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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCase Approved!!
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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-07-01 06:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!
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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-07-02 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 email today!!!!!
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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-06-28 07:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes too much documentation slow the process down?
My lawyer said the some thing to me! But I didn’t believed him!
now I understand....
That sounds reasonable!
Thank you!
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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-25 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCheque cashed
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Finally… I’m happy for you!
//Alex
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-05-23 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhat the heck is consolidation???
i wish a could help you but I don’t know what that is…. But I really hope that its something positive! I feel so sorry for your situation you truly are a inspiration to all of us that are always complaining…
I wish you good luck! rose.gif
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-05-23 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 12 2008, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Being turned back at the POE when entering with a B1/B2 will have no negative effect on your K-1 process.

I'd think that if more than a year has passed by, and you have enough proves to show strong ties to your home country, you should be fine. I have to agree with William Wallace, there is no guarantee that they will admit you or not.

Do they put a denial stamp or something during your previous trips, when you were turned back?

I entered the U.S. last december on a B1/B2 and brought lots of documents with me: employment letter, bank statements, professional I.D., I also brought our NOA2. I was not asked to show any document at the POE. and was granted 6 months to stay in the U.S. But I have never stayed in the U.S. longer than 1 month, as I always have to come back to work.

Keep us posted, if you decide to give it a try. Good luck smile.gif



Thank you so much!
They canceled my B1/B2 visa! At that time I had a Portuguese passport because I’m Portuguese. they asked me way are you traveling with a Portuguese passport if you live in Sweden? And I tried to explain that I have being living in Sweden for 15 years and that I have the right to keep my Portuguese citizenship. So now I have a new Swedish passport!
I should be able to travel under the waiver program! And I’m traveling with my family!
I do have everything else but not a job at the moment!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-12 17:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
QUOTE (eric_and_teresa @ Apr 11 2008, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alexandra_v @ Apr 11 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Apr 11 2008, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While you were in the US for 11 months, did you renew the visa that allowed you entry? If not, you indeed overstayed. Otherwise it is strange they would deny you entry later; but since they did, there is that question-- did they give you reasons for the denial?



I had the B1/B2 visa! What they told me last time I tried to go back was that I had to stay in my country longer than 12 months because I was in USA for 11 months!


The right question is, did you get an extension to stay passed the date stamped on the I-94? For what I know (and have experienced every time I've traveled to the U.S.) the longest you are allowed to stay when using a B1/B2 visa is 6 months. If you stayed 11 months you had to apply for an extension (permission to stay longer than 6 months). If not you did not apply for an extension, you overstayed.

There is a difference between the validity of the I-94 and the validity of the B1/B2 Visa. The I-94 is the form that establishes the basis of your admission into the U.S. and says how long you can stay in the U.S. (it is stamped by the POE officer after you are admitted into the U.S.) Visa is the document that allows to travel to the U.S. and can be valid up to 10 years. The validity of the I-94 is different that the validity of the Visa itself. You can't stay in the U.S. after the date stamped on the I-94, eventhough your visa is or might be still valid. For example, my tourist visa is good for 10 years that does not mean I can stay 10 years with that visa in the U.S. no0pb.gif

POE officers would question your intent if they notice you've spent more time in the U.S. than in your home country for the last year. When did you go back home? If it has not been a year since you went back, I suggest you don't make this trip yet. And also, I suggest you find out if you did overstay, if you did not file for an extension most likely you did overstay.

Read this information: Duration & Extension of Stay in the U.S.




Hi you!
Yes I did get a extension for another 6 month’s! So I never OVERSTAYED in USA.
The poed officers in Miami told me the same thing that you mention before, that I have to spend more time in my country!
The last time I tried to enter USA was 14 month’s ago!
I’m just so confused because I hear deferent things all the time!
The other thing is, Will this affect my K1?
Thank you sooooo much for all the help!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-12 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
QUOTE (Corey-Mariya @ Apr 11 2008, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 11 2008, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You could always get your fiance to visit you in your home country, or do what some do, meet in Canada, thats what me and my fiance did


Great point! I was in my fiancees country 3 of the last 6 months))) good.gif It is alot easier to do it this way!!





Thank you star_smile.gif

Edited by Alexandra_v, 11 April 2008 - 07:24 PM.

Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-11 19:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Apr 11 2008, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
While you were in the US for 11 months, did you renew the visa that allowed you entry? If not, you indeed overstayed. Otherwise it is strange they would deny you entry later; but since they did, there is that question-- did they give you reasons for the denial?



I had the B1/B2 visa! What they told me last time I tried to go back was that I had to stay in my country longer than 12 months because I was in USA for 11 months!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-11 18:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
QUOTE (william_wallace @ Apr 11 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alexandra_v @ Apr 12 2008, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I’m new here! Before I continue I have to say thank you for all the information!
I was in America for 11 months and I never overstayed! was denied entry 2 times this 14 months ago! (was never illegal during my time in America) .
Me and my bf have filed for the fiancé visa! I’m planning on going to USA to visit my bf with my family for 2 weeks!
Would that be a problem?
Please a need help!
Thank you


What was the reason you were denied twice if your didnt overstay? If your going to attempt to make the trip i would make sure you take plenty proof of any ties to your home country eg- mortage payments, letter from employer, bank statements but its down to the border patrol officer at the end of the day.


