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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApply for K-1 visa while foreign fiancee visiting the U.S ??
Moved from Removal of Conditions Forum to K-1 forum as it is a K-1 question
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-25 16:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdivorce copy translation
Duplicate threads merged and duplicate post removed
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-26 14:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to make copies of all documents?
I've split the above post off from the Canadian/American Question thread as it is a totally different question and deserves its own topic.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-27 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIm new help!
moved from AOS forum to K-1 forum
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2009-11-12 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp! What do to?
It is not unusual for paperwork to take several weeks to move from NVC to the Consulates. You are still within a normal time frame for the transfer. As frustrating as it is, all you can really do is wait for now and just keep checking. It is unlikely to be lost. I expect they will get it soon :).
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-29 06:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorking before the wedding?

Thank you for the replies, that clears it up considerably. The only reason i believed i could work is because of the flowchart on this site :(

I've not heard of the CR-1 visa, is this completely different to the K1?

Thanks Kathryn, what's that I94 you refer to?


The CR-1 visa is a spousal visa. If you are married then you would go through a similar immigration process to the K-1 except that it would be completed before you entered the US and you would get your green card (permanent resident status) when you entered the US, whereas with the K-1 you enter the US, get married, and then complete the immigration process by applying to get a green card (become a permanent resident). You have to be married to apply for a CR-1 and you can't be married to apply for a K-1.:)

The I-94 is an "entry/exit' visa that is issued to you when you enter the US. It is for non-immigrant individuals, as the K-1 is technically a non-immigrant visa. Visitors to the US also get an I-94. The I-94 is a 'card' that is actually stapled into your passport and it has the date of entry plus an expiry date. If you are a visitor, that expiry date is the date by which you have to leave the US. If you are a K-1 that expiry date is the date by which you have to be married or else leave the US. It is for 90 days in the case of a K-1 visa. Your status in the US is only valid for 90 days so once you are married you need to apply for permission to remain in the US - called Adjustment of Status. Ideally, you would apply before the I-94 expires, but that isn't necessary and it is alright if you apply after its expiry (although you don't want to wait too long as you are without legal status in the US at that time). When you apply to adjust status (AOS), you include a copy of the I-94 in with the application to show that you fulfilled the terms of the K-1, and while the AOS is being processed you again have legal status in the US. Once the AOS is processed, you will receive a green card - another way of saying you are now a permanent resident of the US and are allowed to live here. :)

Edited by Kathryn41, 28 March 2010 - 11:03 AM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-28 10:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorking before the wedding?

Am i still able to get a SSN before the wedding/change of status?


Yes, you are still able to get a SSN before you get married and apply for AOS. You can do this up to two weeks before the I-94 expires at the latest, after which time you would need to wait for the EAD or the green card.

When you cross the border you will hand in a sealed envelope given to you by the Consulate with your visa (it contains all of your immigration file to date and must not be opened or you will not be allowed to enter the US). Upon receipt of the envelope, USCIS will enter your immigration information into a special database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) system. http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD . It will take approximately a week to ten days - sometimes faster, sometimes slower - for your information to be entered. When you apply for a SSN, Social Security Administration checks the ID you submit with the information in the SAVE system. If it matches then they will issue you a SSN in that name. If it doesn't match, then they won't issue you a card.

You will need a SSN for reasons other than work so it is best to try and get it as early as possible (eg. some health plans require SSN; some bank accounts require SSN; some State Driver's Services require SSN, etc.). You won't be able to use it to work, however, until you get the EAD or the green card.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-28 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWorking before the wedding?
It used to be that those entering on a K-1 could get an EAD stamp placed next to their visa in their passport at their POE, and this allowed them to work for the same amount of time as the I-94 (a document you get when you enter the US that tells you how long your status in the US is valid). Then only JFK still issued the EAD stamp. Now K-1s basically are not able to work without an actual Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by USCIS. The document the employer is required to use to verify whether someone is allowed to work legally or not requires the K-1 to show the EAD document. If you apply for an EAD before you are married, it will be based on the I-94 status - which means it expires 90 days after entry. The EAD takes about 60 to 80 days to process - used to be 90 - so that means you only have permission to work for about a week and it costs several hundred dollars. Once you marry and apply for permission to remain in the US by filing the AOS (Adjustment of Status from non-immigrant fiance to permanent resident), you can apply for the EAD with the application at no extra charge. This EAD is valid for one year or until you get your green card, whichever comes first. It too takes about 60 to 80 days to process.

