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Visiting Fiance' next month what should we prepare?

Suggestions along with the other great ones already posted:

1) Establish she is the one you want to marry as in person can be much different then internet love.

2) Bring an extra lap top with you for her. Buying here is cheaper unless she already has one. Get her internet via Globe Tatoo USB or Smartbro etc. Trust me I waited to buy by fiancee one and we spent alot on internet cafes, plus convenience etc.

3) Take many pictures so you can sort later which ones show different dates etc. If you meet other foreigner there and befriend ask them to write a letter stating you and she are a couple etc. Not needed but the more proof the better.

4) Save all your receipts, boarding passes for airlines etc.

5) Take the time to get her Cenemor (certificate to marry she will need), NBI clearance and passport done unless she lives in Cebu or Manila where it is already convenient for her. If she lives elsewhere it will be a nice change of pace for you and she to travel domestic together. Airlines are cheap in the RP as is taking boats.

Like others said. print off the docs you need to her her sign. Letter of Intent of marriage etc and G325 Form.

Then when you get back you will be prepared to send the packet off with just a few additional items. Enjoy the RP. Drink a SML for me

Thanks BB and thanks to all that have replied. I appreciate the assistance. I'll be there in 22 days!

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-03-06 16:48:00

Visiting Fiance' next month what should we prepare?

I am a US citizen and I'm visiting my fiance' for the first time next month in the Philippines.

My question is what paperwork or tasks should we preform while we are together for the two weeks?

She is getting her passport and all documentation and we are also taking pictures together.

Like everyone I would like to speed up this process as fast as I can.

This is a great site...thanks in advance for your comments.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-02-20 15:07:00

Question about mailing to USCIS...PO box or Suite 400?

Does anyone have an idea which option below is faster? I would assume most people send their application in the fastest way, but could it be faster sending it in the slower way? Possibly they'd have less applications sent to the PO Box?

It's just a question.

It probably makes no difference in any case, but I thought I'd ask in case someone knew.

Application is complete...goes out tomorrow!

File Form I-129F at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox facility:
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

For USPS Express Mail and courier deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-05-12 15:47:00

Meeting requirement

Within two years from the date of the filing you must have met in person and have proof to that effect as is detailed in the instructions.

If it is filed two years and ONE day after meeting...well then you've missed that window of opportunity.

Good luck...

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-05-15 23:45:00

Starting the K-1 process

Good luck on your journey!

My application was delivered on the same day as yours!

Still waiting for NOA1 as well...most likely it will be next week.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-05-17 16:52:00

Middle name?

I listed her names as it was listed on the birth certificate.

I also noted on my 129f coversheet that I had a page explaining the name. On that additional page I explained the reasons for the many names for my fiancee and the lack of a traditional middle name.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-06-07 23:01:00

I got scammed the biggest scam of my life

I've seen "miscommunication" first hand in my own relationship. I don't think it's a scam what she's asking; although it would be illegal as far as the US is concerned.

In my opinion this has more to do with emotion, than outright scamming...because it would be one of the worst scams ever attempted and would get her deported in the end. Nobody devises a scam like that.

I'd try calmly discussing this entire process with her using someone to interpret the conversation. I get the feeling that she's as scared as you are about now.

Good luck.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-06-12 19:23:00

Don't want to marry her anymore!

Folks..look at the time this "member" joined and the time of the first post. Looks suspicious...

Yeah, that's fear and desperation.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-06-27 12:38:00

Don't want to marry her anymore!

The more I think about this, it's my hope that your "fiance" makes her way to the US embassy and fills them in on the entire scam.

Hopefully some time in jail will help you with your low sense of morality.

Coming here for help was ridiculous. The site is for "real" visa journey's not fabricated attempts at free labor.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-06-27 11:49:00

Don't want to marry her anymore!

It all started as a business deal. She would work for me and I would get her out of Pakistan on a fiancé visa. Now I fear that she will screw me over if I don't go on with this! Is there any way I can get this denied without being apparent that it was me ruining the deal? Please help!

That sounds illegal. So you were not in a genuine relationship and the visa was contingent on her working for you?

Sounds like indentured servitude which is illegal almost everywhere, especially the US.

You could be charged if you've stated facts to the contrary in your K1 application.

Good luck...

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-06-27 11:38:00

I got denied after 11 months of waiting Now WHat

It's hard to feel bad when it's obvious that the "within 2 years meeting in person" (not dating, just meeting) requirement was not met. Its a simple rule and a primary rule.

Waiting an entire year when you knew you had not met the basic criteria isn't the governments fault, but hey go ahead and blame them; that will not solve your problem.

I'd suggest meeting in person, then filing within two years, like the rest of us had to.

Live and learn...