I got denied the first time because I had told that I had boyfriend!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-11 18:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGoing to see my fiancé
I’m new here! Before I continue I have to say thank you for all the information!
I was in America for 11 months and I never overstayed! was denied entry 2 times this 14 months ago! (was never illegal during my time in America) .
Me and my bf have filed for the fiancé visa! I’m planning on going to USA to visit my bf with my family for 2 weeks!
Would that be a problem?
Please a need help!
Thank you
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-04-11 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelled Visa
My B1/B2 visa was cancelled to, just apply for the fiancée visa and you will be fine!
Good luck!!!

Edited by Alexandra_v, 19 August 2008 - 07:15 AM.

Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-08-19 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew here

Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-08-26 11:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport copy question
Hi Karri
I did send copies of all the pages of my two passports! Our attorney said that it’s better to be safe.
Good Luck smile.gif !!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-08-30 18:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproof of ongoing relationship before the interview
What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2): 1.A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).2.Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3.Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).4.I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a US Notary Public), with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.5.You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6.A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.7.Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)Good Luck smile.gif !!!!!
Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-08-31 07:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSupport Needed!
QUOTE (darkraven_cna @ Sep 5 2008, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So my fiance went back to Haiti on June 11, 2008...It is the worst thing that I had to go through and It is not getting any easier almost three months later. We got our first NOA on July 28th and it seems like an eternity waiting on the approval notice. I was wondering how sometimes i read that it only takes 30-45 days to receive an approval notice but on here I am reading that it can take up to four months? I was just wondering what insight and encouragement anyone has to offer because it is getting harder not easier as time goes on. I thought the processing dates that are listed on uscis.gov website were the dates that they will return to the U.S...I thought it only takes six months for the whole process to be done and over and for him to be in my arms again...it is very disappointing to find out that it might be even longer...Can someone explain it all to me and tell me when I should be expecting my love home??? Thank you so much....

GOING CRAZY!



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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-09-05 18:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI might have to give up hope :(
Don give up no0pb.gif !

You still have some time to find a sponsor before you get approved!

Did you ask to your family?




Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-09-03 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOHMYGOD! I DID IT!!!!!!!!!

Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-09-30 17:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa
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Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2008-10-04 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed to be present at interview?

Hi all,

I've noticed that in various topics people make reference to the USC being present at the fiance's embassy interview. That stage is a ways off for me, but is that necessary/recommended in all cases? I seem to see plenty of cases where the USC is not present. I ask because I work in academia and I suspect my fiance will get his interview over the summer or fall, and it would be a bit complicated to travel to Scandinavia for this one event. Any explanation, reassurance, or opinions will be mightily appreciated.

Thanks always for your help!
Lisa


My interview was in Stockholm Sweden, I went there by myself even though me and my fiancé (at that time) ware over a 1and half apart from each other.

You just need to have proof that you DO have a relationship and be able to answer the questions!

Good Luck you will be fine…


Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2010-04-28 17:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinished my Visa Interview

Congratulations!!! Have a safe trip to your Love!!!!Posted Image


Alexandra_vFemaleSweden2011-05-28 18:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny reason to bother with reentry permit i-131??
I really do not think this was the right section of the forum to post this in. Could someone viewing this suggest a more appropriate section to post my question, or could a mod move it please?
funkyabMaleNorway2009-04-15 21:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAny reason to bother with reentry permit i-131??
Really could not decide where the best place to put this this question would be.


My wife (conditional green card) and I work in International Development.
We recently got a new 2 year assignment with the United Nations in Nicaragua. We were considering getting a reentry permit. We realized that if you are a conditional resident the permit is only good until the conditional green card expires.
We will be leaving in mid May. This would mean that the reentry permit would expire before even one year has passed, and considering she can be outside of the U.S. legally on her green card for longer than the reentry permit is valid, it does not seem to make much sense to pay for one.

We will file our i-751 from Nicaragua and come back to the U.S. before the year out of the country is up.

1. Is there any reason for us to apply for an reentry permit in our situation?

2. When we file the i-751 and get the year extension, would it make sense then to file for a reentry permit, and would it likely be valid for 2 years or just until the end of the year extension of i-751 being approved?

3. Considering the type of work we do there is a good chance that depending on our assignments we might not be in the U.S. for more than a few weeks or a month each year, for the next 5 or 6 years.
As long as we enter at least once a year to keep her visa valid and have good evidence of our field assignments with the United Nations, should we anticipate any problems?

4. If we decided to go the route of reentry permits now or after i-751 is approved, might there be a limit on how many they would grant us? I know that this up to the discretion of the issuing officer, but I would think that special attention and consideration would be paid to folks in our situation, especially working for the UN.

5. I know that some people say that it is advisable to make sure to enter the U.S. at least once every 6 months but it seems like many of the people concerned about that are those that do not want to "reset" the clock for their naturalization, which is not a concern of ours.

