Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Other names Used of Fiance on I-129F? Question 7?	When you answer N/A it either means it's not applicable, or info is not available. Your info IS available, and your info is relevant. And that way the embassy won't hae a hard time matching the name up with the one on her birth cert., and the background check is probably also not going to come up with anything unforseen. You ALWAYS use the legal name on any paperwork submitted to official agencies. You go by the name that's in her passport or on original birth certificate. If that name has non-roman letters in. you type is in the box. If she has changed her name, she'll be required to show proof of legal name change a embassy stage. The above is very good information. Include all of your gals names... A good example, my FBI report lists all of my "aliases." Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-21 00:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Chinese K-1 Visa	There's no difference in approval procedure at this petition stage (USCIS) than with any beneficiary from any other country. The big differences occur at the consular stage. You can read embassy info & embassy reviews by clicking the links atop any VJ page, and you can read experiences and post questions in the China regional subforum: http://www.visajourn...forum/94-china/ I beg to differ with your above stated opinion. While the majority of countries are treated the same, some countries are treated differently. For example, Haitian and Cuban refugees. Just my educated opinion. You education and experience may differ. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-21 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Chinese K-1 Visa	Hi, Try to always keep in mind, you have just began the VJ process... The most important thing you know for now is that you are part of the process. Patience..., please. My gal is in the process of getting her 10-year green card, the process of "Removal of Conditions"... Just like you the USCIS has acknowledged out petition and we are "patiently" waiting... Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-21 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Are Bar Girls Disqualified From Getting a Visa?	The USCIS only knows what you tell them... And, trust me, people only tell the USCIS what they want them to know. Honestly, unless there is a "reason" for you to tell the USCIS that your gal is a "bar girl," and I have no idea what that reason might be for you to tell the USCIS that you gal is a "bar girl,"don't do it! Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-21 01:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Is 100% enough for I-134	the 125% income of poverty level is going to be an issue for you. Either you, the petitioner or your co-sponsor must meet this requirement. The USCIS is following a "very structured" process. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-16 10:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129F Denied	As you had stated earlier, the following was included within the RFE: "Among the phrases in the request for evidence letter: - "According to the Family Code of the Philippines..." - "Please provide a local civil registered parental consent stating that the beneficiary is free to marry according to Philippines laws."" In the future please, keep in mind that you are dealing with a very "structured process" that the USCIS is following. And, yes I know you are NOT marrying in the Phil., but you are petitioning a very young woman, age 19, that is going to need that letter of parental consent - you should have gotten that letter and included it with the RFE. I believe you do realize now that is what the USCIS was asking for. I believe this letter would have provided the USCIS with needed documentation that was going to be required by the Phil. Government, CFO, or whoever... and this letter would have met the requirement(s) of the RFE. Hindsight is 20 - 20. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-16 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Fiance wants to work abroad	It's very common for Dubai employers to hold their employees' passport. I wouldn't work over there if I were your fiance. Yes, this is VERY COMMON! DO NOT EVER SURRENDER YOUR PASSPORT FOR ANY REASON! As this is your only internationally recognized ID and to travel. If you do surrender your passport, keep a copy of the data page. This will be needed to take to your home country embassy to get permission to return home and this will take some time! Again, NEVER EVER SURRENDER YOUR PASSPORT ESPECIALLY TO AN EMPLOYER! Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-17 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Delivery	From the timeline signature the OP has, the visa was not necessarily approved at the day of interview. Judging by what I have read from others, it can happen that the embassy will ask for something missing rather than handing out denial or AP. For example, I have seen many where the CO was willing to approve but needed say one piece of info. such as NBI clearance (in the case of the Philippines). In this case, the CO would hold on to the passport and just wait for the requested document/evidence such as an RFE in the petition stage. The request is fulfilled, and the visa is officially approved. Thanks for the reply. I have known others that have experienced the same as you stated above.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 17:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Delivery	Certainly. It would be a good idea to contact the embassy and 2GO courier at this point. Normally, 2GO should have it delivered within 2 weeks. Since, they had to submit additional documents, this would cause delay. However, it is coming up to 2 weeks now. OP, if you haven't already, why don't you try and track your visa on the 2GO website? If it isn't available for tracking, why don't you contact the embassy and ask them about it? 2GO Tracking: http://supplychain.2...trace/index.asp You should be able to track the visa either by passport number or MNL case number. I'm just curious and would appreciate any info. from members that have had personal experience and knowledge regarding a visa being "approved" and later, additional documents being asked for by the embassy issuing the visa. I have no knowledge of a visa being approved and then, additional documents/evidence being asked for. It is my personal experience and knowledge that once a visa has been approved no additional documents/evidence is needed. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 17:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Delivery	I wonder if the last line of this poster's timeline: 7/25/12 --- Needed Police Clearance from Bahrain. Arrived and sent to Embassy 7/25, might have something to do with the delay in receiving the visa. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 17:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Delivery	Should take less than 2 weeks.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Picture of Complete Application	On the "Guides" link at the top of the website there are examples of how to assemble your package. For me, I used a "Table of Contents" page where I listed everything I wanted/needed to include in the package and followed it. I have read where others didn't use a "Table of contents" page, assembled their package, and were successful. However you do it, I would use a checklist to make sure everything required/needed and wanted was included to, hopefully, submit the best package possible. Others will offer what and how they did it. What kind of package/petition are you asking about? This may help you get a better idea of what you might be looking for. Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-11-05 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Form DS-156 #34 and DS-156K #5	Yes, the child should be listed. Please be honest in everything regarding the USCIS. Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-11-12 23:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question on the I-134	Yes. And as you say, it is a "significant amount," you might want to include a copy of the court order and how long it has been in effect and the reliability/history of your ex-spouse to pay the "support" as it may be important to justify your income requirement. Just my college educated opinion... Any other "rocket scientists" there care to differ with me? Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-11-13 00:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I129F filed	Unless you have about a year of free time and lots of spending money it might be in your best interest to wait until she has the ability to schedule her interview. For now, you have quite a while to wait, at least 6 months depending on the service center you applied to. Once the petition is approved here and forwarded by the NVC to the embassy in Manila your gal will still have to have her medical and hope everything is ok there. Then there is the CFO, PDOS and any other seminars she may have to attend. Once she gets her interview letter you can make plans to visit her then. Also, keep in mind that you may or may not be allowed to attend the interview with her - that depends on the CO that will interview her. It can be a toss up as the whether or not the CO will allow you to attend her interview. Patience for now and let the petition take the process... Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-12 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Got the MNL#. whats next?	Please be prepared that you/your gal may or may not receive a package from the USEM. You should have the MNL case#. I would suggest that you wait a couple of weeks and the start contacting the USEM daily [or regularly] by calls/emails to verify when they get the package and what needs to be done next. Personally, I would hold up paying the IV bill until you get embassy package, the medical taken care of, the CFO seminar and any other BS required by the US embassy and Phil. government. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-13 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	K1 Questions	As the above poster stated you have nothing to worry about. Relax and take a deep breath and enjoy the wait... Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-21 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	do i have everything??	The proof of meeting must be within the last 2 years, not 2 years ago. I am going to assume you have 2 passports style photos of you and the fiance. Other than than, everything looks good to me. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-24 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-134, not much supporting evidence required?	I just included the employer letter as you described. I didn't include any paystubs. After all, you have your tax returns and W-2s. Again, this is what I did. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-24 22:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Cancelled visa	I had a visa with my future wife and I canceled this about 2 weeks ago. I made a mistake and I still want to proceed. How can I restart this Visa if at all possible. I thought this my lady was not being honest with me and i jumped to conclusions. My mistake, but i would like to move forward still with her. Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated. The visa was about three months in when i sent cancellations in. Assuming that your "visa" cancellation has been received and acknowledged by the USCIS, you really only have one option. Drop back and punt - that is, start the whole petition process "all over" again.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-04 02:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	I-129f -- asking for criminal records	In the US, all a USC has to do is go to a local county sheriff's department, pay the fee ($10 in my county in GA) and get a complete criminal record that [should] include local, state and federal records. But, in my county the person requesting the criminal report has to be the person listed on the criminal report. i.e., you may need permission from the person to request a criminal report on that person. I don't know if this will help in your case or not. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-27 16:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	AR-11	Just my "naive" opinion... You need to follow the directions "exactly" to the word. It is not that difficult. You are an intelligent person. Always, if in doubt, contact the appropriate person/entity. Best wishes	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-13 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	affidavit of support question for K1 visa	I believe if you meet the income requirements and can prove just that, no bills come into play. I'm personally attaching the last 3 years of tax transcripts, a few recent pay stubs and a letter from my employer. Nothing else, cut and dry. As long as your meet the "requirements" for the visa you applied for don't worry about any bills... We all have bills, some paid and some unpaid. Best wishes!