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-05-15 20:57:00

New i-129f form uscis instruction leave it blank or put N/A or None

I filed in May and we used the old form...this new form looks easier to complete.

In my case anywhere I could type N/A or None I did. (Except for Alien Number, so they could add that to the form when it's provided by them)

I read that the adjudicators look for empty answers and that's why I added None or N/A to every blank answer.

We received our NOA2 in 76 days and had no RFE's. So in my experience it seemed to work.

RGinWA

Male

Philippines

2013-08-10 00:04:00

Name change

That's what I thought too!
I'm definitely keeping my last name, I mean hey, it'll pretty much be the only thing left to remind me where I'm from!
My fiance though insists on taking his last name for ''sentimental reasons'' ( feel more like a family member etc), so a good solution is to add his last name in mine.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-21 06:35:00

Name change

I have a question that might be silly, so I apologize in advance.

After the K-1 is issued and I get married and all that, do I need to change my last name to my husband's one or can I simply keep my last name?

I mean, is this something that has to happen or can only happen if I want to?

Edited by Jane8, 21 August 2012 - 04:44 AM.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-21 04:43:00

You're responsible for the return ticket. Again here it will depend on the fare rules under which the ticket was issued.

That makes sense, thank you.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-20 09:12:00

I'm talking about them turning you away when visiting while waiting for the Visa to be approved and not when you have the Visa on your hands.
Unless we're talking about the same thing, in which case, I apologize!

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-20 08:59:00

I hope that someone here has more accurate details about that, by going through it (although sad).

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-20 08:43:00

It doesn't make sense to me to pay for your ticket back home since your roundtrip ticket covers most of it.
But then again, what makes sense?

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-20 08:40:00

Well, the question is pretty straightforward.
In case the officers turn you away at Port Of Entry and you literally have to take the next available flight home, who pays for you to go back?
Do you have to pay yourself or is it covered by your roundtrip ticket?

Does anyone have any experiences?

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-08-20 08:34:00

Can my US fiance visit me in my country while we wait

I was having the same thoughts but I guess any other country except the US, is less strict in letting people enter the country.

Plus the fact that you can tell your fiance/fiancee pack light and give them some of your stuff to take back to the US so you won't have to worry much, whether you'll be able to move all the things you want.
That's how I like thinking about it.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-09-01 07:15:00

By the way, may I ask you how did you see the expected approval date?
Because I am searching and I'm either too stupid to find it or.... I don't know. The same.

Click on your Timeline and scroll down. You'll see it

Thanks! I posted my question seconds after answering.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 11:42:00

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between September 28, 2012 andOctober 2, 2012*.

So, your approval should be happening within the next days/weeks

Oh, thank you! How did you see that?
Regardless... Thank you again! I hope everything will work out finally.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 11:39:00

Thanks.
I did it. Hope I did it right.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 11:27:00

Steps, such as?

Yes, my relationships is what counts right now more than anything.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 11:14:00

The interview can't be transferred to the US. It can be rescheduled for another date at the embassy/consulate.

Yes, that was what I meant, I'm sorry.
To be transfered to another date.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 10:31:00

So, hello.
My partner and I, had some rough patches the last months and now we're hoping to sort things out.

We are July filers (received NOA1 on July 9th, California Center)and from what I've been watching in the forum, there are a few cases close to our date, that have already been approved. So I am guessing that if everything goes well, we might have NOA2 in the next 2-3 weeks.

In order to figure things out in our relationship we thought it would be appropriate for me to fly there (US) to see him. We are thinking mid December to early January (19-20 days total).

My question is: if all goes well and we get approved sometime soon, wouldn't my interview be sometime around December (aprox. 2 months after approval?)
What if I manage to do the medical on time before the trip but then have them scheduled me for an interview the days that I will be gone?
Can in that case, ask them to transfer my interview?

Thank you in advance.
I know that someone might think: why not wait a little more and have the visa on hand to move there instead of visiting, but first, we need to be together as soons as possible (distance is destroying us) and second, I have a window of six months to enter the country after the Visa, so I will take my time.

Edited by Jane8, 02 October 2012 - 10:25 AM.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-02 10:20:00

Thanks, kytwell! I appreciate it, either way. :yes:

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-05 13:38:00

Thanks again!

I mean, come on! I was there last December and stayed for two whole months, without having a job here, or anything else, and only a boyfriend there!
Yes, they gave me a hard time at POE, but I didn't lie and they let me in when back then I had much much fewer chances of being admitted.

So I think it's silly to have the laywers telling me now that my chances are only about 40%. Duh... what can you do...

Edited by Jane8, 04 October 2012 - 08:05 AM.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 08:04:00

1 to 2 months to receive Packet 2? Didn't expect that!