Sorry for all the questions. I have actually talked to a USCIS officer (not the call center people) twice in the past two days and although they gave me good info, I am still not sure the best route for us to take.
funkyabMaleNorway2009-04-15 19:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPost CR-1 Interview, F,B,I visits my Wife?
DETAILS PLEASE!!
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-26 19:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPost CR-1 Interview, F,B,I visits my Wife?
I read some of your other posts. Waiting 2 years is insane. Maybe give us an idea why they might be checking you out so hard?
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-26 18:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPost CR-1 Interview, F,B,I visits my Wife?
wow.gif OH ####!!!

What country are you from? They thought you might be at her place? Are you supposed to be at her place??

Are you sure they were FBI or USCIS?
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-26 18:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresif k3 and i130 approved at same time,, CR1??
if a couple received i129f and i-130 i meant to say.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresif k3 and i130 approved at same time,, CR1??
I have a question..

if a couple received k3 and i-130 approval at the same time, does this mean that the consulate will automatically process the beneficiary for cr1 instead of k3? If not,, how does it work?
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 15:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresg325A unsure how to fill out
you are filing DCF. just one copy each.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 10:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresExpire form
i think it will be fine if there is no newer form on dos website

Edited by funkyab, 29 March 2008 - 03:46 AM.

funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-29 03:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresconfused help..
if she hasent legally changed her name, her name is what her name is.

or does it work differently in phillipines??
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 04:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is K1 faster? PLEASE ANSWER.
OMG. How long can we all beat a dead horse!!! Whatever.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-29 02:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is K1 faster? PLEASE ANSWER.
QUOTE (Leedah @ Mar 28 2008, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I even heard one guy say that he was going to divorce his wife just to apply for the fiance visa and get her here faster. That is a crying SHAME to even have to go that far. Though I personally doubt that they'd get anywhere with that idea. But who am I.

Anyway, any comments?


That dude is an idiot and going to get him self into a mess when he has to answer questions about previous marriages. He might as well kiss any hope of a visa goodbye. headbonk.gif
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 10:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhy is K1 faster? PLEASE ANSWER.
QUOTE (jeca @ Mar 28 2008, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Married couples also have to prove that they marriage is for real.Thinking about this is pointless because I can't change anything.I just want to be with my husband asap just like everybody else everybody else want to be with their loved ones.That is why we got married to be together always and not Atlantic ocean apart.And just when I thought that things couldn't get any worse, my husband got the letter from VSC saying they have lost our I-129F application!Does anyone know what should we do next?Resubmit it?That means I have to send him G325a and passport photos and since I'm from Serbia that could take a while.


Why would being from serbia make anything take longer? There is DHL and FedEx in serbia. 2 day transit time. Should be like 100 bucks or something.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-28 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI94w not returned, still in passport
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 14 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If departure was not timely reported, the consulate would not have issued the CR-1 visa. Again I would not worry about this.


That definately seems reasonable. Thanks for your input.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-04-15 07:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI94w not returned, still in passport
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 14 2008, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can remove and discard the I-94w card, and also a person entering the USA on an immigrant visa like CR-1 does not have to fill out another I-94 for the POE. Only NON-Immigrants need I-94.


Thanks. But the fact that her departure was not officially recorded will not be a problem? I have read in several places that it could be a problem if this is the case.

For example, here is a section from the us embassy website in sweden. I have seen the text in other places as well.

Q. I just returned from the United States and discovered that I did not turn in my I-94W Departure Record (usually a green form stapled inside the passport) before departure. What should I do?



A. If you returned home with your Department of Homeland Security (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)) departure record Form I-94 (white) or Form I-94W (green) in your passport, it means that your departure was not recorded properly. It is your responsibility to correct this record. You must provide the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sufficient information so we can record your timely departure from the United States. This will close out your earlier record of arrival to this country.



If you do not validate a timely departure from the United States, or if you cannot reasonably prove otherwise when you next apply for admission to the United States, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may conclude you remained in the United States beyond your authorized stay. If this happens, the next time you apply to enter the United States, your visa may be subject to cancellation or you may be returned immediately to your foreign point of origin.
http://www.usemb.se/consulate/n7.html

it indicates that you need to send in evidence proving that you left before your visa expires. Obviously if she is coming next week there is not time to send anything in. Just hoping and assuming that her passport stamps will suffice.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-04-14 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI94w not returned, still in passport
Hey all,

When my wife was in the U.S. for a month last summer she was not asked to return her i94w and didnt understand it was important.

She is coming to chicago next week with her CR1. Anything she should be concerned about? The Embassy of course had her passport for over a month during the DCF process and never mentioned anything about it.

She has plenty of stamps in her passport showing that she left well before her visa waiver would have run out such as entry into denmark and 3 month visa on arrival from when we were working in Kenya. Surely this is more than enough evidence if someone stresses on her. No?
funkyabMaleNorway2008-04-14 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReading reply post
what happened when you clicked options and display modes?
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-23 22:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIf a doc takes 8 months to get...??
WOW. thats terrible. surely there is someone you can pay or contact to make this happen faster.
funkyabMaleNorway2008-03-27 08:03:00