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-13 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Attachment Sheet	Either way, typed or handwritten. Most people will have everything typed - easier to read. If you do a handwritten sheet, just make sure it is easy to read.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-14 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	passport	Use your new passport not the old one. Bring both the old one and the new one to the interview in case they ask questions. But only give them the new one if you pass and get the visa stamped in the new one. Good advice!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-17 22:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	affidavit of support	Yes, it should be ok as long as it meet the 125% minimum.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-21 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Question re: Post Decision Activity - Not Specific	When my I-129F petition went into "Post Decision" status it was just normal - and yes, it was approved. I believe that if there is or had been a problem it would have stated so. So, I wouldn't worry for not. Just wait on the mail. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-23 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Employment Letter for I 134	Is it valid?  That will be determined by the interviewing CO.  It would be nice if it were an original letter on company letterhead.  Just my opinion based on my personal experience and knowledge.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-07-31 02:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help I134- income requirement	If the petition lists all 3, 2 parents and fiance, then you are going to need to show on the affidavit sufficient income to support a house of 4 people.  You might just want to petition one person at a time, depending on your household income.  Just my thoughts.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-02 14:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	worried about the letter of employer	The tax returns show his income.  The union hall letter should be sufficient provided it details his continued work history and future work history.  Also, the letter of employment	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-02 15:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	filing for a k1 visa after previously filing for a k3 visa for a different person	If my memory serves me correctly, you will be required to list any previous petitions you have filed and any information required to be listed for those petitions.  keep in mind that when your petition is processed the USCIS will know about any previous petition(s) you have filed.  The fact that you have petitioned someone before in the past will not be an issued for this petition.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-02 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-157 Question about #10 (K1-Visa)	To offer you a very simple answer, YES!  At some point during your visa journey you will be "required" to provide all information.  This will include your passport [copy of] and all of its pages.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 02:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	So my fiance didn't pay her taxes.....	We are both aware of what she was suppose to do, my question is whether this will come up in the visa process, im sure next year we will have to pay what she owes as well as some penalties.   yes, this will be an issue!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Sample of Proof of having met in the past 2 years..	ask a question and there will be, might be, lost of help.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	is Age difference a red flag	Age can not be a "sole" issue for either approval denial of a petition approval.  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Help!!!!	You might want to give the NVC a couple of weeks.  Your online case status should be updated by then and, hopefully, you have gotten some snail mail letting you know the next step.  If my memory serves me correctly, provided everything is ok, you case will be sent to the DR US embassy.  Then, you will need to start contact the embassy for the next step(s).  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-17 06:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Typing error in Court for the Divorce paper	Just my opinion, it might be in your best interest or hers to explain the differences...  However, a divorce is a divorce.  Mistakes happen all the time.  Again, I just think that it might be in your/her best interest to explain any differences. Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-18 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confusion o the Letter of Declaration of how we meet (merged)	The example letter of intent is fine. You don't need to make it fancy or be creative with it. They just want the simple statement of intent signed by you. The following are examples you can use for each of your letters. The addresses on the example form here on VJ are just a formality and not required in the letters.   (Date Here)   To Whom It May Concern,   I, (USC petitioner?s name), do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (foreign fiance(e)?s name), and intend to so within 90 days of (his/her) entrance into the US by way of a K-1 visa.   (Sign Here) (Print Name Here)   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   (Date Here)   To Whom It May Concern,   I, (foreign fiance(e)?s name), do hereby state that I am legally able and willing to marry (USC petitioner?s name), and intend to so within 90 days of my entrance into the US by way of a K-1 visa.   (Sign Here) (Print Name Here)     The above listed is great advice.  Try to practice the "KISS" principle,  "keep is simple ___!"  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-12 01:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Confusion o the Letter of Declaration of how we meet (merged)	no worries mate!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-11 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	RFE, Divorce Decree from Japan	Sorry to read this,  your gals divorce is going to have to be on record with the NBI, the catholic church, and reflected on her CENMAR.  This is going to take a lot of time and $money$.  Hopefully, others in this forum can add more info. and help.  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 20:09:00