So, it is unrealistic to expect to be working right away once you get to the US. You will need to wait until you can get the proper EAD based upon the Adjustment of Status.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-27 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting during K1 process
Duplicate threads merged and duplicate post removed.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-30 19:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow did you send in the petition?
Moved from Working and Travelling before getting a Green card forum to K-1 Visa forum as relates to starting the K-1 visa process.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-28 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp about k-1 visa
Duplicate threads merged and duplicate post removed
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-30 19:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee Visa
Post containing personal attack has been removed
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-05 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I include my newborn on Affidavit of Support?
Split from K-1 Visa interview thread about listing children on petition as this is a different situation and may get lost and go unanswered in the other thread.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-20 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresbiographic page in passport
Duplicate thread of this post has been removed
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-05 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 sent in without supporting documents
above post split from pinned VSC Director questions thread and made into its own topic
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-02-28 17:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Delay

You may find this thread interesting. The first link is to an overturn of a denial of a petition where they were in the same boat as you (Fiancee is from Iraq - no meeting in person)

http://www.visajourn...1


Excellent information! The first case does appear to have a lot of elements in common with the OPs and provides a good path for him to follow. It seems like USCIS could actually be using the first case as a guideline as well since they have not yet denied the application but it is still undergoing background checks - which in this case sounds like a good thing as they would not be continuing background checks if it had been established that they would deny the application for failure to meet in person within two years prior to filing.

It really is important to provide a lot of evidence to establish the circumstances - something the first case did and the second case failed to do with the resultant approval for the first case and denial for the second.

Thanks for providing the link Nik + Heather.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-06 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCase returned to USCIS - no birth certfiicate
I've split the above post out of the Conversations with the VSC Director pinned thread and made it its own post so the OP can get some advice on his situation.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-18 13:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturn / Roundtrip ticket for K1 visa
It is not a problem. Basically she would use the first half of the ticket and never check in for the second half of the ticket - and yes, it is interesting that round trip tickets are often cheaper than one way. You can be economical in this case without a problem. If anyone asks about it, just explain that it cost less doing it this way - they'll understand!
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-16 19:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresapproved all waiting the nvc mailed to us
Two duplicate threads of this post have been removed. It is only necessary to post your question once - and then wait a bit so that people have a chance to answer.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-12 21:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCanadian/American Question
I will add additional information to Pushbrk's post. While Canadians are allowed to remain in the US for up to 6 months as a visitor, it is also expected that you spent an equal amount of time outside of the US as you do inside the US. You have definitely been abusing the 'visitor' status as you are not really a visitor but have been living in the US for well over a year, and using the technicality of 'visiting' Canada (your words, actually) every 6 months and then re-entering the US.

As well, you need to realize that since you have been outside of Canada for more than 6 months in the past year you are now no longer eligible for any provincial health coverage if you become sick. You need to make sure you have some sort of health coverage inside the US. When you return to Canada there is usually a 3 month waiting period before you become re-eligible for health benefits as well (depending on Province).

Also, you are now required to file US income tax returns with the IRS. If you spend more than 6 months in any given tax year in the US you are generally deemed a 'resident for tax purposes' which is different than for immigration purposes. To avoid filing a US return you need to complete a "Substantial US Presence" test and prove you have not been here the stated amount of time:

http://www.irs.gov/t...pics/tc851.html
To meet the substantial presence test, you must have been physically present in the United States on at least 31 days during the current year, and 183 days during the 3 year period that includes the current year and the 2 years immediately before. To satisfy the 183 days requirement, count all of the days you were present in the current year, and one-third of the days you were present in the first year before the current year, and one-sixth of the days you were present in the second year before the current year.


or you must prove you have maintained closer ties to Canada by filing form 8840:

How to Claim the Closer Connection Exception
You must file Form 8840, Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens (PDF), to claim the Closer Connection Exception. If you are filing a U.S. federal income tax return please attach Form 8840 to the income tax return. If you do not have to file a U.S. federal income tax return, send Form 8840 to the Internal Revenue Service Center indicated in the instructions for Form 8840 by the due date for filing an income tax return.


Requirement to File Form 8840
If you do not timely file Form 8840 (PDF), you cannot claim a closer connection to a foreign country or countries. This does not apply if you can show by clear and convincing evidence that you took reasonable actions to become aware of the filing requirements and significant steps to comply with those requirements


One final note - the reason you have " been told from a lawyer that it is risky to get married in the US and process it from here because of 'immigrant intent'" is because that is considered visa fraud - it is illegal. If you were already in the US and spontaneously decided that you wanted to spend your lives together and got married, then you would not have entered the country with 'intent' on staying. In that case you are eligible to apply to adjust status and obtain a green card from within the US. You admitted that you returned to the US with your US partner and have been living here ever since and are now investigating how to remain in the US. Since you have already admitted that your intent is to live in the US you can not claim the 'spontaneous decision' route. To do so is visa fraud - intentionally using a visa issued for one purpose for a totally different purpose as a ways of getting around the immigration process. You are already using your visitor status in that way and are at great risk if USCIS finds out. As was mentioned above, the repercussions are serious, and can lead to a life time ban of ever entering the US if USCIS finds a ruling of misrepresentation as well - eg. lying to them about anything, especially your intent.