I've read the sticky post many times and so far, almost everyone's experiences had been pleasant.
So, if we say that I do visit for Christmas, since it's highly unlikely that I'll have a job by then (Greece, you know?), I was thinking about volunteering at the research lab I was when I was in university. This way, I might have my ''boss'' write me a letter saying that I indeed volunteer there and that he is expecting me to be back let's say January 8th or something.
I know it's not a paying job, but wouldn't be at least nice to have a letter from him? Doesn't that show something?
I will be having evidence with me (NOA, my laywers card in case they wanna ask something, blah blah blah), but other than that I do not own/rent a house to show them enough ties.

But honestly now, I'be going there in Christmas which is a hiliday season and only be stayin for about 18 days. What can go so terribly wrong? :/

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 07:54:00

So much great information.

How soon will I be receiving Packet 3 after our approval?

Also, I just sent an email to the attorneys, asking what I've asked here already.
For the record, I am not waiting for a very ''positive'' answer from them. All the times I've asked if it would be ok to visit while having the K-1 pending, they would reply by giving us chances and percentages of letting me in. Meh...

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 07:37:00

Right. Thank you so much, you are extremely helpful.

The more I read about Packet 3, the more confused I get.
I just read that they give you instructions about how to do the medical exams, only after you submit the Packet 3.
Is that correct? Does that mean that you can't actually have your medical before they receive all the documents needed?

Ah.. I'm sorry for all my silly questions, but I'd rather ask here than ask the lawyers.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 07:16:00

Thank you, Celeste! You brought me good luck when you asked me to fill in my timeline the other day.

And yes, it was incredibly accurate.

So... From what I read, Packet 3 contains the documents you need to fill and send back at the Embassy to let them know that you're ready to have the interview?
Am I right?
Is there a timeframe for this? I mean do they tell you: '' you need to return those papers back by that time''?

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 07:02:00

For example: Can I have all the papers needed (birth certificate, police certificate etc)ready before I leave to visit, then travel to the US, come back , have my medical, get an interview date and be all set?

This way, I can ''prove'' at the Port of Entry that I am a legitimate traveler ( I'll have my NOA1 & 2 with me) and that I have a reason to come back to my country since I will have to have my medical and interview soon?

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 06:24:00

So, we were informed that our petition has been approved yesterday. We have an attorney so I guess we will have to wait to be told about the next steps.
By the way, we would never hire an attorney if I had found this site earlier, but... :/

I have questions which I don't know how easily can be answered but I would appreciate any insight you guys might have because everyone here is super helpful.

First question: I want to spend Christmas with my fiance. Mid December to early January, more or less.
I am also thinking that if everything goes well, I might already have the visa by the end of December and be able to move there.

BUT, for now, I only want to visit him in Christmas and then come back to my country, prepare the documents, have my interview, say goodbyes and move there for real a couple of months after that.

So the main questions is: Do I get an interview date AFTER I have gathered all the needed documents (that is to say, I call the embassy and inform them and ask for a date), OR they give me a certain date and by that time, I have to have everything prepared?

I am asking because I don't want to risk traveling to the US in Decemeber and have to worry about whether I'll be able to make it on time with documents and interview and because we need to book tickets sometime soon.

If this message sounded kinda mixed up, I apologize. I hope you get what I wanted to say/ask.

PS: I would ask the laywers but you know them, they were always like: '' You only have 40% chances of getting in the US'' and all that, which I deeply don't believe. I trust this site better.

Thank you!!

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-10-04 06:13:00

Affidavit of Support was sent before receiving NOA2

Just a thought... Copy the response Athens just sent you and take it with you to the interview also.

I definitely thought about doing that just in case they tell me otherwise.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-12-28 12:46:00

Affidavit of Support was sent before receiving NOA2

You could at anytime simply ask your fiance to scan a updated copy of both 134s to you. They would lack the wet signatures but still be acceptable.
I see what the embassy told you but if there is any question on interview day you will still have to get the updated info. I hope you realise the experianced members here have tried to advise you based on the total body of experiance gained over a long time period.
There are others that are simply responding out of pure ignorance and child like emotion. They dont even understand the situation let alone provide a helpful method to deal with your original question.

Thank you for you response.
Since the whole filling process was done by attorneys, do you think my fiancé and his dad (as a co-sponsor) will still have these forms? It might be a silly question, but if they don't, they attorneys are going to tell me for another time that they cannot give me their I-134s since it is their clients' private financial information.

PS: I'd ask my fiance right now, but due to time difference, it is still morning there.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-12-28 11:51:00

Affidavit of Support was sent before receiving NOA2

I agree. I will definitely be bringing a more updated form, just in case. Thanks.

Edited by Jane8, 28 December 2012 - 09:56 AM.

Jane8

Female

Greece

2012-12-28 09:51:00