble she could cause. However, I have an opinion.

The USCIS is not easy to get through to. She may want to cause trouble, but might not be willing to put a lot of effort into it. Additionally, government representatives are very much 'by-the-book'. I don't think hearsay or the ranting of a spurned woman are going to get very far.

Just my opinion... There is a real possibility I'm wrong.



I agree with this completely.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-19 22:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy hardest post yet... Our last night together
We've all been there. Some of us have not even had the opportunity of spending that much time with our fiances. You are very lucky.

Hang in there. It will be over soon.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-15 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuickest way....and need work
Quick is relative in this whole process.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-23 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich postal service
QUOTE (fwaguy @ Apr 24 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 24 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Might be overkill but it's what WE wanted. Well worth the $24!



All is relative... $24 would have been unacceptable for me, however, Priority 2-3 day with delivery confirmation for $5.65 was OK



Whatever works for you, works for you. For me, I agree with the cheaper rates whenever possible, for equal service. It's all a game of hurry up and wait in this procees anyhow.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-24 09:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhich postal service
I prefer Express mail from the Post Office. It's the cheapest and fast as the rest of them.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-24 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother G-325A question(s)
I also checked other and wrote K-1 Visa in that space.

Not sure about the other one off the top of my head.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-29 13:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do you think?
I had a friend who married a while ago. The grooms divorced mother and father reignighted their relationship the day of the wedding after having been divorced, living several states away from one another, and not seeing each other for 20 years. It can happen.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-29 13:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresage gap question
Good luck to you.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-04-29 08:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresblue or black ?
Blue or black.

We used blue.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-08 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiancee does not have a birth certificate...
I wonder, then, how things will go in the future like applying for SSN, DL, etc. Everything seems to need a birth certificate somewhere.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-08 10:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 troubles, looking for help.
First of all visit the guides tab at the top and see what you need to do.

You will definately need a sponsor at the financial part. That's a ways down the road.

You will need evidence that you two have met within the last 2 years. That's your primary evidence. The rest of what you need will be listed in the guides I mentioned above.

Your age is only a detriment if you allow it to be. However, you do have to wait till you are 18 to file. He is at least 18 also, correct?

If I were you, I would do it myself unless there are some kind of complications. Lawyers usually just do what you can do yourself.

Good luck to you.

QUOTE (pushbrk @ May 9 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Start by clicking on the word "Guides" at the top of any page. It's the US Citizen that sponsors and provides tax returns, not the foreigner.



Whoops....I missed that she was the foreigner.

Still, it may be good advice if he is in the same situation.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-09 13:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelping with Money for Foreign Significant Other
QUOTE (truffles @ Feb 8 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not sure if i will get flamed for this....not intentionally being provocative but...how did these people manage before you (USC) become involved with them?



I will not flame you for this comment. If I put what I really think about this subject into words, they would probably burn me at the stake.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-20 13:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDenied entry once...can we still apply for a K1 visa?
You should be fine. As was said, just mention it on paperwork and at interview(s) and make sure you file all the proper paperwork now and you should be fine.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-20 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI need some basic help
I sent in a letter from my employer stating when I was employed there, that I am full time and my job is not ending anytime soon, my title, and how much I make a year.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-20 09:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325A - Spent 5 months traveling - no fixed address!!
What you wrote for travelling should work just fine.

If you write NONE, you do not need to write N/A in the other spots.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-20 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration medical
Not that I have ever heard. Usually, you are given specific places from your embassy that you must go to.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-21 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew to forum and need forms for immigration ?
QUOTE (darcy_cene @ May 27 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is the URL for downloading and printing immigration forms you may need. If your new to this process, breath deeply cause its going to be a roller-coaster ride you may or may not want to take. Think positive, hope for the best but be aware that the U.S government can still deny, or reject a petition at any time (something no one seems to discuss)

www.uscis.gov



You must be selective reading........we discuss the pros and cons of this entire process all the time.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion About Evidence
QUOTE (Flutra @ May 27 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I def..have passport stamps... many of them.. i didnt save my tickets.. but can I still submit my emails


Yes. If you need to get them translated, they will let you know. Regardless, it should have the dates, times, sender, and recipient. Should be fine.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion About Evidence
Do you have plane tickets,passport stamps, receipts.....anything else?
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA couple of questions
I wouldn't say not a problem either. If it is anything like I've seen in renewing the Jamaican passport through D.C., it's a little more complicated then expected. First of all, Jamaica would not accept any Walgreens passport pictures. They recommend The Picture People or Sears and ended up accepting Sears. And, it takes a lot more time to process then I imagined......months and months.

So, while it can be done, please allow additional time for any problems that may crop up and for the processing in general.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEntering the fray
Good luck to you in your journey.

I'm jealous....I always wanted to live on a farm.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-27 14:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview without Police certificate....yes or no?
There have been K-1's sneak through the Jamaican embassy without being asked for the certificate. Others have not been so lucky.

You do not need it for AOS on a K-1.

I would not recommend going to the embassy without it, though.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview without Police certificate....yes or no?
I wouldn't recommend it.

Worse case, though, they will interview you and then pink slip you till you produce the certificate. Best case, they won't even ask.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAvadavit and another question
We just put we intend to marry within 90 days of receiving visa approval and arrival in the US.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTravel Advice When K1 is in Process
I think if you are willing to take the time and expense to attempt a visitor visa, why not? The worst they can do is say no.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 10:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresInterview without Police Certificate
At the Jamaican embassy, it is hit or miss if they ask for the police certificate. However, when they have asked for it, they accept nothing buy a police record from every place you have lived for longer then 6 months since the age of 16.
*JG*FemaleJamaica2008-05-28 08:29:00