You have been very, very very lucky up until now, but realize that at any moment your luck can change.

Edited by Kathryn41, 24 March 2010 - 04:39 PM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-24 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Embassy/Consulate Location Canada
Inappropriate post has been removed
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-21 21:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Embassy/Consulate Location Canada
Yes, only the Consulates in Montreal and Vancouver process K-1 visas. If you live in Manitoba and west, your file is sent to Vancouver; if you live east of Manitoba, your file is sent to Montreal. If you did inadvertently put a Consulate that doesn't process the visa down, they will correct it and send it to the appropriate Consulate.

Edited by Kathryn41, 29 March 2010 - 06:38 AM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-03-29 06:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy fiance is 19, Can She Apply for K-1
Post advocating illegal activity has been removed along with 2 posts quoting same. Advocating immigration fraud is a violation of the Terms of Service for Visa Journey.

Edited by Kathryn41, 21 April 2010 - 08:26 PM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-21 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresneed help
You really don't want to overstay your visa because it will not be well received by US immigration authorities if you wish to return to the US in the future. Short overstays won't cause big problems, but they can still cause problems, and, if you overstay by more than 180 days, then when you do leave the US it will trigger an automatic 3 year ban on being allowed back to the US. If you overstay for a year or more, then that automatic ban becomes 10 years.

So, yes, you understand correctly that you cannot adjust your status to remain in the US through any other means than marriage to the same man who brought you here. Since neither of you are interested in continuing that relationship, you have no legal means by which you can stay in the US. You can meet someone else and get married (although it would look suspicious if that happens quickly while you are still in the US) but you cannot stay in the US to complete the immigration process. You have to return home and start over again from the beginning with your new partner. If this is what you would like, you cerrtainly don't want to jeopardize the success of returning to the US by overstaying the time allowed to you on this visa.

Good luck to you and I am sorry that it turned out the way it did. You gave up a lot to travel half way around the world to have someone you thought would love and protect you chose to abandon the relationship instead.

Edited by Kathryn41, 25 April 2010 - 07:50 PM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-25 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCAN HAVE MANY TRAVEL STAMPS IN MY PASSPORT CAN SEND ME IN FRAUD PREVENTION UNIT OR AR???
Moved from Immigration News Forum.


I will let others answer your question about the travel stamps but I did want to state that you do need to state that you have had another K-1 petition applied for and that it was cancelled by the petitioner. There is a place on the application where they ask about any prior visas or immigration benefits so be sure you write yes, even though the petition was cancelled. If you don't mention this, immigration could say you were trying to lie to them and you don't want to give them any excuse to believe that. Your lawyer has given you bad advice here. Immigration will have a record of the petition and you need to tell them about it also.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-02-16 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresleaving US for summer
Topic moved from US Citizenship Forum to K-1 forum as this is a K-1 visa question
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-05-16 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
New thread started here: http://www.visajourn...i-k-1s-in-2010/ so I am closing this one. :)
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-05-20 19:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
I'll leave you to it then smile.gif .
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2009-11-28 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
QUOTE (daboyz @ Nov 28 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Nov 28 2009, 02:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
'Naming names' and making judgmental comments about VJ members is inappropriate and come across as personal attacks. Personal attacks and insults are a violation of TOS. . Judgmental comments add nothing to the discussion and take away from the usefulness of the information that is posted. If you cannot find something supportive or good to add to this thread then simply do not post.

Took you long enough. I figured the VJ censors would be here pretty quick.


I came as soon as we received a report that something needed my attention smile.gif . If you want me to come earlier next time, send me the 'invitation' earlier biggrin.gif .
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2009-11-28 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 3 (2009 Thai thread restarted)
'Naming names' and making judgmental comments about VJ members is inappropriate and come across as personal attacks. Personal attacks and insults are a violation of TOS. . Judgmental comments add nothing to the discussion and take away from the usefulness of the information that is posted. If you cannot find something supportive or good to add to this thread then simply do not post.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2009-11-28 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswe refiled
That was a smart move to front load the petition in this situation. It sounds like they didn't give the application a chance at the interview, so now all of the 'evidence' will be in their hands before hand and it will be much more difficult to deny the validity of the relationship. Good luck to you.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-25 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F sent 1 month ago, Fiancee changed her mind
Let's keep this thread on topic and stop the 'bickering', ok, everyone? It really isn't of any use to the OP and adds nothing of value to the thread.

Post containing personal attack removed.

Edited by Kathryn41, 18 April 2010 - 09:45 PM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-04-18 19:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFor near future reference
Welcome to Visa Journey :),

In all seriousness, if you really feel insecure about doing the process or have some unusual circumstances that might impact your situation, hire an attorney who is experienced in US immigration, otherwise I would recommend that you consider doing it yourself. The K-1 process is very straight forward if there are no other factors to consider (eg. criminal activities, previous immigration violations, etc.) You will find that the majority of people on Visa Journey have done the process themselves. It will involve a lot of reading on your part and filling out and mailing the forms. That is basically all that the lawyer would do. You would still have to be the ones who collect all the information, who makes the arrangements to get all of the necessary attachments and stuff like that. Adding a third party in the process will actually slow it down somewhat as you will work on their time schedule, not yours.

Read over the forums here. Read the guides. Read the instructions and the forms posted at http://www.USCIS.gov. Make lists of what you will need. Ask questions here. You will find it is actually more straight forward than it looks when you first start investigating. Remember, there will be no one more dedicated than you are to making sure the process woks well and goes smoothly. Invest the time you need into researching this with the eye to doing it yourself.

When my husband and I started this process 7 years ago we knew next to nothing about the US immigration process. We have done it ourselves every step of the way without a problem from the K-1 visa to US citizenship. Think about it - VJ is a great resource to have available to help you - and there a lot of other Canadians who have gone through and who are going through the process as well, happy to help you out with advice and the benefit of their experience.

Edited by Kathryn41, 02 June 2010 - 07:01 PM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-02 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs there any alternative way of getting the Fiancée Visa?
Unfortunately, only a US citizen is allowed to petition for a fiance. If your girlfriend isn't a citizen yet and isn't eligible to apply for another 1 1/2 years, there are no other options to get a fiance visa.

You may wish to look at getting married. She could then start the petition process for a CR-1 visa. There is a LONG wait for non-citizens but then when she got her citizenship she would notify USCIS and she would move into a category where there is a visa available.

Either way, the wait will be about the same time. Try to remember that good things are worth waiting for and if this relationship is all that you believe it to be, it will be able to stand the additional 1 1/2 to 2 year wait time.

I'm sorry I have no better news for you.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-03 21:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarried now - can I use K-1 visa still?
Split from the Pinned Topic "Discussion with VSC Director". The pinned topic is only for questions and answers from the VSC director and not for specific cases, thus these questions are now more likely to receive an answer.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-05-09 21:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPls i need your advice.
duplicate threads merged. It is not necessary to post the same topic more than once.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-18 17:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions

Would the letter from my parents need to be notarized?

No. They can include their address and phone number and suggest that if further information is required that the border authorities are welcome to call them.

The G-325A form asks for my employment history, but I have never had a "real" job. My mom has her own home business, I have worked with her [being paid by cash] so I don't know if it would be considered a real enough job for me to put down, but then I'm worried about putting none. I would be trying to get a job now, but then I wouldn't be able to go visit him in September whenever I wanted, so I am going to wait until I come back, If I'm not able to make enough money for the guideline one of his American family members will co sponsor. With the first packet I know we will send proof we met, but should I also send chats, emails and things like that or is that suppose to be for a later time??

If you are being paid, even if you are working for a family member, put down what you are doing and the wages you are paid. He has US family members in the US who would act as co-sponsors and not your parents? This may be a potential red flag as it could appear that you are assisting his family members in helping him to immigrate to the US. Be prepared for that question and make sure you are able to provide a lot of evidence of the relationship developing on its own separate and distinct from his US family members. This tends to be a bigger problem in other countries than Canada, still there is the possibility that Immigration will want to explore this possible situation.

I can't really find any information about this, but will I need to be interviewed? If so, where would it be held at? [I know he will have to go to one in Montreal, and I could go to the place with him ]

No. You will not need to be interviewed at this stage of the game - only your fiance. You are welcome to join him at his interview in Montreal, but it isn't necessary. After you are married and file to Adjust his Status (get his green card) there is the possibility that you will both be interviewed together at that time to determine the validity of your relationship. It isn't a guarantee, however, as many K-1 applicants receive their green card without an interview as well.

Thank you all for your help!


You're welcome.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-20 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions

Thanks again everyone!

Few more questions. When we met two years ago , I kinda lied about my name for some reason, so all of our earlier emails/chats show that name, is that going to be an issue when showing it to them, or will they not really care? I have every chat we have done since we first started talking to each other, but I have them all saved as word documents with the date, I've never saved them with msn chat transcript, could this possibly seem fake to them?

If the question arises or if you use any of those earlier emails as evidence just write a statement that when you first met you introduced yourself under another name (I assume it was a type of 'protection' in case things didn't work out and you weren't left too exposed afterwards) so until the relationship developed into something serious, that is the name that is on the email conversations. It may not come up.

The instructions for the form mention police reports, do I have to send one in or only if I have committed a crime?
The beneficiary (non-US fiance) will need to have a Criminal Record check done and bring it with him to the interview. If he has no criminal record a 'name-check' report only is necessary. If he has a criminal record, then he needs to have a fingerprint report done. The US citizen does not have to include a criminal record check unless they answer yes to one of the questions about having past charges of violence or sexual abuse of women or children

I have read something about needing to show tax papers in the future, I have never filed taxes before, I will next year, though. I've always been filed with my parents taxes, will this be a big deal?

One of the requirements for the sponsor is that they need to prove they have income equal to at least 125% of the poverty level for the number of people in their household. Tax papers show first of all the income level and second of all that the US citizen is filing taxes - one of the requirements of citizenship. Your taxes are included in with your parents so it is almost definite that you are going to need a co-sponsor in order for your fiance to come to the US. It could be one of your parents. Basically, you will both complete a sponsorship package known as an Affidavit of Support (I-134) including all of the documents, or a statement about why a document isn't available. Your fiance brings this with him to the interview. This is a short-term Affidavit of Support only because after you are married you have to redo the Affidavit of Support on a different form and submit that when your now husband applies for a green card. The K-1 visa is only really permission for him to enter the US and to get married within 90 days. It is not permission for him to live and stay in the US. He needs to file another form called "Adjustment of Status" to be allowed to live in the US after you are married. Proof of paying taxes for both the sponsor and the co-sponsor will be necessary at this time.

In September it will be my first time going to Canada, if asked why I am there should I say Fiance/boyfriend, even though we aren't "officially" engaged yet? What are the chances they will want proof that I will leave Canada? I wont have a job until after I return to the U.S, I go to school but it's online classes, and like I said I live with my parents, so my name is not on a lease or anything like that, so I really have no proof that I have a reason to come back to the U.S. Maybe I'm being too paranoid..

Always tell the truth at either the US or the Canadian border. Say you are going to visit your boyfriend if he is your boyfriend, but if you are planning on getting married and have discussed this, then he is your fiance and you should say fiance. You don' t need to 'volunteer' a lot of information, although you could volunteer how long you are planning on staying. Don't plan on staying for months and months and months, however :D . Have a return ticket for how you are going to Canada. Have a letter from your parents stating that you live at home, that they know you are travelling to visit your boyfriend and are expected to return on such and such a date. If you have filed the I-129f petition to start the K-1 process before then, you will receive a receipt called an NOA1. (Notice of Action). You can use that to show you have started the immigration process to bring your fiance to the US instead of planning on living in Canada. If you have proof of the job you are returning to (offer of employment, anything like that) you can also use that to show you need to be back in the US by XXX date. Also, only bring the amount of season appropriate clothing that is appropriate for the length of your stay - don't show up at the border with lots and lots of luggage


Edited by Kathryn41, 20 June 2010 - 11:06 AM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-20 11:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions
Ah - thanks for the clarification about the bank and money order, Trailmix. So, the money order is still drawn on a US bank but it is because the banks now have a US affiliate that they are able to do this. Cool.

Make copies of your evidence and send in the copies. Boarding passes and such are good :yes: . Be prepared to bring the originals with you to your interview. You will need to bring the originals of anything you submitted as a copy with you to the interview. They may not look at it, but they have the right to request the original so it is easier to be prepared and not need them rather than not have then if you do.
Kathryn41FemaleCanada2010-06-19 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshelp me for interview
All K-1 visa applicants do have an interview at the American consulate in their country. If the Consulate has requested both of you to attend the interview then your fiance should be there. Not all Consulates allow the US partner to attend the interview though. Perhaps someone else from Haiti might be able to give you some advice.

Moving to the K-1 forum

Edited by Kathryn41, 16 August 2009 - 11:22 AM.

Kathryn41FemaleCanada2009-08-16 11:20:00